Finally ready to say hello!

It still feels strange that it's no longer my kitchen.

Hello friends! As I write this I am sitting in my dining room taking in my new surroundings. They are a little less new now that our family has been living here for three weeks. The past four weeks have been interesting to say the least. My first week of being a stay at home mom (SAHM) was strange. I sent little one to daycare and spent the week packing our house. Being a SAHM is so easy when your little one is in daycare all day! The next three weeks were a mixture of moving trucks, boxes, lists, and the exhaustion of trying to establish new routines and a comfortable living space. Now that we are happily moved into our townhome tucked on a tree lined street in Minnesota I can finally sit down and write.

Last day in our old home.

This afternoon I sit in this very very tan townhome. My Scandinavian blood misses the blues, greys and dark woods of our last home. I miss it so much I find myself watching Scandinavian cooking shows on public television!  But I love our location so much. I moved a block away from one of my sorority sisters without even knowing it! She has a sweet little boy just a few months older than little one. There is a park in between our homes so I couldn’t ask for more! I’ve had a lovely surprise visit from my college roommate and my maid of honor stopped by for an afternoon with her little (itty bitty) boy. Little one’s godparents have visited a few times and we spent Father’s Day with my MN in-laws. My calendar is slowly filling with play dates and visits. It really is easy to find joy in our new home.

My kitchen is still a work in progress. I lost cabinet and pantry space with this move so I will have to adjust my cooking habits accordingly. I do have a bigger fridge though so I find myself eating much more fresh fruits and veggies. This is a very very good thing! I’m still searching for solutions to cookbook and spice storage but I know those will come with time. I’ve cooked quite a few meals already and it feels good to be making things from scratch again. I haven’t really tried many new recipes as I find old standbys are easier during this transition time but I do have a few recipes and pictures to share. These will be coming soon! For now I must return to menu planning and adjusting my new schedule to fit little one’s needs.

Thank you all for your patience during this busy time in my life!