There no longer exist any ordinary days.

I am always a little loopy and off these days. I ran into a column that has been in the same place for all 5 years I have owned this house. I lost my keys in the parking lot of Kroger. I washed my car and forgot there were groceries in the trunk. I fell on my head over the baby gate- on my head.

There are no more sleep late Saturdays, no more late night movie binges with Chris, no more do what I want when I want...but PLENTY has replaced them!

Like bumping my head and falling out of the shower. I do not attribute these new events to Maddy or motherhood, however. God knows I need constant entertaining, constant fodder for good introspection and journaling, and constant laughter. I am now my own best comedian, but no gift of my own. By sheer stupidity!

It is always a good time at our house, no doubt.

In other news....

I have started making a power lunch. Here is a photo:

The only items not shown are frozen edamame, a splash of balsamic vinaigrette, and sometimes kalamata olives or banana peppers.

This salad is rocking my world. I chase it with a huge glass of water and a small piece of dark chocolate. Avocados and other fresh veggies are now a staple in my diet, things I scour sales papers for, hoping for the best prices to keep coming until the farmer's markets open. Yum...yum...Yum...


I find that I only really feel halfway normal when I eat well. I fail sometimes...I have terrible self-control. But for the most part, the cleaner I eat, the more jaunty I feel! And the better able I am to keep up with this crazy kid!!!

She has learned to bang on things with this spoon and I find it quite hilarious to watch her play the drums on every hard surface, and even sometimes the cat.

There truly are no more ordinary days. Which is practically perfect to me!!!