Me and My Baby Marathon

Tomorrow Lance and I will be attending the "You and Your Baby Marathon" to see if we're actually cut out for this parenting job.  It's an eight hour class and all I've been told is bring a blanket, pillows and some snacks.  I'll be sure to bring a spiral notebook for all the notes I'll be taking.  But seriously, what on earth can we cover in eight hours?  It doesn't even include breastfeeding (that's a seperate class). 


For anyone who read my blog last week knows I was a little stressed out about "getting my enter life in order" before she arrives. Because ya know it's a requirement for all mommies to be get there an entire life in order before baby arrives (what was I smoking?)!!  However, it is pretty amazing what a checklist will do for your life!  I've knocked out a ton of items in one week and I feel ready as I'll ever be to take on this Mommy role now.  Of course, this could just be my rollercoaster of emotions from week to week and I might just possibly freak out again next week.  Who knows!  I do want to thank my friend Jess for offering to do a cookout at my house to prepare "freezer friendly" meals.  I love that idea and am already looking up recipes!

Here are some of the necessities I have in mind for my "Freezer Friendly Meals":

1. Beans!  What can I say, I'm mexican, and we love our beans!
2. Turkey & Artichoke Stuffed Shells - A recipe from Giada De Laurentiis that I've made before & LOVE them!
3. Chicken Pot Pie - A recipe from my good friend Tamara
4. Peach Cobbler - already donated to me from my friend Jess
5. Mac n Cheese Casserole - I'm a Mac n Cheese fanatic so this is a must
6. Meatballs
7. Baked Penne with Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
8. Homemade Lasagna

I have other ideas, but I really need to plan out my freezer space for all this yummy food.  I am lucky to have a husband who isn't afraid to cook up a meal or two.  When I say meal or two, I literally mean, so far he only knows how to make 2 meals, but he's working on it and that's all that matters.  Love you Lance! : )