Happy, happy Sunday!

This weekend has been absolutely gorgeous! It’s finally cool outside (though I’m sure it will
warm up a few times again before it stays cool), and I finished my last week of work before maternity leave. I have to admit, it was weird leaving work on Friday. I was actually kind of sad when I took my last lunchtime walk, left my desk, and drove off the facility.

 view from my last lunchtime walk for a while!

Give me a few days (especially once Baby M gets here) and I’m sure I’ll be singing a different tune.

Saturday we spent a bit of time outdoors. We slept late, grabbed some lunch at Jason’s Deli (one of my favorite places during pregnancy!), visited the Kidz Klozet consignment sale, and took a short walk through the neighborhood with Iggy.

Today we’re cleaning, watching the Saints game, and enjoying some relaxation outside. Who knows, this could be my last weekend without a baby!

Before I go, here are some weekly reads. Enjoy!

 .Recipes.

Bang Bang Shrimp with Napa Cabbage Slaw via How Sweet It Is (from the Skinnytaste Cookbook)

OMG. I love Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp, so I know I would inhale this DIY version. Mark and I were just talking about how we should eat more shrimp!

Homemade Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream via yakkafit

Must, must, must make this! It sounds fairly easy and combines two of my favorite things!

Pumpkin Beer Waffles via Take a Megabite

These sound like the perfect autumn breakfast (if I had a waffle iron).

10-Spice Vegetable Soup via Oh She Glows

Comfort in a bowl!

The Best Ever Pumpkin Oatmeal via Edible Perspective

Now that I’ve restocked my canned pumpkin, I have to try making this for breakfast.

 .Food & Nutrition.

From Kale to Pale Ale, A Love Of Bitter May Be In Your Genes via NPR

As one of the few women I know who loves IPAs and bitter beers, I think this is interesting. I love most bitter things, actually (although I have become more sensitive to bitter things during pregnancy, just as the article says).

 .Body Image & Mental Health.

How I Let Go via Snack Therapy

I can’t imagine living like that.

 .Fitness.

10 Ways to Stay Active As a Working Mom via Carrots ‘N Cake

I will definitely keep these tips in mind!

No Running Cardio Program You Can Do at Home via Huffington Post

I love these types of workouts.

 .Pregnancy & Parenting.

If I Have Gay Children: Four Promises From A Christian Pastor/Parent via John Pavlovitz

I read this a couple weeks ago, but it’s worth sharing here. It goes without saying I will love, support, be proud of, and stand up for my child no matter what. Whether you’re religious or not, this should resonate with you.

10 Parenting Milestones You Should Laugh and Not Cry About via Huffington Post

I’m sure there are many more than 10…