me...so lucky

being the mom to these two is truly a gift !!

mother's day was really special...

extra long hugs, lots of kisses and whispers of 'luv yous'

they are both growing up so fast

and i'm so very lucky 

to be allowed to share, 

to be part of their lives 

during all those changes.

mothering... the depth of that privilege 
is something i have come to truly appreciate
 through all its stages.

erica

xoxo

momma

just woke up to this...

wishing all the mommas out there 

a beautiful day !!!

erica

xoxo

super step

it had been a really hectic week.

from beginning to end, there were things that kept needing my time and attention.

so by this morning...

i didn't want to get out of bed.

(oh boy, it was a struggle)

but harlow's stare got to me and soon we were walking our route

then soon after my runners were on

and i found myself at the gym stretching and warming up.

 super step saturday !!!

i only ever miss a class if i am away on holidays...

an hour later...

i'm feeling exhilarated, revitalized, re-energized

no more agony (anywhere in my body)...

was it really all in my head?

erica

xoxo

hope you all a wonderful start to your weekend

moment 05/08/15

a moment
a friday ritual, a single photo, no words, capturing a moment from the week
a simple, special, extraordinary moment
i want to pause, savour and 

remember.

erica

xoxo

inspired by soulemama

yummy morsels

i have to confess that

i  am not much of a cook...

i had a friend from my university days (a fellow poor and starving student) 

who once declared 'that he ate to live and that he did not live to eat' !!

i pretty much followed his philosophy until i started breastfeeding... 

both my babies were voracious feeders and it seemed that 

i couldn't get enough good food in me 

and quick enough to help refill the udders.

these were my saving grace...

chickpeas and edamame snacks

ingredients:

2 cans chickpeas and 1 bag frozen edamames

1-2 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

directions:

preheat oven to 375 degrees

rinse and drain beans and edamame

drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper

transfer to a baking sheet

bake for 15 minutes, turn and stir, and bake for another 10 minutes

enjoy !!!

other combinations i've tried: 
honey cinnamon - 1 tsp cinnamon, a pinch nutmeg, 2 tbs honey, 1/4 tsp salt
spicy - 1 tbs canola oil, 1 tbs soy sauce, 1 tbs sriracha sauce
garlic parmesan - 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp salt

give them a try and tell me what you think.

i'm warning you now... 

they are addictive !!!

erica

xoxo

joining tracey for a recipe swap.

sriracha sauce for those unacquainted.

usually found in the asian aisle

the martial way

                             there is nothing

                             outside of yourself

                             that can ever enable you

                             to get better, stronger, richer,

                             quicker, or smarter.

                             everything is within.

                             everything exists.

                             seek nothing

                             outside of yourself.

             - miyamoto musashi

 earlier this week, we went to watch 

a dance of a different art

and it was breathtaking !!!

 

there is nothing more exhilarating 

than watching your son

execute move after move in perfection.

the synchronicity made it even more beautiful to watch.

he is NOT a performer,

so this is rare - and so very precious!!!

erica

xoxo

thrifted threads: crocheted blossom

welcome to 

'what i wore wednesday'

i'm linking up with lindsey and joining in the fashion fun.

the tulips around here are on their last legs.

the colour display was spectacular this spring,

it made all my walks with harlow around the neighbourhood so enjoyable,

check out these see-thru tulips!!

i found this sweater in the plus size rack of the thrift shop.

it is extra huge on me... but i love it.

i couldn't find a tag...so i can't really tell if it was hand-crocheted,

but the yarn used is the softest of cotton.

i love the big crocheted flower in the front - and on the sleeves.

it's perfect for wearing on a lovely spring day.

thrifting is such fun...

too much fun actually that i have to restrain myself,

i specifically went into the shop to look for scrap yarn (which was located near the plus-size rack)

i was doubly successful that day, because i came home with a bag of colourful yarn and this crocheted blossom.

happy hump day everyone !!

erica

xoxo