It's not always going to work out the way you planned

I had settled down yesterday night after a pretty successful day having crossed off everything on my to do list, minus the homemade granola bars which I made today, when Raphaela cried out for her mommy.  I went and settled her down and about 10 minutes later, she cried a bit harder.  Needless to say, yesterdays post didn't go up.  I was HOPING to do this nightly but I foresee it going a different direction. I can relate this to having a child. I PLANNED to do things a certain way like not give my child a soother in fear of braces later on in life but now we don't leave the house without it.  Luckily she has one attached to her body..her thumb.  And that has been the greatest gift she could have ever given me.  She can self sooth!  That little baby has put herself to sleep! Might need to save up for the braces now but WHO CARES!

After a horrible sleep last night or lack of sleep, we got up around 7 am, back to sleep at 10 and up at noon.  So the day started off late.  We got a trip into Superstore making our way out with everything but the chia seeds.  (Small rant: At Safeway, if you ask for something they will not only tell you where it is, but take you right to it.  At Superstore I asked for chia seeds and the guy said "Ya we have them somewhere"  I don't know about all the superstores but the one on the West side of Saskatoon is MASSIVE! I blame my early labour on Doug and I spending an hour walking up and down the isles looking for some fancy sugar he needed.  Thanks, but I will take my business back to Safeway....most of the time)

After returning from our adventure into the abyss of Superstore,  I made a No Pasta Zucchini Lasagna.  Tasty but quite watery.  I am obsessed with my new cook book "Eat to Live" by Dr. Fuhrman.  The homemade granola bar recipe came from there as well. I'll let you tomorrow (or the next day, no pressure) how they turn out.  I whipped them up in my new toy!

I added to my collection and obsession of kitchen appliances.  We now have a food processor to go along with our vitamix and solo star juicer.  Yesterday alone I used the vitamix to make a smoothie, almond milk and a roasted garlic salad dressing.  Can't wait to build our house (in 10 years) and have a kitchen that looks like the pantry on Masterchef.  Speaking of which, since watching Masterchef Junior I have been even more inspired to cook.  If an 9 year old can whip up something that's tasty and beautiful, I can to!

Homemade Almond Milk= Deliciousness

Yesterday as I said, was very productive and one of the best parts was getting out for a walk with cousin Kelsey and her baby Nash.  So great to get all of us some fresh air.  I hope to get out for a walk again tomorrow even if it's just to mail a letter at Greg's grocery on the corner.  

Raphaela bundled in the Mai Tei wrap then in two coats.  Kept us both toasty warm.

Tomorrow's agenda (if baby choses sleep tonight) Head to the Rusty Mcdonald Library tomorrow morning for baby songs and stories, get in a walk outside and dinner at the German Cultural Center with my grandma and grandpa Fisher.  Throw in some cleaning, more almond milk making and we have ourselves a good day. Time to wind down and climb in JUST incase we are in for another wild ride.