Feeding my Toddler

Every once in awhile, Chloe goes through this stage where she just doesn't want to eat very much. Makes this mamma CRAY CRAY! I know that she is getting enough to eat. I know that she isn't starving. She LOVES breakfast food. She gobbles up everything in her sight in the morning. Anything from Waffles, pancakes, mandarin oranges, peaches and pears and bananas. She LOVES LOVES LOVES it! One thing I tried awhile back, (like before she was 1) was oatmeal, and she did NOT like it. She does this thing when she doesn't like something. She tried it, and then scrunches her nose and sticks her tongue right out and just lets whatever it is fall off her tongue. It's quite funny, but very frustrating at the same time. And that's what she did with the oatmeal. But I have the urge to try it again...in hopes that she will LOVE it this time. So we shall see how that goes. That's going on the grocery list for this weekend.What kills me is that according to our Day Care, Chloe eats like a freakin champ! I just don't get it. I try to give her the same things at home, but she just won't go for them. On Chicken Nugget day, they usually say that she takes seconds. But at home, it's a hit or miss if she even eats 1! What gives?! Is it maybe because she has then once a week at day care, so she just wants something different? Maybe...I don't know. She attends a Catholic Day Care, so they get fish every Friday. So sometimes I feel bad giving that to get on the weekends. When I do, it's a crap shoot with that too. Sometimes she loves it, sometimes she hates it. It's weird.One thing that is never a fail is any kind of fruit or veggie. Girl LOVES her some strawberries, kiwi, banana, broccoli, carrots, peas, green beans, corn. She loves it all! But I know that she needs more then just those things in her diet. And I can't always rely on that stuff. I think Husband and I are going to try pb&j for the first time this weekend to see how she likes it. We've gotten so many different things from everybody on whether or not to give it before the age of 2. Our Ped says absolutely not until 2. But others say, as long as she hasn't shown any other allergy to other foods, then she's good to go. Chloe's been good as far as all the other food allergies. So, I think we're gonna go for it. We don't see the ped again until 21 months. And if she asks about it, obviously, we will tell the truth and say that she's been fine with it. When she was a lot younger. Like less then 12 months, we gave her fish, and they freaked out, but she did fine with it, and loved it the second she tasted it. So booya to that! LOL!So, ladies, here is where you come in. I need your help! What are some go to foods that you use for your toddlers? Quick meal ideas? Things that your tots go gaga over?! I need as many ideas as I can get. I'm at a loss.  Thanks girls! I really appreciate your help with this! 

So What! Wednesday!

Linking up with Shannon over at L.A.I.D for another rendition of SO WHAT! Wednesday!This week I'm saying SO WHAT! if:

• I have eaten cake twice in the past week. Once for my birthday and again for  a girl at work. 
• I took Chloe to Kohls last week. At the checkout counter they had a display of stuffed animals. She picked up this duck....and started tugging at my leg...oh, alright. How can I say no...LOL! Chloe has a new ducky.

• We went to Target on Sunday, and Chloe got her Easter outfit AND a new pair of doggy slippers. She loves them, and I couldn't pass up $4.50 clearance! And Chloe wouldn't let me take them away from her. LOL

• We rock out in the car! Chloe loves it! See.....

• We gave Chloe a frozen waffle because we thought she was teething. She LOVED it!!

I think that's all for now. Head over to Shannon Dew's page to link up!

What a difference 6 lbs makes!

As you know, I've been slowly losing my baby weight. It's been a tough road full of a lot of temptations. Of course I'm not perfect, and I've given into a lot of them. But moderation is key. And you have to live by that! It's a must! Having an 18 month old daughter doesn't make it any easier. She eats, and I want to eat. She snacks and I want to snack right along with her. But I always tell myself this one little thing that my Mom has always told me since I've been trying to lose this weight. The first bite tastes JUST like the last....so you only need 1! And let me tell you. That's helped me tremendously. It's something that I live by now. And when I see those damn DQ commercials for Blizzards....ugh, just sign and change the channel....it's all I can do. One thing I can say is that I REALLY want a damn Shamrock Shake from McDonald's. I have made a promise to myself this week that I will do my best to decline all temptation this week and only eat what I'm supposed to and NOTHING more. And Wednesday, after I weigh in at Weight Watchers, I will stop after work and get one and share it with Chloe. And that will be it! No more for the rest of the season! I have to stick to this if I want to lose the rest of my weight and get down to my goal of 115 lbs. I weighed in last Wednesday at 123.8. So...I'm getting there. Slowly. I have less then 10 lbs to go. And I just know that I can do it. So, without further adieu, I have made a collage of myself for you to see how big of a difference 6 pounds makes! It's crazy to see the side by side comparison! But, I tell you what, I love looking at it!

Like....are you seriously kidding me?! Do you see that stomach, and that BUTT?! Omg, I love it! And let me tell you....so does the Hubs! And I'm not stopping there! I will post a goal post when I reach my 115 lbs. I'm hoping it won't be too much longer. Like I said. I need to focus and just stay on track. It's definitely helping to have to weigh in every week at Weight Watchers. It makes me more aware of the things I'm putting in my mouth. It's amazing!Wish me Luck!!

Chloe's 18 Month Pics

There are 100 pictures. So I couldn't possibly post them all. So, these are just some of my MOST favorites! Love my girl. She is a natural model!!

Weekend Blog Hop

Starting this weekend off right with a blog hop!!!

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