The Mickey Ship (and a giveaway)

On Disney Cruise

Today, I got one of those ... "what your infant/toddler/preschooler is doing" emails.  I am still thinking about it because the subject line on the email said...

"...preschooler, 32 months"

What?  And when did this happen?  She is in her thirties? And they refer to her as a preschooler!

The other morning after dropping Jeremiah off at school.  She and I (still in pajamas), see a plane flying overhead as we get home.  She yells... the mickey ship, the mickey ship 

(remembering our Disney Cruise). 

Somehow planes are ships and ships are planes.  

We later see pictures of big ships and planes and I explain one is in the water and one in the sky.  Remember when we rode on an airplane? I say.

(I think it's still a Mickey ship) 

I have a special giveaway for you.  We were sent over a copy of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Minnie's Masquerade on DVD.  She loves it! And will randomly call out Oh Toodles! when she is playing.   The episodes are short, about or less than half hour I believe, which is perfect media time for a toddler.  The episodes include counting, shapes and letters and really work on making learning fun.  

We both say hot diggity dog and dance to the song together....

The DVD comes along side Disney's Mickey Mote which makes for interactive and hands on learning.  She is still a little too young for this, pressing any button at any time but I'm sure preschoolers would love this. ( :

GIVEAWAY
I have one DVD set to send to one of you.  Leave a comment telling me your favorite Disney character, or any comment you like by Sunday 3/6/11 12pm to enter.  I will randomly pick one of you and email you if you win.

Hoping your day is lovely friends....




*I was given a copy of this DVD.  No further compensation was given. 

we just hung around

Audrey and I just got home from the park.  Lot's of hide and seek.

We were in desperate need of some sun and cool breeze.

We've been in the house all day.  Jeremiah home from school with a stomach bug (the same bug that had Audrey down for the weekend).  I think this kind of threw us all off.  We just hung around not doing much at all.

I seriously didn't get anything productive done till after one in the afternoon, that is, if you call doing two loads of laundry a productive day.
Laundry from kids throwing up all over the house.   I am serious when I say... all over the house.

Audrey has been extra needy, she's been on my breasts for what seems all weekend long.  And I have to admit my boobies are tired.

She is in no hurry to wean.  And as often as I think that she's had enough, iv'e had enough.... this weekend put lots into perspective...

The only thing she was able keep in her belly while being sick was breastmilk.  Everything else upset her stomach.

This says a lot.  I think.

A Winner!

Congratulations Alba!  You are the random winner of the Pieces of April giveaway!  

I can't wait to hear what lovely's you will pick!

(Audrey playing on the Disney Cruise)

Peruvian for dinner tonight?

I have another recipe to share from my Peruvian dinner outing. 

This is perfect for dinner this weekend. 

Organic Chicken Breast with Honey Blue Cheese Sauce

Ingredients:
For the chicken breasts:

4 whole organic chicken breasts 

2 cloves of garlic, chopped
Touch of olive oil 
Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the saikio miso sauce:
2 cups honey
2 cups apple vinegar
8 tbs aji amarillo paste
3 cups saikio miso paste
1/2 cup olive oil 

For the honey blue cheese sauce:
1 cup honey 
1 lb blue cheese
1 1/4 cup apple vinegar 

For the vegetables:
Root vegetables (fresh veggies of the day such as baby carrots, potatoes, etc)
5 tbs olive oil
Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tbs pure honey (for glaze)
2 tbs butter (for glaze)


Preparation: 
Chicken Breasts:Marinate the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chopped garlic and touch of olive oil. Grill them until cooked and golden brown. 

Saikio Miso Sauce:In a pot, mix the honey, apple vinegar, aji amarillo paste, saikio miso paste and olive oil until sauce boils. Cool down.

Honey Blue Cheese Sauce:Blend the blue cheese, apple vinegar and honey in a blender. Season the root vegetables with salt, pepper and olive oil. Roast them in the oven at 300°F for 20-35 minutes. Glaze with honey and butter. The smaller the vegetables or vegetable pieces, the faster they will cook.

To Serve:Top each chicken breast with one tablespoon of honey blue cheese sauce then place on the roasted vegetables. Final touch, add the saikio miso sauce to the chicken.

Serve with Quinoa. 

Serves 4.  Que Rico!

*Aji Amarillo paste is a yellow Peruvian chili paste available in Latin supermarkets. You may also use any chili paste of your choice.

*recipe given to me by The National Honey Board.  No compensation given for sharing ( :

Some love today.....

Abrazos!

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

Dandelions

We lunched at a  french cafe.  She sat in her chair, had veggie soup and french bread with lots of butter. 

We found every single Dandelion and blew wishes near and far.  

She stops to smell the roses.  Something I need to learn from her. 

We shop for groceries.  Say the name to every single fruit, in spanish.  And buy cucumbers, lemons, oranges, black beans, a pomegranate and gummy bears to share. 

The fountain is the best part, she thinks.  Every adult walks right past it. 

 A simple outing.  Yet, memories made and stored away inside me.

We get back in the car... seconds pass... she sleeps.
I put on my audiobook.  And I drive away.
Good thoughts inside me.