Jan
11
2010152. Moonbeam kitty. I’m so glad we had him for almost 5 years. His snuggles will be missed, but I had them when I most needed them to comfort me.
153. Trust in Promises that never fail.
154. Four richly blessed months with our sweet girls.
155. Provision… bit by bit… we’re going to make it because of Him
156. Dancing with friends tonight.
157. Margaret. She will be missed as she moved to Canada, but the example of faith in Him will not be forgotten.
158. My husband’s help in the kitchen. The cook massive amounts of food on the weekend and freeze it sprees that he assists in is sometimes the only way I’d have time to get a meal to the table.
159. My husband’s help super cleaning my 4 month neglected house on my birthday (or is that for my birthday…)
161. Mom coming to help with the 4 month pediatrician appointment
162. Catching snowflakes on my tongue for the first time this season.
163. Watching Ruthie’s love for my girls.
Jan
07
2010One of the hardest parts about going dairy free and breastfeeding at the same time is the lack of dairy free convenience foods! Seriously, as if breastfeeding a fussy baby every 2-3 hours wasn’t enough, all of a sudden you’re also forced to make your own snack food because you’re having trouble finding anything dairy free; there just isn’t enough hours in the day! I hope this list of quick things to eat or make will help you on your way.
Dairy-free Snacks and Treats*:
- Fresh Fruit
- Thomas Bagels (Wheat and Cinnamon Raisin for sure)
- Sara Lee Wheat Blueberry Bagels
- Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- Duncan Hines Brownies
- Martha White Muffin Mix (Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Honey Bran, Chocolate Chip for sure)
- Original Sun Chips
- Synder’s Pretzels
- Wheat Thins Tuscan Herb Flat Bread
- Regular Wheat Thins
- Earth Grain Honey Wheat Berry Bread (love this stuff)
- Natures’ Own Bread (Honey Wheat, 7-grain, Wheat)
- Marshmallows
- Graham Crackers
- Quaker Instant Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal (our store brand doesn’t have milk either)
- Ritz Crackers
- Pop Tarts
- Nesquick Chocolate Powder (with rice milk this makes a convincing hot chocolate, but it’s less than appetizing with soy or almond milks)
* Always read the labels to ensure that these items are dairy-free. Formulas change from time to time and some companies have different ingredients depending on where the product is manufactured.
Please help me add to this list if you can!
Jan
06
2010
The owner of this sweet little face discovered that she weighed 5 ounces less than her sister yesterday. So yesterday night, she made it her personal mission to gain all 5 of those ounces by eating every two hours.
This tired momma face needs a nap. And she’ll probably be wearing PJ’s all day in anticipation of that nap.
