Friends…I’m still here, I swear. I think about you every day. I wake up thinking, ok this is the day I’m going to make this glamorous share-worthy meal that I can share with you. I still meal plan..but the key note here would be plan. My plan has been winding up into the shortest route to get dinner on the table. Because, this happened

This is Rocco Nicolas, you guys. And I can’t believe how long it’s taken me to introduce him to you. Is this how everything goes with the poor third child? But really, you shouldn’t feel one bit bad for him, because he is more loved than I thought was humanly possible 💙

He was born on 5.4.17 and our world has never been more joyful. The big kids are adapting so wonderfully. I keep waiting for the “honeymoon” love they have for him to fade, but we are 6 weeks going strong and I’ll take every second of it. They are so kind and sweet to him, and it makes me cry to think about how patient they’ve been with me constantly nursing him or tending to him..they really take such good care of each other; what a blessing.

And Nick, he’s been everything.  Giving him all the Daddy and Husband high fives these days…he’s been such a help in every way.

As for Rocco, well, it’s like he came out and said “mom, I know this is going to be a transition for you, so you just let me know what you need me to do and I’ll do it”. Bless his perfect heart, he’s the most chill, sweet, smiley, delicious little thing ever. He is just the perfect addition to our little circus and we can’t get enough!

Things have been pretty busy…from visitors to travels to sickness for momma and Georgia…it’s been crazy! But I wanted to check in with you and let you know I will be back so soon with recipes. I can’t give you a date or a day, because, well, it’s summer and I am vowing to put my kids and fun and memories first. But I will be sharing our new so-called food life shortly, I promise.

I hope you are well and that your summer is off to a great start! Sending much love and sunshine your way! Xo, M

Photos by the AMAZING Erica at Slow Road Photography