Here's a throwback to my own mother on this day of moms. I'm asleep in her lap, probably about the same age my own daughter is now. I can still remember the way her hands felt when she would play with my hair. It was one of my most favourite things. And just look at her face. She is practically shooting hearts out of her eyes at me. See what I mean?
This is the incredible thing about being a mother: the beautiful connection you have with your children. I look at this picture and can feel the same love I have for Rowyn. The love that hurts your heart, that fills your eyes spontaneously with tears, that makes you wonder if it could possibly be any more. And then it suddenly is more. My daughter is such a special little person. And I got to spend the whole day loving on her and appreciating the little human who calls me mama. Yes, this is what I do everyday as a stay-at-home mom, and yes, I joke about wanting a day to myself, but I honestly wouldn't trade these moments for anything else. Well, maybe just one lazy day to myself.
Eating good food is near the top of my list of loves, so I wrapped up my day with a delicious salad, full of my favourite things: ripe strawberries, grilled chicken, and tangy goat cheese. The recipe called for golden balsamic vinegar for the dressing which I could not find at either grocery store I stopped at. So, we popped into the Oliv Tasting Room and grabbed a bottle of their white balsamic for the dressing and a roasted garlic olive oil to replenish our stock. The wonderful lady working offered me a taste of the vinegar (yes, they're that good) so I had a sip and so did Rowyn. Now my toddler just wants to drink vinegar. If you've never tried their oils and vinegars, you need to go. And once you do, make yourself this salad.
Happy Mother's Day to all you beautiful ladies! Remember how amazing you are today and everyday.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Salad with Strawberries and Spinach at Skinnytaste
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