Poor baby didn’t have a good night : ( He doesn’t seem that sick – he acts like himself for the most part, but his poor nose was feeling the effects.
Hi guys!
Sitting up like a big boy!!
There he is! He was actually MUCH better when we got up this morning (can you “get up” if you never really go to sleep??) and I was very thankful. My cold is much better too. Hope the worst is behind us.
The morning scene:
Matt made us oatmeal in bed before he left for work!
Pumpkin oats with sunflower butter (OH HOW I LOVE THEE!) and Autumn Spice (DITTO!) Plus half caf coffee.
The best way to relieve a stuffy nose? Lean over some steam.
I cooked some dried beans for tonight’s dinner after breakfast.
Then we unpacked M’s new clothes from our family. Cute stuff!! Funny hats!
Another way to unclog noses: brisk walks outside. Or, brisk strolls that involve naps.
We walked downtown to run some errands and stumbled upon this “Vote Obama Llama!”
Our walk’s halfway point was at Karen’s house where we said hello.
Then came home for lunch. Maze gave me juuuust enough happy time in his swing to make and eat lunch. Although it wasn’t that much time considering I made and ate this lunch in about 15 minutes.
Hummus (Cava brand red pepper) with white cheddar on Cville Crunch
And carrot, apple with sunflower butter. Can I just say I love the colors aqua and orange!?
This lunch looks small, but it was very nutrient and energy dense!
Later in the afternoon, I snacked on greek yogurt with pumpkin butter, blackberries and granola crunch garnish.
Dinner tonight was Lynsie’s Beans + Greens Soup, which I slightly adapted by adding bacon and tweaking the recipe to our convenience. I updated the recipe page to the one I made tonight.
Served with some toasted Cheddar Herb scuffin that Matt brought home and made into little crostini bites.
I had seconds on soup – loved how thick it was and all the greens!
Hoping to catch up on sleep STAT!
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Thought that soup was guacamole at first
And thought that hummus was pumpkin. We have that Cava brand up here too. Delicious, huh?
Aww, that shirt is so cute! Okay, ALL of his clothes are adorable. He is obviously the best dressed baby in town! I’m glad the worst of your colds seem to be behind you. I couldn’t stop laughing at the Obama llama!
Now, go take a nap!
You need a Nosefrida for Mazen! Seriously the best thing ever for babies with stuffy noses.
I was just going to tell you the same thing. Don’t even bother with the bulb syringe, the noseFrida is the only way to go. Poor babe, stuffy noses are the worst!
http://www.fridababy.com/
i have one and tried it out, it’s gross but it does work !
Maze is ridiculously cute!!
Do you have a humidifier? We use one at night when my little guy is stuffy and I think it really helps.
I don’t but the pediatrician recommended 1. I’m not sure what brand to buy or how fancy it needs to be. do you have a recommendation ?
We bought a cheap ($30) Vicks (I think) hot steam vaporizer for both our DD and my pregnant self to use when we get colds. It really does seem to help, and packs away easily because it’s pretty small. It’s wouldn’t work well as a whole house “humidifier” because it has a small water tank and produces only warm vapor. But for use in an enclosed bedroom when little one has a cold, it’s just right.
I also finally gave in and used the saline solution with my girl’s most recent cold. I really do think it helped a lot. I tried it too (since I’m pregnant and can’t take decongestants) and felt a good deal of relief.
Feel better soon you two!
Just a plain ol’ Target humidifier will be just fine!
Our pediatrician recommended any kind of ultrasonic cool
mist humidifier. We have a Crane one (from babies r us) and it works great!
We have the one you can put the Vicks vapor mist in and it works great!
The Crane humidifiers work very well. I have the elephant one! It was $35 at Target. Very cute and does its job.
We have this one and it works great (and is cute, too).
http://www.amazon.com/Crane-Adorable-Ultrasonic-Humidifier-Gallon/dp/B007P9QXRI
Did you vote today yet? Don’t forget to vote! Love the Llama!!
It’s only 9 a.m. ! But I’m planning on it!
I also love the llama. I was standing in line this morning when the polls opened. I had a choice between 7AM and 6PM and didn’t want to chance long lines and a walk home after dark.
Mmm I agree, sunflower butter is the BEST! I need to buy some more… It’s been far too long since I’ve had some!
