It’s a really amazing thing that a woman’s body just knows how to sustain a baby. I’m in awe that I’ve been able to help Hailey grow from this:
to this:
She’s like a little person now! Just look at how those cheeks have filled out. I’m so in love.
And…
I now know why I see a billion baby picture updates on facebook… every picture you take of your baby you just think:
“oh my goodness, this is the cutest picture EVER, and I just KNOW that everyone, including the kid who sat behind me in science class in the 6th grade, must be dying to see it!”
So, I’m sorry for being that person. I’ll try to rein it in.
Anyways, back to it… here’s what I’m eating to keep Hailey growing.
Breakfast
Great picture, right? Ha. Well, it isn’t pretty anyways, but it is delicious.
1/2 frozen banana, big spoonful of peanut butter, Amazing Grass Superfood powder, spinach, regular almond milk and a squeeze of honey.
Lunch
Quick ‘n easy to throw together, thanks to canned mixed greens (collard, mustard and turnip) and canned black eyed peas. Thrown in with a batch of brown rice I already had made and put in the fridge for the week. Drizzled with some of my nannie’s awesome hot pepper sauce!
I had an apple, too, but I figured you’ve seen a honeycrisp, but have you seen the pretty fall leaves?!
Afternoon Snackage
Harris Teeter’s new artisan hummus was on sale, so I tried it out. Pretty tasty! Reminiscent of Sabra. I approve! With carrot sticks and Kashi crackers.
Plus, a bowl of Lindsay’s Buffalo Chicken Chili. I suggest you try it if you like hot wings- so delicious!
Dinner
Impressive looking, right? The truth was it was SO easy, thanks to these:
Found in the freezer section. I heated them on the stove, according to the directions, and decided to throw in a can of petite diced tomatoes, too. The mussels were REALLY good, but next time I may add in some marinara to have more sauce for the noodle.
Oh, and some broc on the side.
And yes, I just said ‘broc’. Lame.
Sing Off Snack
Nothing like a 100 calorie popcorn pack to munch on while I watch the awesome groups on the sing-off and convince myself what an awesome judge I’d be, despite the fact I have no singing talent whatsoever.
Speaking of the Sing Off, and it’s host…
…who else is secretly hoping Jessica’s baby daddy is actually Nick Lachey?
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says
Hahaha! I’m hoping it’s Nick’s baby too! What a scandal that would be!
Kelly says
Haha! Me Too, I miss Nick and Jessica!!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Nice day of eats from start to finish! 🙂 I think Jessica & Nick’s breakup was one of the all time most tragic. I don’t know why but I was obsessed with them as a couple!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Haha. Being that Nick is married, I don’t want him to be the dad…but I wish that the two of them had gotten back together. 🙁 I love Newlyweds still. I even watch it on DVD sometimes when I’m in the mood for something fun to watch. Hope you have a great day! 🙂
Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says
Oh Hailey is so beautiful and those chubby cheeks are fantastic.
You had a great day of food and I wish I had some of that hummus.
As for Nick and Jessica I am shocked she even knew how to get pregnant.
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
I honestly do enjoy seeing pictures of people’s babies! It’s a cliche, but I think it’s true. Every single baby is a precious miracle. 🙂
I wasn’t on facebook when mine were babies, so that might have spared people a little, but I still do put up pictures of my kids now. (Halloween pics? Of course!)
Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says
oh, my life would so be made if the baby daddy is nick lachey.
Heather says
New reader here! Not to encourage annoying over-posting of baby pics, but that 2nd pic with the chubby cheeks IS pretty much the cutest picture ever.
Brittany says
Hi new reader, Heather! Thanks for stopping by…and thanks even more for commenting on those cheeks 😉
Jen says
It’s amazing how we can grow babies! I’m amazed our bodies can grow it from a miniscule egg (+sperm) into actual humans! It baffles me.
Someone told me you can’t eat any beans while breast-feeding because it makes baby too gassy. Have you found this to be true? I will be cranky if I have to pass up black beans and hummus for a year or so. 😉
Brittany says
I heard no beans, broccoli or dairy and was prepared to eliminate it all, but my lactation consultant said don’t bother doing so unless you notice I problem. Well, luckily it doesn’t seem to bother her and she never spits up, so beans are here to stay!
The only thing I have noticed bugs her is caffeine. At least I think it does. So I’m sticking with decaf in the AM.
Maria says
I don’t care what people say/think – the more Hailey pics the better! She’s absolutely precious. A tiny part of me wants one. 🙂
The 100 calorie packs of popcorn are perfect. I have them as an evening snack a few times a week.
I’m going to publicly confess that I own all of the Newlywed DVDs. Let’s just leave it at that.
Brittany says
Careful, Maria, first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes… 😉
PS-I’m jealous that you own the dvds. That is all.
Lauren B. says
I miss The Newlyweds! Actually I don’t, because I own the complete set on DVD and can reminisce whenever I want to about the good ole days. Tragic when they broke up. Kinda lost respect for both of them when that happened… I took it personally! :).
Has anyone else noticed that Nick married basically a darker-skin version of Jessica??!!
Krista says
Oh Newlyweds…I own all the DVD’s and still watch them frequently, they were my favorite couple, I’m still mourning the loss of that relationship. I refused to watch the televised special of Nick & Vanessa getting married, she’s no Jessica!
Lindsay @ Schnoodle Soup says
I say the more pics of Hailey, the better. And, I meant to comment earlier that her Halloween costume was simply to die over. Wondering if I could wear the same one next year?! Thanks for linking back to me 🙂
Sarah says
Uhm.. feel free to post as many baby pictures as you want because i love seeing them!!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness says
That would be the best celeb scandal EVER. I was so sad when they divorced, I loved the newlyweds!!!
Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says
Hahaha i loved newlyweds and was so sad when they split!
Yummy eats, i have to check out that chili and i love all the photos of Hailey and would be sad if you didn’t put as many up! 🙂
Lauren says
I was slightly obsessed with Newlyweds when it was on TV. I love 100-calorie popcorn packs. Especially if it’s kettle corn.
blackhuff says
I love it when you post photos of your little one – she is after all the center of your life now.
I too am a big fan of popcorn. Yum
Kelli says
Thanks for the Buffalo Chicken Chili link! Tyring it tonight! I’m slightly obsessed with hot wings 🙂