the times they are a changin....

Most of you know this by now, but for those that don't.... I'm headed back to the workforce on Monday! Woo hoo! I came across an amazing opportunity to work for a holiday and seasonal decor wholesaler. And it's in Northfield, to boot! I've enjoyed staying home with Henry and will miss so many things about it. Too many things to even recognize at this point. But my head and heart are ready for this new adventure. We found a great day care for Henry (thanks, Donya!) to attend, and Eric is going to *try* to get day trips as much as possible. Meanwhile, I'll be figuring out how to rock out the working mom thing. I already have my new crockpot cookbook sitting front and center on the countertop. I have a feeling many, many meals will be prepared from it. I guess that's what you all have to look forward to for Meatless Mondays! ;)

We had Henry's two year appointment yesterday: he's healthy. :) Tall, healthy BMI, big head. Everything is right on track and he's a "normal" two year old who is developing his own personality.

I need to upload our photos from Burlington, but rest assured and know that we had a lovely trip. I know it was keeping you up at night. ;)

meatless monday (on tuesday): caprese sandwich

Lunch is often a challenging time. I'm hungry, I want something fast, and I want something good. My "go to" sandwich lately has been the easiest of easy to make and oh so delicious.  I didn't have a name for it until I decided to post something about it here. I'm pretty sure it was just called, "Ally's Awesome Sandwich" but now I'll coin it as the "Caprese Sandwich." All you need is the following: Arnold's sandwich thins, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and a tomato. Build your sandwich to your liking and voila! you have lunch. I'm guilty of cheating on the co-op and purchasing most of this stuff from Costco. The pesto there is a ginormous jar (of course) and costs the same price as the little, itty bitty jar at the store. Also, Costco has these logs of mozzarella for a really reasonable price. And yes, those sandwich thins are there too. So that's that. 

Sorry for not posting this on Monday like I was supposed to. I found that my day was perfectly content just hanging outside on the front porch soaking up this last bit of amazing weather. Really, I just can't get enough of it. They are saying it could possibly even be close to 90 later this week. 90?! In October?! All I can help but think about is how this is one sick joke being played by the weather gods. I can hear the banter now, "We'll trick them with a warm, cloudless fall day and then BAM! bring them to reality with frigid, can't feel your toes weather." Yep, folks. The glass is half empty today. ;)