June 2010
28 posts
rhirhian:
artislovely:
danilouwho:
For Rhi and Dee. :) Almond Flour Pancakes. From The Gluten Free Almond Flour Cookbook. (which I highly recommend!) 2 large eggs (or substitute) 1/4 cup agave nectar (I used maple syrup instead, just to be extra maple-ly) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon...
also:
I will be attending my first ever Water Zumba class tonight.
For reals.
aka: water aerobics
Gotta love low-impact exercising without raising my internal body temperature, the only way to do it with a high risk, multiple pregnancy, apparently…
*fingers crossed* that I don’t lose my lunch in the pool!
on mommy frump
I just figured it out.
I just caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror on my desk - and it wasn’t pretty. Glasses, no makeup, grown out bangs…the products of a sinus infection I don’t want to take any medication for (I’m already on enough), knowing that vomitting + makeup is no fun (and makes rinsing one’s face after said vom session out of the question), and...
on wifely shopping
So yes, yesterday, I went shopping.
And it was mostly selfish shopping. As usual.
I don’t know why, but although P is such a part of me and my life that usually I think more of “we” and “our life,” his presence has not made itself known to my shopping life.
Except that I have been hiding shopping bags and UPS deliveries from him for just over four years now, and...
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on prepping
As of today, I’m 12 weeks along, so I’m celebrating by beginning prep on the nursery!
My parents are graciously gifting us the cribs that we wanted for the twins (thankyouthankyouthankyou), so I’ve been hunting Craigslist on behalf of the babies like a mother lion stalking her prey (dramatic, I know, but not far from reality). After searching for longer than I’m proud of,...
on destinations
After our trip to New York in autumn, P’s #1 recommendation for any would-be travelers is a visit to Norma’s for Brunch, at the Le Parker Meridien. (I’m pretty sure we got three entrees to split between the two of us - the menu was that extensive and the options were that tantalizing.) (Although it was fab, I tend to recommend a Circle Line dusk/evening cruise for first-timers...
“Michelle is due in August and her boobs are huge! She’s up to an F cup!!”
– Thanks, Auntie R. I am presently 12 weeks pregnant, and still barley squeezed into a solid 36-G.
Nothing like family reminders that I’ll soon be huger than anything else in the world.
Can you tell that today hasn’t gotten off to the most promising start?
on outgrowing people
My best friend from high school is engaged.
WOW.
A year and a half ago, she’d never had a boyfriend - and now she’s getting married in November.
WOW.
This girl and I were thisclose for four years, after she friend-pursued me because I thought she was super weird and didn’t initially like her much. My family was shocked at my friend choice the first time she came over, but...
on pouting
My list of pregnancy pros and cons is currently:
PROS
The (obviously cutest ever) babies
Having excuses to shop: maternity clothing, baby gear, and other house gear to prep for them
The babies (again) (this list was looking too piddly with only two items)
CONS
Feeling sick: nauseated, constipated, constantly
Throwing up (aka: my #1 least favorite thing to do, ever, in the world)
Losing my...
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on middle school
All the recent talk of middle school over on Two Birds One Blog has got me misty-eyed this morning. And NOT in a nostalgic way - more of an OMG - I’m so glad to not have to worry about being jumped today because my JNCOs aren’t wide enough kind of way…
Middle school was not fun for me, as I’m guessing it wasn’t fun for most kids who attend a school in the Milwaukee...
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on growing up
Taking a break from the pre-doctor-appointment-thumb-twiddling because I’ve been thinking about the babies-to-be.
Between P and I, they definitely don’t have even the slightest chance of being gamine in the leg department. I’ve always been thick, if not usually muscular, and P has legs that make other guys at Bally’s drool as they calf-rise their nights away in attempt to...
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on losing it
Honestly?
I just realized that my 10-year high school reunion will be 6/7/8-ish months after I give birth to twins.
Nothing like a little pressure to get my hot on in a minute - good thing I’ve got a fab dress already ;) (although I’ll definitely be changing that belt up)
Ha-ller.
