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Motherhood has its seriousness and frustration as well as its laughs. That's why we are here. Life is much easier when traveled with companions! So mamas, let's join together in the spirit of motherhood and share our moments together. We want to hear the happy, sad, tough, terrible, hilarious moments that make being a mother the best job in the world!

The top viewed link this week belongs to Sarah Ann from Faith Along the Way. I was so excited to be introduced to her lovely blog through her post, What Mom's Would Admit if They Were Honest. I identified with almost everything on the list and it's nice to know we aren't alone as moms even if we do often feel lonely!

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My toddler's meal plan.

I feel like toddlers can be the pickiest people on the planet.. Toddlers and myself. ;)

That may be where my Evelynne gets it from.

I've been wanting to do one of these posts for a while because I know I'm not alone on this. My girl can be super picky and at the moment everything is literally give or take. She'll love cheese one day and the next she'll hate it. "Typical woman"  my husband would say! ;)

And she absolutely refuses veggies unless they're green beans and those are great some days and other days they're gross.

Here is a list of my go to meals that rarely fail me. I hope they help!

One thing I like to do weekly is separate snacks and prepare them ahead of time so I can keep track and it makes it so much easier to plan her snacks  on the go. All I have to do is grab and go. It also makes it so much easier to choose the healthier option because I'm not taking the time to chop fruits and veggies but I prepared them ahead of time. 

Drinks// In between meals, My daughter gets only water to drink.I stopped buying apple juice for her because personally (especially) with our tight grocery budget it just isn't needed. It would be one thing if I had trouble with her eating fruit but that's totally not the case. It's just extra sugar. With breakfast I usually give her a Bolthouse smoothie. Either veggie or strawberry but I mainly make our own smoothies. Those are just for when I don't feel like dealing with the ninja. ;)

For Lunch and dinner I give her Bolthouse green goodness smoothie. It has all the green goodness stuff in there that my daughter refuses to eat. So while putting her veggies on the plate I also give her the smoothie so I know she's at least getting something. I would also give her milk. I give her these same options for dinner unless daddy made tea. Then I would be the "fun" Mama and let her have some.

For her after nap snack I do let her have some milk. 

 

 Snacks.

1. I usually make her a whole lot of smoothies for snack time along with a whole wheat snack like crackers, toast, veggie sticks or a fig bar. I'll be posting my smoothie recipes on the blog shortly so keep your eye out. ;)

2.Blueberries, strawberries, raisin bread.

3. strawberries & whole wheat cheese crackers.

4. Yogurt and toast

5. Cheese, pretzels, and oranges. 

6. PB crackers and applesauce.

7. PB apples with raisins.

8. Gluten free honey cereal with yogurt.

9. Pirates booty and strawberries.

Sweets: 

The girl has my sweet tooth. :( So I usually let her have one thing yummy after nap time to give her something to look forward too. Sometimes it's a piece of dark chocolate, hot cocoa, gummies or graham crackers.

Breakfast Menu:

1. Homemade blueberry muffins made with 1/2 WG and 1/2 unbleached flour, Chobani greek yogurt fruit and veggie smoothie.

2.Grapes, Organic Honey cereal and Chobani greek yogurt fruit and veggie smoothie.

3. Homemade fruit smoothie with Peanut butter toast.

4. WG waffles with fruit.

5.Stonyfield yotoddler yogurt with cinnamon bread, half a wg bagel or English muffin (I'll be posting recipes on how to  make those from scratch shortly.)

6. Homemade apples, blueberries and spinach sauce with a yotoddler yogurt and breakfast bar or organic fig bar.

7. Homemade apple, raisin, cranberry and  pear oatmeal 

8 Pancakes, Stonyfield yogurt , Blueberries

9 Fiber Muffin, Strawberries/Blueberries

10. Avocado smoothie with whole wheat toast.

11. Oatmeal with Mashed Bananas and Cinnamon

12. Homemade doughnuts and fruit. (a Weekend thing)

 

 

Lunch menu.

  1. Chicken Quesadillas with roasted carrots with a pinch of olive oil, salt and pepper and rosemary, and frozen blueberries.

2. Pizza WG English muffin, apple slices and blueberry,apple, spinach sauce.

3. Bolthouse Green goodness veggie smoothie, shredded cheddar cheese, apple slices, strawberries & blueberries & a homemade English muffin with jam.

4. Turkey, cheese & spinach sandwich on wheat bread with veggie sticks and frozen blueberries.

5. WG Spaghetti with pieces of spinach & cheese in it with sliced strawberries.

6. PB & J on WG with blueberry,apple, spinach sauce & cheese stick.

7. Mac & cheese mixed with ground beef and broccoli pieces. 

8. Peanut Butter Banana (PBB) Sandwich, Carrots, Strawberries

9.  PBJ Sandwich, String Cheese,  Bananas, Homemade Applesauce

10 Turkey lunch meat, Cheddar shredded cheese, Green Beans, Grapes

11. Turkey lunch meat, Cheddar shredded cheese , Pretzels, Clementine

12.  Pasta w/ tomato & veggie sauce, Carrots, Banana

Dinner menu.

1. Spaghetti (You can sneak little pieces of spinach in there! I haven't been caught so far.) and a whole wheat cheese roll. 

2. Frozen Blueberries, cooked broccoli, mashed potatoes and chicken. 

3. Pizza and  a Bolthouse Green goodness veggie smoothie.

4. Fried chicken and homemade french fries with green beans and apples. 

5. Chicken, carrots, and potatoes in a crock pot. 

 6. Pork Roast with carrots and potatoes 

7. Black beans, chicken, brown rice and strawberries

8.  Pulled Pork w/ bbq sauce, Strawberries, Carrots

 And when all goes wrong Chick-fil-a is where it's at.:)

Over coffee.

