If my Kuerig was a man I would make out with him...

Just saying,

because it's true.

Green Mountain Wild Mountain Blueberry is fantabulous.

NYE!!!

It's New Years Eve time. It will be a hard night to be good. I am trying to just let it go for tonight and only worry about portion control. We are having another couple over who have kids and we are just hanging out. I am not a big fan of going out on NYE. For one, the nutzo drivers on the road freak me out. And for two, where would we go with 2 kids?

I am cooking the following:
Spinach and artichoke dip in the crockpot
Pork meatballs in tomato sauce (made from the pigs we slaughtered this year), served w. rolls and provolone cheese
Stuffed crab and cream cheese mushrooms topped with cheese and bacon
Mini-Sweet Potato Pies with glazed walnuts
A cheese plate with gourmet cheeses
Potstickers

Still not sure about a dessert. So as you can see, being good is pretty much out. I figure I need to just let it go and have a good workout. The other somewhat good thing is I don't really drink much now that I nurse.

At the most I will have 2 glasses of wine. The old pre-mama me would take down AT LEAST 2 bottles of wine on a typical weekend night, never mind on NYE. So I figure I am at least saving some calories this way.

Now let's talk resolution:

I sort of hate new year's resolutions, but we have one as a family..so it is more likely that I will stick to it.

This year's resolution is NO take out food or drinks. This isn't too hard for us, except for the occasional pizzas and dunkin donuts. Thank goodness we got the Kuerig machine..this will help.

Less lazy than usual

I did it. I put both kids to bed on my own and did 30 minutes on the eliptical and some toning. I had a total fight with myself about it as I was sitting in Liam's bed, and I am happy to report that the healthy me won...wohoo. Now I feel good. Ever notice that when you do abs you actually hold yourself in a better posture? I like that feeling

Envy

My husband lost 20 lbs and is still going. I am so proud of him and I hate him a little too :o)

Trader Joes is my BFF

Healthy snacks you must try from TJ's

1. Orange flavored cranberries: think grownup fruit snacks

2. Single serve bags of light kettle corn (only 130 calories for a sweet/ salty and filling treat)

3. Cranberry covered goat cheese. If you are a cheese lover, it is a healthy/ light choice

4. Honey wheat pretzels

Some not so healthy ones I LOVE: frozen spinach and artichoke dip and orange chicken= double yum!

Bad Movie/ Good Wine

I had a great time last night with some work friends. There was gossip, and chatting and good stories and I wasn't upset that I had 2 glasses of wine (which is a lot for me these days).
I was happy that I made a pretty healthy good choice; crusted cod with asparagus and brown rice. AND, I suprised myself by sticking to my no popcorn or candy rule. I didn't get anything to eat or drink at the movies, but I did enjoy my nice little buzz from the wine.

The movie was HORRIBLE. Do not see How Do You Know! I really wanted to love it. I love Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Jack Nicholson. It should have been great, but it was sooooo bad. I am not a picky movie gal either, but this one was horrid.

One inspirational thing that did help keep me from sticking my hand in my friends popcorn was Reese Witherspoon's ridiculous body. She was in seriously good shape.

So on that note. I MUST make good choices today. I started off with a 20 minutes pilates toner that I sometimes do. It is an On DEMAND cable choice (which, by the way, is a great place to go to if you want a workout video...there are many to choose from). I did it with my husband. Now I just NEED to do some cardio. Hmmm...maybe I will take the kids into the basement and do some kickboxing with the bags.......

From the mouth of babes

Oh my lovely Liam said to me last night:


Liam: "Mama, I think another baby is growing in your belly."


Me: "Why do you think that?"


Liam: "Because it looks like it's getting bigger."


Thanks Liam! You are lucky you are cute.