I'm a Mom!

I'm happy to introduce you to the newest addition to the This Woman Cooks! household; our baby girl was born two weeks ago, weighing 5 lbs and 12 oz.

The process started at 3:00am with strong contractions, coming every 3 to 4 minutes. I knew she was on her way! By 6:30am we were in the car headed to the hospital. After being checked in, given a room, and an epidural, the doctor said I was just about ready to push! She was not wasting any time.

Luckily, my labor was uncomplicated and an easy ride (at least, compared to what I thought it was going to be). I couldn't have asked for a better experience. When she was placed on my chest, the hubby and I both burst into tears, amazed at the life we had created together. Two weeks later and we are even more amazed at how she has changed in such little time. We are in love, in heaven, obsessed with our little girl.

 

I hope to return to blogging soon, once I get the hang of prepping and cooking with this little one around. :)

I Think You Deserve to Know...

...why I've been MIA.

That's right! This little bugger is responsible for my absolute lack of desire to cook and look at food. Hence the reason for no blog posts, no comments, etc. I'm 12 weeks and 1 day pregnant!!!

Thankfully I've had no morning sickness, but extreme food aversions to the point where I can't think about food until I'm starving and then I just throw something together quickly to satisfy my hunger. My food aversions are starting to subside and last night I was able to cook a full meal. I'm going to try my best to start blogging again soon. Thank you to my loyal followers who have stuck with me. Happy New Year!

8 Things Wednesday

I'm sorry to say that I have no new recipe today. :(

But! Before you go away, I have a cooking failure to share and 8 random things about me (I couldn't think of 10!). That's more fun than a new recipe, right? I know you're dying to learn more about me!

First, my story- last night, I wanted to make something new. My own spin on bruschetta chicken. I didn't have fresh tomatoes so I used a can. I didn't want to grill my chicken so I breaded it and popped it in the oven. I seasoned the canned tomatoes with basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Then I decided it was going to be served on top of a bed of lettuce.

Worst. dinner. ever.

Sigh. So sad. It was not a happy night in the This Woman Cooks! household. However, I did make something really good last night to make up for it (to the hubby and to myself). I hope to share that with you soon!

Moving on...

1. I'm super duper excited this year about Christmas. I don't know why. I'm not asking/getting anything special. I tried really hard to enjoy Halloween and I'm trying to look forward to Thanksgiving... but I really want to skip November all together!

This may or may not already be playing in my car...

2. The hubby and I were ninja turtles for Halloween. I wore my costume to school (over my jeans and long sleeved shirt!) and the kids loved it.

3. When I was in Miami recently, my best friend got married. She asked me to be her matron of honor. :)

4. I just finished reading the sweetest book, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Despite being an English major and teacher, I haven't read very many of the classics. Which would you recommend?

5. When the hubby is finally a rich doctor, I'd like this entryway please.

6. ...and this kitchen.

7. I'm obsessed with dresses lately.

H&M

8. Have you seen this show?

 American Horror Story

Normally, I don't like scary anything. I can't watch scary movies without covering my eyes for 98% of it. Yet I'm engrossed with this show.

What are you loving lately?