George and I share a lot in common. One such thing is we don’t like getting comfortable with being comfortable. As such, we tend to shy away from most routines. We do make a few exceptions and one is Friday dinner. A couple of years ago, we joined a farm co-op. In addition to… Continue reading Friday Tradition
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Reflecting on Mother’s Day
This past Sunday was my first Mother’s Day as a mom. While we didn’t do anything out of the ordinary, it was special. And, honestly, my ordinary is extraordinary to me. I spent a lot of time thinking. I thought about how incredibly lucky I am to have a mom and daughter who are both… Continue reading Reflecting on Mother’s Day
Another Confession…
That’s spilled wine on our stroller. When we have time on the weekends, George and I enjoy a nice glass of wine together. Our imbibing took a hiatus during pregnancy and the early weeks of parenting. Between the exhaustion from nighttime feeds and anxiety over safely enjoying alcohol while breastfeeding, neither of us wanted… Continue reading Another Confession…
Confessions of a Dietitian
I used to feel it was my duty to stay abreast of the latest fad diets and new “health foods” hitting grocery store shelves. I wanted to be in the know so I was equipped to answer questions from patients/clients, family and friends. Over the years, I’ve stopped putting time and energy into learning the… Continue reading Confessions of a Dietitian
Rolling on to Our Next Chapter
When I first met George, I was intrigued by how open and honest he was with sharing his past and present self, as well as his future aspirations. Our early conversations occurred via the Plenty of Fish private messaging platform. Aside from his handsome photos, what really stood out were his questions. They piqued my… Continue reading Rolling on to Our Next Chapter
Simple, Practical, Nutritious and Delicious Meal Prep
This week served as a great reminder to me of why George and I meal prep. We were out of town over the weekend, so I planned to eat leftovers from the end of last week as well as the last of our freezer stash to carry me through dinner on Tuesday. As it… Continue reading Simple, Practical, Nutritious and Delicious Meal Prep
Boston Marathon Reflections
There’s just something about the Boston Marathon that strikes me at my very core. It dates back to 2003 when I first watched it from the sidelines. I was a Freshman at Boston University and was deeply moved seeing the determination of thousands of participants making their way to Boylston Street. I dreamed of running… Continue reading Boston Marathon Reflections
Books We Read – We Need to Talk: How to have Conversations that Matter
In the early weeks of parenthood, I found myself trying to learn as much as I could about infant growth and development. Initially, my focus was on jaundice, breastfeeding and blocked tear ducts followed by infant sleep patterns and naps. I always heard it’s common for couples to bicker after having a baby, but… Continue reading Books We Read – We Need to Talk: How to have Conversations that Matter
A Little Each Day
A miracle happened the other day – Ellie took a real nap and it wasn’t on a lap or in a carrier, car or stroller. I had lunch and took a shower. Amazed she was still sleeping after 40 minutes, I started doing simple exercises. Not ideal after showering, but hey, it sure was nice… Continue reading A Little Each Day
Circumventing Blank Spaces
George and I ordered a pregnancy journal the day we found out we were expecting. It was important to both of us to document our pregnancy journey to share with our baby-to-be some day. We ordered one on Amazon from the backseat of our friend’s car, en route to the Asheville Half Marathon and it… Continue reading Circumventing Blank Spaces