Mother's Day...

Kip took the kids out to a movie and shopping this morning so I could get some much needed uninterrupted sleep ( I worked last night).

I slept... and slept some more when Audrey got in bed to cuddle with me upon their return.  She asked to breastfeed.  I said yes, and we fell asleep together some more. 

I woke up to a new (and much needed) wallet!  And they brought dinner home too!  And Iv'e been catching up on lots of Mothers Day texts from friends and family!

I am happy and in love. 

I hope my mother feels happy and in love today too!

And hope all mother's feel happy and loved!

Giveaway:

In celebration of Mother's Day and La Leche League International's new slogan campaign... got breastmilk? I have a copy of their new book The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and a travel mug to give away to one of you!

Just leave any comment on this post (US only) and I will randomly pick a winner on May 18th.  

I hope you love this giveaway as much as I do, this is such a great book to give as a gift or keep in your library to share with friends and family!

*got milk? sent me the same package they are sending one of you.  No other compensation was given. 

got breastmilk?

The got milk? people have signed a licensing agreement giving La Leche League International permission to use the slogan got breastmilk?.

I really really love this.

From CMPB Steve James:

 “GOT MILK? and La Leche League care for the health and wellbeing of moms and babies alike.  Both organizations believe that breastfeeding is the most natural and effective way of satisfying the needs of the baby."


(smart man)


I can't wait to get Audrey a got breastmilk? toddler shirt and I am most definitely getting myself a travel mug to take to work ( :

*photo credit  La Leche League International

Our Mootopia

Breastfeeding at Hurricane Harbor.

A very relaxing way to end a fun trip (filled with water slides, a massage ...and lot's and lot's of water).  

Toma leche sent us an invite (for a second time this summer).... (their PR in LA is one of a kind).

It was a girl trip this time.  Audrey, her grandma, her aunt, and I.  We chatted, and laughed, and shared.

Then we had dinner at a local cafe.  And Audrey ate all of her fries.

Our Mootopia.


*This trip was an invite from gotmilk? I was not asked or given any compensation to write MY thoughts. 

I'm not sure why

but I am loving the google page today.  It feels hippie.

Our day was good today.  I feel good, and the kids seem to be feeling good.

Audrey and I stopped by Starbucks this morning (we usually like local...but had a gift card that gotmilk? sent me).  The line was kind of long, so Audrey ran around the place, I chasing after her.

Matthew Lillard (in back of us in line) got a chance to witness Audrey in full toddler mode.

I also call it drama queen mode, but never tell her that. ( :

She got in a it's mine fight at the park.

waving good by to that same friend she fought. 

Then was the most polite little girl while we shopped for groceries.

We both took a long nap.

Everyone loved dinner.

Dad took the kids to basketball practice

and I got my cardio workout in a pool.  Thanks to my mama fitness group.

It's one of those summer days.  Nothing special.  But everything just right.

*no one asked to be linked..in any of these links.  Just part of my thoughts and  part of my day today.   The Starbucks card was a gift I received at a blogger event, I was not asked to write about them or got milk?, and was not given any compensation for writing this. 

Paleta's de Arroz con Leche (a recipe)

As I cooked the arroz con leche (rice pudding), I thought of my mom, and her home.  

The sweet smell had both kids curious and wanting to know what I was making, and wanting to help.  

We talked about how mami loved arroz con leche and paletas when she was a kid.  

Jeremiah checked the freezer about 10 times before it was finally time to have one. 

and Audrey's tantrum quickly resolved with one taste ( :

Ingredients:

1 cup of rice
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup whole milk
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup condensed milk

For the fun stuff:

Put the rice and cinnamon stick in small pot with enough water to cover the rice and more (very important, from experience).  At low heat let the water consume to just above the rice, add whole milk, and continue to cook until rice is "al dente".

Add sugar, mixing quickly.  After about 5 minutes add evaporated milk, continue to mix.  When the rice is cooked to soft, move mixture to mixing bowl so it wont continue to cook, and mix in condensed milk.  Before filling popsicle molds you can mix mixture in blender and then add powdered cinnamon or raisins as you wish.  Freeze atleast 4 hours.

Enjoy

En Español.... a yummy reason to practice your spanish....


Ingredientes:
1 taza de arroz
1 raja de canela
1/2 de taza de azúcar
2/3 taza de leche entera
1/3 taza del leche evaporada
1/2 taza de leche condensada

Preparacion:

Ponga el arroz y la raja de canela en una cacerola con suficiente agua para cubrir el arroz y un poco más.  A fuego lento deje que el agua se consuma hasta el nivel por encima del arroz y agregue la leche entera y siga cocinando has que el arroz esté "al dente".

Añada el azucár, y revuelve ligeramente y cinco minutos despues añada la leche evaporada revolviendo nuevamente.  Cuando el arroz esté cocido vacíelo en un plato servidor para que no se cocine de más y agregue la leche condensada.  Antes de pasar el arroz con leche al molde de las paletas, puede licuarse en un procesador y luego agregarle canela en polvo o pasas al gusto.  Lleve al congelador por 4 horas.

Disfruta

*toma leche (got milk?) shared this recipe with me.  I am sharing it with you because it's a yummy recipe and brings back childhood memories.  I was not given any type of compensation for sharing this recipe.   I have more yummy ones to share...soon.