the essence

In the past week I've finally started to cook again & seriously start to work out - I even lifted weights three times! I'm very happy that I can already tell a difference in that my muscles aren't nearly as sore as they were after that first weight session. I'm hoping now that the rush of the holidays has died down I'll be able to get in more of a routine & make time for everything I need/want to get done. I really function best that way.

I managed to get my Christmas decorations down on New Year's Day. That's my goal but I don't know that it always happens. I seriously want to incorporate twinkle lights into m everyday decor - that's what I miss the most when I take down the decorations! Having light just makes me happy.

Last night for dinner I tried a new recipe, boneless ribs. They were quite good! I also made some really delicious red mashed potatoes & a tomato, cucumber, goat cheese salad.



Yesterday I also realized that Addison & Kate have some similiar looking clothes so I totally took advantage & dressed them alike! I've got to do while they're young enough not to care.





Addison is really enjoying being a big sister & having Kate around. As she seems to have had a cold recently I actually have to keep telling her not to kiss all over her sister - I never realized how difficult it could be to keep a two-year-old out of a babies face! Now that Addison can climb anywhere there's no place I can really put Kate down while I'm getting ready where Addison can't reach her. It's okay, though, I figure Kate's getting my immunities and such so hopefully she won't pick anything up while she's so little!