yes, indeed!

“i see myself as a mom first. i’m so lucky to have that role in life. the world can like me, hate me, or fall apart around me, and at least i wake up with my kids and i’m happy.” - angelina jolie

"call me doctor alexis", she said

somehow browsing through those sweet, warm and cheerful pictures of ourselves and caused me to miss that blissful feeling.

there are so many so many things about us that will make one fall instantly and constantly in deep love with each other, and memories to be kept for life. i could not help but smile to myself whenever i think of all the cute and innocently stupid things that our happy pill did. be it staying in the bathroom after her bath and singing at the top of her voice while playing with her rubber duckie, or chasing birds, or being busy with role playing characters such as a doctor :)

these are what make life beautiful.

waffles morning

a few of my favorite things join forces today in this holiday monday. waffles, maple syrup, coffee, husband, and daughter are usually always part of my weekend wholesome breakfast.

homemade breakfast with family love just taste better :)

our soupy sunday dinner

this week i finally spent some long overdue time posting my blog posts. as much as i love a beautifully organised blog, the reality of my life is that:

a) i am one of the least naturally hardworking people i know.
b) my life is revolved around the man and our girl, the man and our girl, the man and our girl.
c) my brain shuts off faster than i know

so needless to say, my blog can turn into a bit of a neglected jungle.

anyway tonight i made a pot of five ingredients brocolli cheese soup which was a hit with alexis :) she globbled her bowl clean which pleased me much. this is definitely one of her favorite cream soup. it is quick, it can usually be made with simple staples i keep on hand, it is a really inexpensive meal, and it is fresh and healthy. but more than that, it is super delicious with the extra kick of cheddar in there. i toasted some garlic bread as a carbo side.

definitely a yummy way to pump in lots of green brocolli and enjoy some cozy comfort food in the process.

adapted from give me some oven

3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 white onion, diced
1 can evaporated milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

stir together stock, diced onion and broccoli in a pot. heat over medium heat until it comes to a low boil. reduce heat to medium and continue boiling for about 5 minutes, or until the onions and brocolli are tender. stir in the evaporated milk and continue cooking for 3 minutes or until the mixture returns to a simmer. remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted.

serve warm.