I’m glad y’all are starting to feel better! Dinner looks awesome!
I love Maze’s new animal hat! I wish I could wear stuff like that. LOL!
Awww….poor little guy. You can see he has a cold in his eyes. It is hard for them to have a stuffy nose because they can’t really suck and breath. Hopefully his will pass as quickly as yours.
Boy he’s so cute! Love those pictures.
Do you have a sleepsack? I used those all the times at bedtime when it got colder out. That way they stay covered and warm without swaddling or using a blanket.
That llama is hilarious! Thanks for sharing the recipe of your soup – the recipe sounds terrific and your soup looks delicious! Happy Tuesday.
Haha! An Obama Llama… Hilarious! Your sandwich bread looks so dense and chewy and incredible. I want some!
Know that yellow and grey pillow case in the background of photo #2? I bought that pillow case the other day. Made me smile to see it in your blog. Also…hummus and cheese sandwich…that sounds amazing.
Holy cow, Mazen is getting so big! I remember when Sam had his first real cold. It was definitely a bummer and made for some lack of sleep, but using the humidifier really helped. (he was 7 months old at the time)
And that llama…so funny! Also, I love all your dishes, where do you get most of them?
I wish Louisville had a vote Obama Llama – that’s awesome!!!
I love aqua and orange too! We are doing our nursery in those colors. BTW- I have been trying to stick with body pump throughout my pregnancy. I can’t remember, what did you do during the ab portion? Did you do it on the step on an incline or did you skip it?
Lots of stretching : ) And some planks early on
Haha- the Obama Llama made my day.
I’ve tried the Netti Pot before during colds and am always on the fence- sometimes I feel like they work wonders, and sometimes not so much.
The Obama Llama is hilarious! What was Mazen’s reaction?!
I’m loving all the smiles from M! I am a fan of the Netti Pot and also using steam.
I love all of the Baltimore sports gear! Mazen is adorable. And the Nosefrida is amazing. We’ve had success with using the saline drops to help loosen everything and then a couple of minutes later using the Nosefrida. Baby colds are so sad.
Oooh that bread looks good!
Mazen is such a sweetie! The bean and greens soup looks awesome! I love a thick full of veggies soup! The Obama Llama is hilarious…big voting day for you all today! We get all the coverage up here in Canada…I will be sure to watch!
That soup looks so thick, which is a good thing! And I hope Maze’s sniffles go away! I love the hats, I think that’s becoming quite a trend with babies and kids, I’ve been seeing them everywhere!
That soup looks so good right now! It’s cold and rainy here in Atlanta. I hope you all are feeling better. Enjoy your day Kath!
Love the Obama llama! Maze is too adorable for words. I can’t even take his little smile in the third picture!
What a sweet llama!
Boogie Wipes + NoseFrida = AMAZING! The wipes are kind of pricey for something you are going to use to wipe a nose, but definitely worth it.
Hey, Kath. Just a quick helpful tip that I received last year when my son was Mazen’s age. For stuffy nose, try the infant “menthol” bath. They sit in it, it’s non-toxic, and it literally clears them right up. Also, “Little Noses” is a small saline spray that keeps the nose moist so he doesn’t get all crusty and have trouble breathing.
I live by both each winter. Just wanted to pass that along!
Warm soup and bread sound so good!
The soup looks incredible. Can’t wait to see pictures of Maze in those cute hats!
Ohh I am going to have to make that soup! It’s got so cold in Philadelphia this week! Warm delicious, healthy soup is exactly what i need!
Glad to hear you are both feeling better! I LOVE the Obama llama-too funny!
Glad you two are feeling better and he is just becoming more and more adorable with each post. And you mama, for very little sleep and feeling under the weather, you sure look fabulous
For baby, I recommend Simply Saline nasal mist followed by the nasal aspirator–works so well! For you, I recommend a saline nasal rinse (NeilMed is my brand). I used to suffer from chronic sinusitis and the infections stopped once I started the rinse. I recommend it to everyone with congestion! Take care!
Good to hear you are both feeling better. Some little ones find the saline spray frightening and get Very upset, my whole family use “OLBAS OIL” a tiny bottle of special oils..something like “breathe easy” you just put a tiny drop on the baby’s singlet up near the shoulder… for you ,a tiny drop on a tissue tucked under your bra strap.It is concentrated, so it will last a long time
all of your meals look so yummy! i really want to try sunflower butter! and pumpkin butter in yogurt is one of my favorite combos – perfect balance of tangy and sweet!
