When I became a mother, I'm pretty sure I entered some sort of time warp. I now have an understanding that time is not actually linear, everything that is always was. For example, have I ever really not been a mom? I almost can't remember a time when I wasn't tied to this little person in the most fundamental, natural way. Yet somehow, I simultaneously feel as though time is exceedingly fleeting. Wasn't it just yesterday that I looked like this?
Wait, no, that can't be right, it has only been 5 minutes! 5 minutes!?!?
What are we going to do for another 55?
So here I sit, smack dab in the middle of some sort of crazy, swirling time warp. All within one moment, I'm wishing my baby would be a baby forever and feeling as though I can't wait for what he'll do next. I knew my life would change when I became a mom, but I never thought that time would no longer tick in an orderly straight line. Here's to savoring life's moments ... no matter how long they last.
Please excuse the brief post but I've got a purse to transfer, woolly pockets to plant, recipes to pour over, and sewing projects to start. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
P.S.- Jude's present to me, other than his awesomeness, was to stand up on his own (no holding on) for the first time!
The photo shoot took very little time and we all had a blast. What a special way to preserve his six month perfection. How can we be coming up on eight months already?!?
Thank you so much Auntie Meg!
and we braved the crowds for a brief, but fun, trip to the county fair.
Jude loved the flower show; it was especially good this year.
I loved how visiting the fair with Jude made it fun again. Here's to the Sonoma County Fair, carnies and all!
Or: How hiring a cleaning service changed my life.
It was posted by Andrea in a comment feed on Smile and Wave about being spread too thin, and something clicked. I enjoy doing the shopping and cooking the stew, but the cleaning and scrubbing was in the way of what I want to do most of all: shower my baby with undivided attention. So with a little reworking of the family budget (let's face it: we weren't using that gym membership anyway) I am now that fancy person with a professionally cleaned house. Best of all, I learned that I don't have to do it all, and that getting help actually makes motherhood sweeter.
I thought I would share one of my go-to answers for that age old question: "What's for dinner?" It's cheap, easy, and only requires two dirty pans. Plus, it tastes pretty good too! I hope it ends up in your weeknight meal repertoire.
1. Get big pot of water on to boil.
2. Remove sausage from casing. Heat a large pan on high heat, add a little olive oil, brown sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
* Happen to have a bottle of red wine open? A generous splash would be much appreciated.
* Taste test, it shouldn't need any salt, but maybe a little pepper or fresh basil?
6. Cook your pasta, with a good pinch of salt, until al dente. Drain. Toss with a scoop or two of the sauce. Serve with more sauce on top and lots of freshly grated cheese.
P.S. - Got left-overs? Layer the pasta and sauce with ricotta and mozzarella, bake at 350 until hot and bubbly, and you've got yourself a baked zitti!
Jude has grown quite the little personality. He is supremely funny and sweet, but he is also quite the go-getter. When he sees something he wants - he attacks. I captured this hilarious picture as he was trying to devour the camera. He looks like a very hungry hippo.
Here's hoping your weekend is full of laughs and devoid of rage!