happy friday

it was a positive week.
both girls had check-ups with the doctor...
resulting in some further tests for things
that have just been "bugging" me.
this mama's instinct is pretty bang on.
so "check" that off my list of things to do.
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i made this yummy mac n' cheese....
no worries, it's a healthier version.
they had no clue it's creamy goodness was butternut squash.

i'm already feeling my symptoms fade away.
today i rewarded myself
with an added drizzle of maple syrup.
(just a little makes a big impact)

today's salad was whatever i had on hand to throw in.
greens, leftover bean salad and lentil salsa...
a sprinkling of trail mix.

i emptied my kitchen's book shelves...
sorted and organized.
only half the stuff is going back up.
yesterday i re-filled all my spice jars
and cleaned out my pantry and fridge.

i'm on a roll...
listening to new jim cuddy...and old journey.
dancing around whenever the music calls me to.
last night i was in the hot tub during freezing rain...
i love to sit under the partially removed cover...no jets on.
it's like a little fort....
it's quiet except for the sounds of the weather, the trees
and the occasional snowplow grumbling down the road.
it makes me happy.

have a cozy little weekend friends...
xox