The Domestic Diva and The Diva of Music...

Ha, ya right! Yet somehow this weekend I have been fairly domesticated ;)
This weekend has been full of me and the kids time. As I mentioned, Ryan was golfing yesterday: he really needed the day...and had a great time with a friend. And now today, he is at the boat show with his dad. Today, I decided to stay home. I am sure the kids would have rather gotten out, but realistically, I have had a home day with getting things done. I started the day of with more baking! I made the family Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins, and made my own gluten/dairy free versions. Recipes to follow. All turned out quite well. I have learnt a few tricks for substitutions to make things g/d-free so I kind-of, made my own!
From there it has been a combination of cleaning the house and laundry. Not the most exciting Sunday...but sometimes you just got to do it!
I am going to take the evening to relax and watch the Grammy's. Speaking of...a sad turn of events with Whitney Houston having been found dead late yesterday afternoon. A sad loss to music. I remember dancing around to her songs as a young girl...how can you resist with her songs like "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "The Queen of the Night." Not to mention watching the movie "The Bodyguard" a zillion times...right up there in the tween era with "Dirty Dancing."
There is much to envy in stardom...and much to be glad to not be a part of as well; All of their perks and paychecks I am sure are a nice incentive...but a "normal" life out of the spotlight, I think in many ways, there is much more to envy there.
R.I.P. Whitney Houston...You really now are, The Queen of the Night.

"Music world stunned by death of Whitney Houston"
An article if you haven't heard the news.

I am looking forward to watching the Tribute the Grammys are supposedly putting together for her honor, sung by the great Jennifer Hudson.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Happy Sunday!

Here are my recipes from this mornings baking:

(Regular) Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins with crumble topping

1 1/4 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder (i generally use 1/2 the amount)
1/2 tsp salt
1cup milk
1egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries

Combine all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry and combine until just moist. Fold in Blueberries. Fill greased tins 2/3 full with batter.

Add crumble topping. Then bake for 20-25 minutes at 425F.

Crumble Topping:
Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 1 1/2tsp cinnamon. Mix with fork and sprinkle over muffins BEFORE baking.

Gluten Free/Dairy Free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

1 1/4cup g-free oats
1cup gluten free flour (I use Red Mills)
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce (if you aren't cutting out sugar than use sugar instead of applesauce)
1/2 tbsp baking powder
pinch of sea salt
1cup almond OR coconut milk
1/4cup water mixed with 1tbps milled flax seed (substitute for 1 egg)
1/4cup vegetable oil
1 cup blueberries

Combine all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry and combine until just moist. Fold in Blueberries.
Fill greased tins 2/3 full with batter. Cook 20-25 minutes at 425F.

In a Pinch...

22 weeks today...over half-way there! And with the summer in full swing I think the time is going to fly; at least the next few months.
I am sitting here enjoying some family time; lots of laughs as our 3 year-old is keeping us fully entertained.
I had a few hours of "nesting" this afternoon. I couldn't take the chaos of our kitchen cupboards so had to re-organized while the kids were supposed to be having their naps. I say supposed to have been napping because they both weren't really wanting to sleep. God forbid their naps end anytime soon; My couple hours of peace in the afternoon are much appreciated!
Si is so over her converted crib/toddler bed that she much prefers sharing Kai's bed with him. And so, on occasion, with or without our knowing, she climbs into bed with him to sleep. This happened today for nap-time; however, sleeping was not taking place...playing, hitting, and then biting was taking place. Kai was so generously sharing his bed with his sister, and in return, she bit him. Back she went to her bed, door closed so she couldn't get out...and finally asleep.

Her second birthday is in September. Little does she know, her wish list consists of a big girl bed. Not only is she ready for it, we also need the crib come November. No point in having two cribs!

Anyways, back to some family time on this beautiful summer's Sunday afternoon. Ryan is finally giving our BBQ a much needed, long awaited, clean...and then BBQ chicken Santa Fe Salad is on the menu for tonight.

One last note- I made an amazing dinner last night. Not to be too conceded or anything ;-) It is from my new In A Pinch Cookbook my mom gave to me. It has some amazing and pretty quick recipes.

I made a wasabi-panko encrusted Halibut, Spicy Green Beans and a Basil Aioli. This cookbook is amazing and our dinner was even better!!

Happy with my 6...

How is June flying by so quickly!? Another busy weekend filled with Si's stinky finger painting, family time and lots of work; and now, here we are on another Monday morning.
I have to write about my amazing run yesterday...usually this would not be all that impressive, yet being pregnant and having not run this far in quite a few weeks, I really surprised myself! Ryan organized the kids to be sat for a few hours yesterday morning, and him and I ventured out on a run together (another thing we have not done in ages). Not only did I keep up with him, i completed a 6 mile run in just over an hour. Again, not a huge feat; however, i was so pleased as my longest runs lately have lasted about 40 minutes and 4ish miles. I didn't think I still had the distance, or the lungs, in me! I will bask in the length of this run...as I know soon, my bladder and ligaments will not be liking this much.

On another note, as mentioned, I have some exciting Giveaways this week so stay tuned...and then this Friday brings another Fabulous Friday Interview! A good week in store...and I am sure a few good stories along the way.
I am on my way out to instruct a Stroller Fit class, in the rain...come on sun, this is getting tiring!

When I get back, I will update you on this weeks first Giveaway! A little something in honour of Fathers Day this Sunday (don't forget it!).

If you haven't yet today, Vote for me...and if you want to join in on the guessing game, click the Baby Pool on the side bar and guess what this Bump Number 3 is going to be!