12 weeks has never gone by so quickly

ACK. I only have two weeks left until I go back to work. So many emotions about how maternity leave has panned out. I had thought it would be a relaxing few months- ha! Did I not remember what it was like to have a newborn? I ended up having Mac at home with me too, so really having a two year old plus a newborn has made it...busier. I've been having a hard time keeping up with blogging too, as any time I sneak away to the computer he follows and begs to see pictures of lawn mowers.

Yeeeeah.

Lots of Toro, less of blogging.

The other week my mom and I took the boys to visit my grandpa and family in western Michigan. Tip- if you're ever flying with kids, make sure it's an only an hourlong flight, ha.

And mooooore zoodles! I tried on a few skirts from my closet the other day and they are zippable, but I value being able to sit down. And breathe. Admittedly the Dairy Treat and pizza didn't help things. So in an effort to continue to get to post-baby size, I've been making more veggies and less pasta/bread/potatoes. I should clarify- nothing wrong with those carbs, especially whole grain versions, but my gut knows little limit when I start eating those foods.

Creamy pesto & chicken zoodles
3 zucchini, spiralized
1/2 lb chicken, cut into 1-2" strips
Salt and pepper to taste
4 oz Neufchatel cream cheese
6 oz milk
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 small (4ish oz) jar pesto

Season chicken with a few pinches of salt and pepper and saute in a teaspoon or so of olive oil. Set aside and let cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together cream cheese, milk, ricotta, and pesto. Add additional garlic or even red pepper flakes if you'd like.

Cut up chicken into small chunks. Heat the chicken pan up again- maybe add another splash of olive oil if needed, and saute zucchini noodles until tender but not mushy. Add chicken and sauce. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan if you'd like.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 290 calories with only 8 grams carbs and 3 grams fiber per serving.