Monday Miscellany

Happy Monday! This is truly a happy Monday for me because despite the mass amounts of random super bowl food I ate last night, I did not wake up feeling sick! Hooray! I will warn you ahead of time, this will be a random, incoherent post. I just have a lot things floating around in my mind, so welcome to the chaos that are my thoughts.

First, I know it's been a while since I've posted any baby bump pics. I feel like I don't look too much different. I feel a lot bigger, but I think I only look slightly bigger. I was in the fabric store the other day and a lady did comment, which made me feel good because up until now, I've felt like I look more like I've just eaten a big burrito or slung back one too many brewskies than like there's actually a baby in there.

Also, I'm sick of posting things with no visual interest at all, so today I share with you the plans for our second full bath.

Please excuse the low-res image of the vanity...that's really only to help me visualize what the existing vanity will look like painted, something Brendan is less than thrilled about. But I think he'll realize how good it will look when it all comes together. The yellow fabric will be the shower curtain, which I have to order, and I have to order the light fixture, but other than that, we have everything, so we should be able to knock this out soon!

At first I was going for a little more sophisticated design, but then I realized that this will ultimately be a kid's bathroom, so I wanted it to be something gender neutral, bright, and clean. There are sooo many little things to get done around here. I can't wait to see them all come together!

Additionally, I can't wait for watermelon season. I saw this on Pinterest recently and the craving is in full swing. Seriously, how delicious does this look??

And the last thing I can't wait for (well, at least as far as this post is concerned)? Running! I know that's totally weird and random, but lately I've just had these random ridiculous urges to go running and I'm just not so sure that's a good idea right now. I even dream about it. I'm not a huge runner, and would run here and there before getting preggo, but nothing too hardcore. I guess absence makes the heart grow founder.

Welp. This has been sufficiently random. Hope your week's off to a great start!

This looks delish...

Just sayin. Smitten Kitchen. Mushroom Lasagna. YUM.

This is *not* what I need.

Nope. Not at all.

My figure thanks you for nothing, Pioneer Woman.

{But my taste buds are infinitely grateful.}

Blog Lovin'

Blog lovin is a great site for fellow blog creepers like me who could easily sit on the couch and scour blog after blog for hours on end without feeling any significant passage of time.

Translation: I often go into blog black-out where I can casually check out Pioneer Women or {this is glamorous} around 7:20 PM and before I know it, it's midnight, and Brendan, bless his heart, has given up all attempts to get my attention and is now murmuring about funnel cakes while sleeping on the couch.

Now that I've outed myself as a complete loser, let me clue you in on my newest addiction find: smittenkitchen.com.

Why yes, those are Parmesan scalloped tomatoes with garlic, basil, and croutons. And this is only the tip of the iceberg, people.

Do yourself a favor. Check it out and get cooking. You will be glad you did.

Weird, but Yum :)

I discovered this by accident one day when all I had for lunch was Fage greek yogurt and what I thought would be some nasty sugar-free drink mix.

I love greek yogurt, so it wasn't a total tragedy, but Fage 0 (fat-free) is something that, while delicious, I just can't eat by itself. I've got to have some honey and almonds or berries or something.

So, feeling equal parts creative and desperate, I tore open my little Ocean Spray sugar-free blueberry lemonade packet and watched as the rosy fairy dust melted into my fluffy white yogurt. As I stirred, the yogurt went from plain to pink. Continuing to stir, the odd concoction began to take the form of some sort of beautiful, Barbie-esque custard.

And the moment of truth was no let down. It really was as sweet and delicious as it looked. The lemonade part added a kick of tang, which actually works well with the yogurty heaviness.

Tra la!! A sweet 120 calorie treat is born!

Today I added some blueberries to the mix and it makes it even better!

Yes it's weird, but aren't all the best things in life a little strange??