Back to Work

Today was my first day back to work and I have to admit I was dreading it all weekend. Sunday night I felt pretty low, but I packed myself a lunch and picked out an outfit and got to bed early. Sawyer woke up at 2:30 am and I was perfectly happy to tend to him. I was going to miss him so much and even though it was at the crack in the morning I was more then happy to have some quality time with my babe.

Easy lunch suggestion - GoPicnic boxed meals. This is an adult lunchable. It's healthy, tastes great, and fills me up. I love these (except for Tuna & Crackers...the tuna is super fishy)!

Work ended up not being so bad. I not only was dressed for the day, but my hair was also done. I had some adult conversation, pumped 3 times for about 20 mins (60 mins shaved from my day...SCORE!), and I got a break from being full time mom. I worked it out so I go in every other day and I am SO thankful for that.

This is my jam. I listened to it on my way to work and it totally pumped me up!

I was so busy prepping for work I totally spaced posting Saywer's first Halloween pic! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Super Sawyer!

3 Months Old

Sawyer is 3 months old! He is much more alert and curious about the world around him. He smiles when I talk to him and he copies faces I make. My favorite is when he puckers his lips together and wiggles his head side to side. It's the funniest thing to watch. He started grabbing onto his feet last week and loves to do yoga...you know "happy baby" pose. I also started teaching him basic sign language. One night when I was putting him to bed I swore he signed "milk". Then I read that babies his age start discovering their fingers and the next day I saw him check out his hand. I still wrote down in his baby book that he signed milk. It could have been...right? #babyeinstein

Pumpkin Pie Coffee Bar

After being pregnant I truly love my caffeine coffee. So, the pumpkin coffee bar was born!

 Keurig K-Cup Carousel Tower, Pumpkin Spice Coffee

Pumpkin Pie Coffee Drink

Pumpkin Spice coffee K-Cup (I set my Keurig on the 7.25 oz small mug setting)

1/2 cup 1% lowfat or fat free milk

2 tbsp International Delight Pumpkin Spice Creamer

Sip and Enjoy!

hand-me-downs

I never say no to hand-me-downs...when it comes to the baby. First, it's expensive to buy everything yourself. Second, most items have hardly been used. Most important thing to remember...just because it's not your style does not mean it can't be turned into something amazing! This is a hand-me-down makeover:

Step 1:  Have a vision. I built my look around the "Major Cutie" onesie. It screamed military and I picked two pieces from my hand-me-down pile that fit the style.

Step 2:  Cut it up! I started by cutting the camo romper and then took the patch off the striped brown onesie as well as the snaps on the bottom of the garmet. I did a little hand sewing and tacked the cut pieces down.

Step 3:  Be open to changing your plan. If you cut to much be open to changing your plan. You may surprise yourself with a happy mistake.

Step 4:  Sit back and enjoy your work!

Taking a Sick Day

My afternoon...

Homemade ravioli class...manga, manga!!! It felt so GOOD to get out and enjoy learning something new with a girlfriend. As a new mother I need this, and I deserve it. That's what I keep telling myself. ;)

My night...

Started with a gooey eye and ended with being covered in thrown up milk. When your child is not 100%, everything shuts down. No one or nothing matters more then the health of your little one. We snuggled and soothed Sawyer until he fell asleep. In the morning we went to the doctor and found out since his tear ducts are still developing he needs drops for his eye (just the one with goo), nose needs suctioning (of boogers...joy :/), and he has acid reflex. All normal for a newborns. Now I can wipe the sweat off my brow and rest easy tonight.

That summed up our Sunday. I leave you with a super yummy and easy fall dinner idea. I know it's simple because after all that it's what was for dinner tonight (it's Monday btw)! It looked gourmet and took under 30 minutes. Beat that Racheal Ray (whom I adore by the way)!

Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Yield: 4 servings

2 containers of Trader Joe's Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli

4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh sage, plus about 8 leaves

Instructions:
Cook ravioli according to the directions on the container.

To make the sauce melt 4 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in sherry vinegar, chopped sage, and sage leaves. Add reserved cooking water as needed to thin sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

To serve:  Pour hot sauce over ravioli and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately and ENJOY!