Stop time please!

Two years ago from today I thought I was gonna die. I was having the WORST contractions and didn't think I would make it until I got the the epidural. Little did I know, I held out longer than I thought-I didn't get it until I was 7 cm dilated. I can't believe that Brett will be 2 tomorrow. 7:59AM to be exact. It's funny to think how much my life has changed. I can no longer make my quick trips to Target or the $ Tree. If I go to Starbucks-I have to get a cup of water for Brett so he doesn't feel left out. can never just "run out of the house"-I have to make sure the diaper bag is stocked. Brett has made my life complete in so many ways. I love how my marriage is stronger and deeper-I love Nic all over again when I see him with Brett. I have learned to enjoy the simple things in life-say the garbage truck perhaps? It is a Friday ritual for us to go out in our jam-jams and watch the garbage man come down our court. Brett gets so much pleasure from waving to him-it melts my heart. Brett started saying the word "No" two weeks ago, and my God does he love it! It actuallt sounds like "neew"...I need to get it recorded. He doesn't walk anymore-he runs full on. When he is so excited about something, he'll run so fast that sometimes he runs into doors or walls;it's quite funny to watch. Speaking of watching, be on the lookout for Brett on the PGA tour soon. He's the next Tiger Woods. So what if he likes to hit the golf ball with a bat! He makes solid contact almost every time. Amazing hand-eye cordination that one has! Didn't get it from mommy, that's for sure! I love you Brett! Happy 2nd birthday Scooter!

Where has the time gone?

I can't believe in that less than a month, my sweet baby boy will be 2. Granted, we have already entered the "terrible twos", it is just bittersweet to think that he is leaving his ones behind. I used to whine and bitch about staying at home with him-mainly because I resented the fact that I couldn't find work. When I look back on everything, I honestly wouldn't change a minute. Don't get me wrong-there are MANY a minutes that I think to myself "I am gonna loose it", but seeing his cute smile when he wakes up or his hugs melts my heart into a big puddle of mommy mush. It is so interesting to see his personality develop and I can't wait to see what year 3 brings.





March 08 March 09

It's almost like I was in Mexico!

Tonight I made the yummiest dinner-enchiladas. I found this recipe from Taste Of Home website. The only substitutions I did were I used pinto beans and corn tortillas. So yummy and easy peasy!

Ingredients:

• 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1-1/2 cups salsa
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
• Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, sour cream and sliced ripe olives, optional

Directions:

Spoon 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and salsa over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until blended. Stir in the chicken, beans and chilies.
Place about 6 tablespoons of chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with cheese.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and olives if desired. Yield: 5 servings.

The time has come.....

I am no longer needed. Brett doesn't love me anymore. OK, maybe I am being a bit dramatic, but still. Brett has decided that he doesn't need just me anymore to tuck him in at night. Let me back up-before, I was the tucker-iner. No one could take the place of me. Nic could try all he wanted, but Brett would scream bloody murder until I would walk in and comfort him. Tonight, the tables were turned. It was I who had to deal with the screams and it was I who had to call for backup. While it hurts a bit, it is still nice to be able to take a night off of tucker-iner duties!