Smoothies, my new "soda"

Since our family is trying to have a healthier lifestyle, we have made the decision to cut soda out oaf our diet. It is something that I have done before; when I was pregnant, I pretty much drank nothing but water, and that was all I wanted. But as soon as I could have it again, I hopped right back on the soda bandwagon. Honestly, I drank more after I started it again, and almost completely stopped drinking water. Now, that is changing. I'm happy to say that I am down to one soda per day. :)

What has eased my sweet tooth craving for soda has been smoothies, and it has been a wonderful change!! We had picked up a bag of of Yoplait Smoothies at Costco a few weeks ago, and I had forgotten about them til I cleaned out the freezer the other day. On a whim, I decided to make a batch--figured it would be a nice treat in the 80 degree weather we are having, and I knew Z would enjoy it as well (plus it would help him with his teething--bonus!!). Out came the new blender, and I threw in some extra strawberries for good measure. So good!! Z was happy and feeling better with the cold drink, and my sweet tooth was very satisfied. It was super easy, too...just dump the packet of fruit in the blender, add milk, and give it a whirl! And now, I bought some fresh fruit to freeze myself to save some money making it on my own. :)

So, if you are looking to make one on your own without using a premade packet, then this is how to do it:
My Smoothie Recipe
1 banana, in pieces (frozen)
1 c. chopped strawberries (frozen)
1 c. blueberries (frozen)
1c.-1.5c. Milk (depending on preference--add more milk if you like it less thick)

Add fruit into a blender, pour in milk. Pulse blades until mostly smooth, and then blend for 45 seconds longer until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Monday Madness!!

I don't know about the rest of the world, but Daylight Savings Time has really screwed up all things sleep in this house.  The teething troubles continue, and are just compounding the loss of an hour.  Little guy doesn't realize that time has changed, and wants to stay on his normal nap schedule, which is now not possible.  So for the last two days he has not had his afternoon nap because he feels the time that I want him to go down is too early, and the time that he wants to go down is too late.  *sigh* At night he doesn't want to be by himself anymore, and can't seem to find a comfy spot--meaning hubby is up with him most of the night.  This is all adding up to a very tired bunch of people--and me not wanting to do any training for the 5k hubby and I are doing in two weeks.

Otherwise, I am trying to keep up with what I have on my plate.  I am trying to plan a super secret date for hubby and I, and a new format for this blog.  Each day will have a certain topic, and will follow that every week.  At least, that is the plan.  I tend to not stick to plans all the time, so just fair warning!

But for now, I need to get back to an unhappy toddler that is trying to take over my computer...

Teething terrors

My poor little guy is going thru a rough patch. Teething time is torture time in this house...at least, this time it is. He's sprouting two teeth right now, and it looks like a molar is trying to make its appearance as well. Of course, none of the treatments that we have used before are working this time, and he is miserable. Refusing naps, bad diapers, constant screaming, biting, lower appetite...I wish that there is more that I could do for him. *sigh* For now, all I can do is give him his teething rings, teething tablets, and Tylenol.
I am looking forward to this phase being over! That and him being able to tell me what is wrong.
Then again, I do love having him as he is now...I wish he wouldn't grow up so fast!!

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