What a cute sweater for Maze! “Obama Llama” is a pretty funny slogan.
I always feel bad when the baby has a stuffy nose and cant nurse well. She unlatches, takes a huge breath, then continues nursing. Makes me feel so bad for her. That greens soup looks great, i have lots of mustard greens in my backyard garden to use up!
Definitely checking out that soup recipe! Hope you and Maze are well and truly on the mend (thank you from the bottom of my heart for introducing me to SunButter….my life is complete!
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I suggest a Nose Frida. It works great on both my 4 month old and my 2 year old. Granted, the 4 month old is easier to deal with.
You know when a friend has a baby and he/she is totally not attractive at all, and you’re not really sure what to say becuase you don’t actually want to lie and say he’s the cutest thing ever, when he’s just not? Well, your kid is totally NOT that kid. He is adorable! It makes seeing his picture in your posts so much more fun!
That soup looks delicious! Love the greens in it. And can’t wait to see Mazen in those adorable hats! He’s always stylin’.
Glad you’re both feeling better!
I need to try that soup!
That soup looks yum. Bacon makes just about everything better. Really interesting pairing the nut butter with the carrots. I never would think to do that. Although, I’ve really liked some of your pairings I never would have thought of before, so maybe I’ll try it.
Mmmm I love Cava! If you ever make the trip up to DC, you have to check out their restaurant, Cava Mezze. Yummy Greek/Mediterranean tapas!
I think Mazen really looks like you in the fourth picture down! And that’s a great picture of you on your walk – very pretty, and your hair looks so nice! Hope you can catch up on some sleep.
Saw the nose suction thing-y in your morning post… Check out the ‘nosefrida’ – works SO well and is do kind to the lil nose (in my opinion)… And way quicker & more effective!! One of the best shower gifts I received, although at the time, the packaging (and idea) just made me smile!! Just wanted to pass on the tip… It can be found on amazon – and, no, I don’t own the company
(its Swedish)
He may be sick but he’s as cute as a button. You’d never even know it. What a brave fella.
I’m not the biggest soup person but this one definitely appeals to me – it’s the thickness. Yum!
Awww, poor little Maze! He is so stinking cute! I hope all of you are back to 100% soon.
Good to hear you guys are feeling better!
Hey Kath! Just curious–do you soak your beans? Thanks!
Before cooking them dried? Yes, I soaked these overnight
That sandwich looks great. I enjoy when you post extremely easy lunches and dinners that are so easy to make in a pinch.
Hi Kath, Matt and Mazen!
Just want you to know how much I love your blog, website, posts, recipes and photos. Thank you for sharing it all and with such a good nature and love for all.
Pam in California
Thanks Pam : )
I swear you may have the cutest baby ever!! “Hi Maze!”
Maze sure is cute
He has the sweetest face.
Delicious looking soup! It’s make me so hungry! I can’t wait to eat this
Maze is growing so fast. I will be preparing oatmeal with blackberries for breakfast today. In lieu of your apple-and- carrot side dish, I have some apple-carrot salad prepared for lunch. Hope you get well soon.
Hi Kath,
Just wondering about doing up my own beans. Like you, I am a busy mom and LOVE beans. I always use canned because they are so quick. Is there any nutritional difference between canned and dried? We eat beans a few times per week because my son chows them right down. Hope you feel better soon. Breastfeeding was a nightmare for me when my little one was stuffy. Eat, breathe, eat, breathe … it went on for hours
The only cons are cost and BPA cans – if you can find BPA-free cans (Eden and I think Trader Joe’s) and cost isn’t a concern, eat up!
that soup looks delicious! i’m adding it to my menu for next week — thanks for sharing!
Aw! I hope you and Mazen feel better soon! He still look so adorable despite not feeling well.
I’m glad you and Maze are both feeling better!
You look great! Glad you’re both feeling better.
What brand of pumpkin butter do you buy? Or is it homemade?
It’s one by Parksdale Market and it’s really good – not very sweet. I also like Trader Joe’s a lot, which is much sweeter
how do you acquire it? it seems to be from Florida…is it from OpenSky?
A reader who works at Parksdale send it to me : )
Everything looks delicious, especially the soup!!