With the new year fast approaching, I have been looking forward to some new things to come:
1. Learn how to knit! Ok, I might be cheating with this one since I have already started to, but by the end of next year I want to be able to knit something more substantial than a scarf.
2. Spend more time with friends. Life gets really busy sometimes (most of the time), and we don't get to see people unless it's some one's birthday or whatever. So, I am hoping that as we make more efforts, others will make more efforts too!
3. Spend one night a week reading and talking. A and I love to watch tv, and most nights we are so tired that we can't muster energy for much else. I like watching tv, and I read a ton, but we never really get to do it as a family. So, Wend. night will be reading and talking night!
I might think of other things I might want to try, but for now I am starting small.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
New convert!
My friend K showed me some months ago (before C was born) how to knit. I like it, but between worries with the pregnancy (don't even get me started) and adjusting to having my life develop around a little girl, I never got my act together to actually do it! I think it also had something to do with the fact that I was looking for the instant gratification that making a pair of earrings or a bracelet gives you.
A recent book "The knitting circle" (funny enough I got that on loan from my friend K too!) changed my perspective. Not to get all corny and philosophical here, but I have finally realized that knitting is as much about the time to spent making a project as it is about the finished product. So I am knitting away at my "cherries and chocolate" scarf. It's so not neat and somehow I ended up with 36 stitches (is that what you call the noodles you knit?) instead of the initial 30, but it's my own work. Though I had dreams of grandeur in which I could already make a baby blanket right away, I decided that once I am done with this scarf, I will make another one for my mom!
I will keep you posted!
A recent book "The knitting circle" (funny enough I got that on loan from my friend K too!) changed my perspective. Not to get all corny and philosophical here, but I have finally realized that knitting is as much about the time to spent making a project as it is about the finished product. So I am knitting away at my "cherries and chocolate" scarf. It's so not neat and somehow I ended up with 36 stitches (is that what you call the noodles you knit?) instead of the initial 30, but it's my own work. Though I had dreams of grandeur in which I could already make a baby blanket right away, I decided that once I am done with this scarf, I will make another one for my mom!
I will keep you posted!
Monday, December 22, 2008
I love it, but not all the time
This past weekend, New England went thru the first big storm of the season. I have to admit, I love it when it snows on a late Friday afternoon! I love the expectation of it, the snuggling that follows the beginning of the storm, the hot cocoa and soup, the movies and the time spent with family! Most of our plans were cancelled due to the weather. We stayed home and while I was previously looking forward to spend time with our friends, I was really glad for the respiro! (It always seams that we run around for the holidays!)
Ok, so you might wonder when do I not like the snow? You guess it! I hate it on Monday mornings when you have to slush around to the train/car/bus to get to work! And it's cold, and dreary and no amount of hot cocoa would bring back the happy memories from the previous Friday when you had no worry in the world!
Stay warm!
Ok, so you might wonder when do I not like the snow? You guess it! I hate it on Monday mornings when you have to slush around to the train/car/bus to get to work! And it's cold, and dreary and no amount of hot cocoa would bring back the happy memories from the previous Friday when you had no worry in the world!
Stay warm!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
New tricks!
A and I went to Vermont over the weekend and left C with my mom. Now, from what I remember, we left my mom in charge of a little girl. We came back to a little "monkey/Heine". Since this might sound a little strange, let me explain.
C is discovering her voice! It's hilarious to hear her figuring out all types of noises she can make! Her new thing is this high pitched scream that sounds just like a Heine (or at least what I imagine a Heine sounds like since I have never really encountered one!)
Though we are still exhausted each and every day, it's becoming more and more fun to be a parent. I am amazed each day at how quick kids learn things. I never really understood what people meant when they say kids are like sponges... Now I really do.
I am looking forward to more and more stepping stones...
C is discovering her voice! It's hilarious to hear her figuring out all types of noises she can make! Her new thing is this high pitched scream that sounds just like a Heine (or at least what I imagine a Heine sounds like since I have never really encountered one!)
Though we are still exhausted each and every day, it's becoming more and more fun to be a parent. I am amazed each day at how quick kids learn things. I never really understood what people meant when they say kids are like sponges... Now I really do.
