BFF

So this is all about my BFF Kaitlyn. 

I love this girl to death. She came up last week for Cinco's birthday party, even though she knew hurricane Sandy would be coming into town as well. Thats what I call dedication! I love this girl. We met in high school. I was coming from a very public high school where I didnt really fit in. After transferring to her very private school, she made me feel right at home. Then we became the package deal. Always together. Everyday. Then there was our freshman year of college. Even though she attended a different school, we were still inseparable. Lots of parties. Lots of fun nights. 

And... No here I am with a child and basically all grown up, and no matter how long its been since we last talked, I know that everything will be ok with her, and that we will always be able to talk like no time has passed. 

I love my BFF. 

i already missed a day!! #NaBloPoMo

So I already missed a day. So sorry guys! I've been so busy with work, and then once I get home, I am just super tired after making dinner and generally just being a working mom. But here I am! Typing away! 

Today's Topic is: If I could live anywhere, where would it be?

Well... I would have to say Barcelona. Once, when I was in high school, I actually got to study abroad. If you want to call it that. It was only for about 3 weeks. And I learned about 3 words of spanish. But it was AWESOME. And Barcelona was absolutely beautiful. I imagine it having perfect weather, kinda like California, but with a lot more history, considering its in Europe. 

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On another note, this week has been tough. Like so completely draining. But I am making it! Its been challenging to stick to my vegan diet. Lunch has been provided at work for free this week [awesome!], but its been mostly meat/fish with lots of butter/milk in the side dishes. I have been eating salad for lunch so far, with like rice or something. I hate complaining though. Its FREE! but at the same time, i find myself hungry ALL FREAKING DAY. So I've been snacking on grapes and homemade granola [thanks hubby!] throughout the day. I also feel like I've been missing so much with my little Cinco. I didn't even get to see him in his costume [fireman, duh!] on halloween. I felt so sad, especially since I never really got to celebrate halloween when I was a child. At least I did get to get a pic of him in his fireman hat! 

I am seriously hoping that I get a little bit better at managing my time, and actually get to spend some quality with my family. I am starting to miss my boys! 

Every. Single. Day.

I will be participating in a challenge this month. The goal is to post something every single day of November. I know that I would be so proud of myself if I could accomplish it. If you'd like to join, a link to the suggested prompts. I am kind of excited to succeed! I just want to try to make this a habit too! 

going back to work.

So... 

tomorrow is my first official day back to work. 

i am freaking out. 

cinco will be staying at home with his dad. there is so much to update you guys on! the important thing to know is that i will be trying my very hardest to stick to this blog. i think it will be a great way to communicate with family even when its tough to stay in touch. 

tomorrow is my first day back to work. it seems pretty hard to say, just as hard as it will be to actually do. 

some types of blog posts to look forward to:

- working mama style

- how to eat a vegan diet while your family still eats eggs and milk! 

- how to live green as a family

- what to do in philly! 

- randomness about my fan, etc... 

Introducing: Cinco the Great

Well, I figure it's a good time to introduce you to my family, since we're all new here...

Cinco is my son. He is named after his father, and happens to the fifth. So hence the nickname cinco! According to his last checkup, he weighs 26lbs and is 32 inches tall. He was only 12.5 months old at that point. Yeah, he's a big boy.

Things he's been into lately... 

"cooking"

throwing things

books

running

saying no... 

(wuh?!?! really thought he would be saying more words by now. we're working on it.)

I love this kid more than anything in the whole entire world...