The days have gotten colder and the desire for hot, chunky soup has gotten stronger. Yesterday, after a week of freezing rain, was the lucky day. I chopped and chopped until I had a huge pot of fresh veggies, then I added some veggie broth (low sodium) and a few spices. After simmering on the stove for a while I was left with this colorful, cozy bowl. Lentil Veggie Soup 4 stalks of celery, chipped into small pieces 3 
Cheeeeese! Not sure that smile can get any deeper. Our day was busy with a playgroup this morning then a fun birthday lunch for Sadie’s 2nd birthday at Cindy’s house! After lunch it was nap time for Anna and work time for me. When she woke up, we got back to errands. It was freezing and we had to drop off some mail at a neighbors house, so I bundled Anna up in her new winter coat to ride 
After being at Foodbuzz and in California all week I am excited to be back in my kitchen cooking! But after looking in my bare cupboards and through my empty, post-vacation fridge I lost some motivation to cook. The plan was to go to the store this morning but spinning and music class got in the way. So, I thought about Ashley’s motto for November “get shit done” and decided to make something from what I had, while Anna slept. 
After a fun and relaxing weekend it was nice to have dinner planned and marinating last night – it always makes Monday better! I spent yesterday shopping – I hit up Target, Trader Joe’s, Costco and the mall! Brady was at the Browns/Bengals game in Cleveland so I had the day to myself. After a morning spinning class and a quick shower – I spent the day wondering, but didn’t end up finding much. Today at school my third graders |
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