Living the Good Life

Today was 73 degrees, the hottest day of the year thus far. Ben and I decided to take advantage and ventured out into the city. Boston's North End is one of my favorite places. We walked down the small one way streets, with the older Italian Man sitting in chairs smoking cigars outside of their apartment buildings. It is so quaint, but so rustic at the same time.



We visited the seals out side of the aquarium, which is something we actually do several times a year. I love that animal! We walked to Christopher Columbus park and sat at the edge of the dock to take in the scenery and remember when he proposed to me in that very spot 24 months ago. I love being married and having the freedom to take small day trips, whether it be far away or near by. There is something comforting knowing, that with your other half you can be happy and content anywhere on any day. Of course, the famous Mike's Pastries does seem to make everything seem wonderful!

Shopper Extraordinaire

Still in the early years of our marriage, it is important that we spend our money wisely. So, my husband has put a cost limit on our weekly grocery shopping. This has taught me to shop carefully and shop sales, sometimes using two groceries stores:) Here's what I bought this weekend that came in at a whopping $49.

1 pk Hot dogs
1 pkhot dog buns
5 apples
1 lb strawberries
2 loaves of bread
1 Gallon of milk
3 bags frozen vegetables
2 boxes pop tarts
1 box sausage links
2 avacados
3 lbs boneless chicken breasts
2 lbs coffee
1 box taco shells
3 cans refried beans
sour cream
2 bottles salad dressing
lettuce
bananas
2 frozen pizzas

Isn't that amazing?!!!!!

Confessions

I hate to admit this, but I have in fact gained ten pounds since I got married. I am sure there are a combination of reasons. Higher stress... i went from an office job with routine hours, to a combined schedule of school full time and a part time nanny position. I guess, in my case the saying is true. You know the one, "Once she gets married, she lets herself go." Well, I am determined to turn that right around and defeat the stereotype. I want to feel good about myself and know that my body is healthy and with the spring approaching, it is as good a time as any. It's back to eating healthy and daily workouts and in a few months I will be back to myself :)

Baby Bug

Yep that's right. I have the baby bug. The babies are every where. I know three people that had babies last week and I am seeing pregnant people everywhere. They are jumping out at me at the super markets, the bank, post office, and any where you can think of. I know that my husband and I are not at an ideal financial place. Still, it is comforting to know that if an oopsie baby were to make an appearance we could make it work. I have had this infamous baby bug before and I know it will pass, but until then I will be ooing and aweing in my head at the sight of every baby and every expecting mom.