 

If I were to have you over for coffee this morning... 

I would firstly thank you so much for coming over even though I'd much rather go to Starbucks but in this weather I'd only want to take the kids out if I had to go grocery shopping or take them to a place that would be sure to tucker them out. 

I would then say "Excuse the mess" which is something I'm starting to not understand why "we" Moms say that every time we have other moms over. I think all of us are used to big piles of lego castles and stuffed animals on the couches by now. Oh, unless I'm the only one? 

 I would pour you a cup of my star bucks brand coffee (or tea if you'd rather have that) along with your favorite creamer and we'd talk while we sipped on our warm beverages and so that my Evelynne would feel included she'd sip on her Earl Grey tea.. Yes, she likes hot tea. My kinda girl. 

 I would tell you how much I've been loving this book and I read it as much as I possibly can. These days I only choose to read books that feed my mind and soul because face it, these days we barely have enough time to use the bathroom. "The Beautiful One." book has definitely made it up to my "must read" spiritual books. It's written by all these amazing women who have done and experienced incredible things for The Kingdom. The book is pretty much about when they first met their Maker... Or should I say "When He first met them." Their lives were changed for the better and the book is about His passionate undying love for you and who you are in Him. It also has amazing testimonies that I always find encouragement from. Two of the Authors Heidi Baker and Beni Johnson are my favorite Authors so I was clearly drawn to the book when I saw their faces and I'm so glad I did. I always feel like a breath of fresh air when I read.. a page.  

 

 I would tell you how much I love my family. I love how encouraging my husband is. He is just amazing in every way. He's strong, courageous and a hard worker who desires to live a life sold out to Christ with his family by his side. I love my two little girls. I love how feisty Evelynne is and how gentle Liya is. They're just so perfect and I know they both carry  amazing qualities that God will use for His Kingdom.

  

I would tell you how blessed I am to have such strong female relationships in my life. I experienced what "true" friendship was like when I met two of my first Best friends back in 2010 when I was 19 who happen to be a Mama and  daughter and God continued to express His love for me when He sent many others through working at Panera Bread, Bloggy land, & Motherhood. These women are like family to me and my daughters have lots of Aunties. 

I would tell you that I think I'm finally back on the blog wagon.. I was on and off all last year due to my pregnancy with Liya and lost like 200 followers which is.. awesome *sarcasm*  but that's alright! If they love me they'll come back, right? Or maybe this is a season to make new bloggy friends. :)

 

I would tell you that a new season is coming our way shortly as we move into our new place. For our entire Marriage we shared a townhouse with Leon's Sister and Mom and this year we will be parting ways and moving on to a new place with our family. It's a bit terrifying but oh so exciting! I just know God will give us favor and send us to a place that will not only fit our budget but also will give us our needs as well. I'm really praying we can avoid the apartment life because of the laundry situation. I really don't want to share a washer and dryer with others especially with two small kids. I'd never get my laundry done. In this season in life Leon and I are living on faith.. As we have been our entire three year life of marriage.. I must say though, Faith is a good thing to live off of. I'll be sure to keep you updated on our living situation. 

My little Evelynne has been needing some one on one time with mama lately.. I'm starting to see that in her. I've been doing my best making sure she gets some alone time with me while Liya naps however, I think she's needing an actual date with me and the feeling's mutual. As much as I love being a mom of two beautiful girls and wouldn't trade it for anything I do miss having all that one on one time with Evelynne so when my husbands off I may have a target getaway with my girl. Can't get any better than that, right? 

I would tell you how much I love this verse and would love to get it framed!

 

"When a woman gives birth, she has a hard time, there's no getting around it. But when the baby is born, there is joy in the birth. This new life in the world wipes out memory of the pain. The sadness you have right now is similar to that pain, but the coming joy is also similar. When I see you again, you'll be full of joy, and it will be a joy no one can rob from you. You'll no longer be so full of questions." John 16:21-23
The Message (MSG)

What would you tell me, Friend?

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Welcome to Mommy Moments! We hope you all a week filled with wonderful memories! Let's keep it up by sharing and promoting Mommy Moments and the wonderful community we have here! I have enjoyed getting to know all the new mamas linking up and sharing their lives with us! I can't wait to hear more from you all again this week! You may have noticed, but this week is our first week without Sarah as a co-host. She is preparing for a move back to the states with a toddler and baby in tow and is taking a break for a bit. Please keep her in your prayers and stop by every now and then to give her some love!

Motherhood has its seriousness and frustration as well as its laughs. That's why we are here. Life is much easier when traveled with companions! So mamas, let's join together in the spirit of motherhood and share our moments together. We want to hear the happy, sad, tough, terrible, hilarious moments that make being a mother the best job in the world!

The top viewed link this week belongs to our own girl Heather from A Beautiful Ministry and her post Pregnant With Waiting for God's Best . This is such an encouraging post for mamas with tough pregnancies, or even just normal pregnancy symptoms! I hope if you didn't catch it last week that you will stop by this time!

The Life Of Faith

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Now, link up your post!

Post can include anything related to mommy-hood, children, homemaking, pregnancy etc. If you aren't a mom yet, feel free to link up your preparation for motherhood, your journey as you try to conceive, or even a post that would be encouraging to the other moms in the party!

Then, explore some of the other posts in the link-up and say hello to some new blog friends! 

Please, pretty please, we'd love it if you would tweet or share the link up on Facebook so we can all make even more friends!

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P.S. We will be having a new guest host every week! Want to be a guest host of the Mommy Moments Blog Hop? Send Faith a message at farmprincess14{at}gmail{dot}com. We would love to have you!

Colossians 3:17 
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

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