Mommy, I need a nana

So it's eight o'clock and I am relaxing on the on the couch and I hear Lauren calling me from her bed. I am thinking she is not feeling well since she has been coughing and has been a little congested so I run in there and lay down to snuggle with her. She proceeds to tell me doesn't feel good so I rub her tummy which I always do. She starts to sniffle so I ask her what her hurts and she says, "My tummy hurts because I need a nana." Such the manipulator I tell you! Lauren will try everything to prolong going to bed. We do the normal read books, prayers, and sing songs. Then we have to go to the bathroom, drink some water, get a sticker, and then get a tissue. Well for the past two weeks Lauren has been wanting a banana because she is hungry. A few times we have caved because she does not eat dinner, but tonight was just a game. So funny a an almost three year old can be so manipulative. I had to reminder that she already had a banana before her snack today. So she got to go potty one more time and then to bed. Let's just she how long before I hear Mommy again.

Aarti Party

We all know that I am a reality and Food Network junkie. Well the new Food Network Star is Aarti Sequeira who makes Indian food with an American twist. Well tonight was pulled pork with mango BBQ sauce along with apple-lime slaw. Talk about amazing! It was so flavorful and now one of my favorite meals! I can't wait to try some more of her recipies!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/aarti-party/summer-lovin/index.html