I am looking forward to more and more stepping stones...
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Looking forward...
To Vermont this weekend. A and I are taking the first trip without the "noodle" as my friend K calls my daughter. I am ecstatic and excited (probably more at the though of sleeping 2 whole nights without any interruptions for pacifier retrieval)! And I am nervous in the same time. Luckily my mom will be taking care of her!
I think one of the challenges once you have kids is to plan and have time alone as adults with your partner. So much of our time is now spent with our daughter that even when we are alone we tend to talk about her.
Will let you know impressions when we come back.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I think one of the challenges once you have kids is to plan and have time alone as adults with your partner. So much of our time is now spent with our daughter that even when we are alone we tend to talk about her.
Will let you know impressions when we come back.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Brrr!
Have you noticed how cold it got? I did not wanted to get out of bed today in the morning.
I took my winter jacket out of the closet today, and I am wearing furry boots, and a scarf. I should have taken out my gloves as well.
I love the holidays, but hate the cold weather.I am getting more and more used to it (can you really do that?), but I still remember my first year in Boston after we got married. I cried every single day for 3 months straight, from being so cold all the time. My ideal weather would be a perpetual 70 degrees (not too hot and not too cold, just perfect!) and it would only snow for Christmas!
How are you dealing with the cold?
I took my winter jacket out of the closet today, and I am wearing furry boots, and a scarf. I should have taken out my gloves as well.
I love the holidays, but hate the cold weather.I am getting more and more used to it (can you really do that?), but I still remember my first year in Boston after we got married. I cried every single day for 3 months straight, from being so cold all the time. My ideal weather would be a perpetual 70 degrees (not too hot and not too cold, just perfect!) and it would only snow for Christmas!
How are you dealing with the cold?
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Another meal for a steal
I know, I already skipped a week in writing about my new culinary experiences, and I guess I have no other excuse but being beyond exhausted.
But here is what I tried this week on Monday and it was yummy and cheap to make.
Peanut butter LoMein noodles (makes enough for 4 servings)
3 - 4 palm size pieces of lean pork or beef cut in thin slices (if you freeze the meat for 5 minutes it makes it easier to cut it thin)
1 big carrot, julienned (cut in thin strips)
half a green or red pepper julienned
4 scallions julienned
1 can of mushrooms
1 cup of peanut butter (we liked the smooth one, but if you like some crunch to your food, by all means use the crunchy peanut butter)
1 box of whole wheat pasta (cooked and drained)
Cook the meat in a little bit of olive oil. Add the carrots, pepper and scallions and let them cook for a minute (we like a bit of crunch to our veggies so I don't let them go too far). Add the mushrooms, the peanut butter and a cup of water (the one you cooked the pasta in). Let simmer for a few minutes. Add pasta and stir well to coat all noodles with the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
I liked it because it was quick, inexpensive and it tasted yummy. I get in the mood for some "Asian" inspired foods often and this one hit the spot!
But here is what I tried this week on Monday and it was yummy and cheap to make.
Peanut butter LoMein noodles (makes enough for 4 servings)
3 - 4 palm size pieces of lean pork or beef cut in thin slices (if you freeze the meat for 5 minutes it makes it easier to cut it thin)
1 big carrot, julienned (cut in thin strips)
half a green or red pepper julienned
4 scallions julienned
1 can of mushrooms
1 cup of peanut butter (we liked the smooth one, but if you like some crunch to your food, by all means use the crunchy peanut butter)
1 box of whole wheat pasta (cooked and drained)
Cook the meat in a little bit of olive oil. Add the carrots, pepper and scallions and let them cook for a minute (we like a bit of crunch to our veggies so I don't let them go too far). Add the mushrooms, the peanut butter and a cup of water (the one you cooked the pasta in). Let simmer for a few minutes. Add pasta and stir well to coat all noodles with the sauce.
Serve and enjoy!
I liked it because it was quick, inexpensive and it tasted yummy. I get in the mood for some "Asian" inspired foods often and this one hit the spot!
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