Preschool Already?

Breakfast was rushed this morning. I had some Puffins cereal, strawberries, milk, and some chia seed mix. It was really good and refreshing... Still missed my ogre though!

So today my mom and I toured a preschool for the squirrel. I can't even believe it. It feels like I was just holding her in the hospital.

Time really does go by fast with babies.

Note to self: Really listen to the old folks when they tell you to cherish every moment.

The preschool we toured was at a church and they start at age 2. The squirrel is 17 months so she'll be 2 in August. The cut off is September 1st so she will be able to go. Registration is next Thursday and I'll be in line to sign her up. She will be going to school Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9-12 starting in September. The husband asked me why I was registering her so soon. The school has limited spots available and I don't want to be rushing around at the last minute trying to get her in somewhere. Then have her end up at some dump. I think he had a hard time realizing that she wouldn't be going to school now. She is still little but she has quite awhile before she goes. In the 2 year old class they actually follow a curriculum. She will have spanish, music, and gym class. Amazing huh.

Well after the tour we headed to the commissary for our usual grocery shop. We got a bunch of good stuff. Plus we got to eat lunch at Wendy's.

The squirrel got nuggets and fries and I got a salad. I may want my child to eat healthy 99% of the time but I don't deprive her of kid food. Ya know? You've got to eat nuggets and fries once in awhile. My salad was DELICIOUS. Probably one of the best fast food salads ever. I didn't take a picture because A: My mom was with me and she makes fun of me for taking pics of my food and B: The husband's boss was at a table across from us and I didn't want him to get made fun of for me taking pics of my food.

Check out my steal from the commissary...

Yeah they may look like yucky bananas to you but these guys were only $1! I just cut them up and toss them in the freezer for ogres or smoothies!

That way I'm not stealing the squirrel's good bananas all the time.

After lunch I left the squirrel with my mom and headed to the gym. My pre-gym snack was a peanut butter Luna Bar.

I ran for 20 minutes on the treadmill and worked my arms and chest on the machines.

For dinner we did Sara Snow's spaghetti sauce. Basically I just used our normal spaghetti sauce (we use Bertolli Organic Tomato and Basil) and added some veggies. The recipe says to add a can of tomatoes, 2 zucchinis, 1lb of spinach, and mushrooms. I didn't have any mushrooms and I added 97% lean ground beef.

OH MY GOSH was it good. I'll never make plain spaghetti sauce again! Here's the recipe... Or you can find it here.

INGREDIENTS
2 T olive oil for pan
1 large onion
2 garlic cloves
1 package mushrooms - chopped
1 pound spinach
2 medium zucchinis - chopped
½ pound tofu – firm, drained and mashed to resemble a ground beef consistency (or use boca burger meat)
1 jar organic spaghetti sauce
1 14 oz can stewed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 t oregano
s & p to taste
½ t sugar or tamari

INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add mushrooms, spinach and zucchini. Cover and cook about 5 minutes. Add tofu, spaghetti sauce, stewed tomatoes, and seasonings. Balance with sugar or tamari (to taste). Serve over a whole grain pasta with salad and fresh garlic bread.

Oh and I have to share this picture with my family... Did you know most of my family and friends read this blog? Cool huh. Since I've got a big girl on my hands now (with preschool in the future and all) I bought some juice boxes at the store.

The squirrel knew exactly what she was doing!

Yes she is naked by the way... It's just easier that way. We eat spaghetti naked in our house... Well errrrr she does ;)

Now I'm off to lose a few brain cells and watch American Idol. Every year I saw I won't watch it and every year I find myself watching the idiots try out. I guess it makes me feel better that I'm not the only person in this world losing their mind.

Nite y'all.

Oh and The Fit Bride is giving away SOUP!