Happy 20 months, J!

My son is now 20 months old! In 4 more months I will be a mom to a 2 year old! HOLY COW! Where does the time go?!

He absolutely loves the book Goodnight Moon! I read it to him about a dozen times a day. =)

Happy 20 months, Bubbah!

I have been reading a lot about raw diets the past few days, wanting to incorporate a more raw approach to my eating. Now that summer is here, there are a ton of fresh and local produce options. I also feel much better when I do eat raw, whole foods.

I started off with a fruity smoothie.

Almond milk, strawberries, peaches, a banana and an orange.

Lunch was a Mexican inspired salad. Not completely raw but pretty close.

Romaine, pinto beans, brown rice, onion, avocado, salsa and fresh cilantro.

Look how well my avocado plant is doing!

I wont be able to plant it until the top plant stalk comes out of the seed. I see it starting to sprout so it will only be a matter of time!

Seattle has been under a thick gray cloud of rain and yuck. Fortunately there was a break and I took advantage by going on a run: 4.22 miles in 38:11 minutes. Finally breaking the 9 minute mile mark!

Mile 1: 8:50
Mile 2: 9:28 (hills)
Mile 3: 8:58
Mile 4: 9:00
Mile .22: 1:52

I am very excited to see my speed increasing! I am still taking it slow and listening to my body as I do not want another back injury.

Dinner was nice and light: toast with cashew spread, cucumber, celery, roasted carrots and asparagus x 3, and a side of hummus and peanut butter for dipping.