The Thoughts of Laura

I can't figure out how to link a song to my blog, so for now, this will have to do! I watched Cruel Intentions last week (mmm Ryan Phillippe), the song has been in my head since. I have always loved it! That is all, -Laura

In an attempt to cut some calories, I have left cheese off of my sandwich today. Instead of my normal grilled cheese with *insert lunch meat choice*, today is a grilled turkey breast & humus on my whole wheat bread (Delicious, I swear things taste better without cheese!). In addition I have stopped using margarine on my bread & switched to the spray butter stuff with no calories! That right there would be about 100 calories in just 1 slice of cheese & a tbsp of margarine, instead now I can do a healthy snack since I just found out bananas have over 100 calories in them!  Now I know my friends out there are saying "Why are you cutting calories?" or "You don't need to lose anymore weight!" Yes, I am aware of that, it is not about losing weight for me, it is about eating healthier and maintaining my current weight. Being a stay at home mom has changed my eating habits, I am not as in shape as I was 6 months ago when I was working. I have an elliptica...

Is it possible that it has been over a year since my last post? That is a crazy thought. Lucas is 18 months, where did the time go?!  My little peanut is not so little anymore, he has his 18 month appt. on Monday morning, at the last visit he was 24lbs. & 32" tall. Life with Lucas has been fantastic, every day is something new with him. My little man is so intelligent and catches on to things so quickly.  Here is a quick run down: Mom was his first word! His language development is fantastic-surprised the ped at his 12 month appt. He knows 15 words and picking up more every week!  He started walking around 12-13 months. He currently has 12 teeth with 2 coming in. He loves to read. Follows directions pretty well, still working on some things. Very independent & stubborn! LOVES music & mummers! And we are starting the potty training process, I think he is going to pick up on it very quickly!  I could go on and on about Lucas! But there is ...