Single Mom Again!

The mister went skiing with his male pals this weekend, so the nugget and I found ourselves alone again! Luckily we had Aunt Keeks to hang out with! Thursday night she came over for leftover Chicken Marbella and Oprah! Friday we hit the hood hard! First lunch at Taqueria  - major Mexican piglet fest! Love their Sandia (watermellon) aguafrescas and Al Pastor tacos. We then shopped up a storm. Well I browsed (maternity cover is NOT lucrative), but Keeks made some excellent accessory purchases at Couverture and the Garbstore, Aubin & Wills and Whistles! I've got my eye on a black jumpsuit at Sandro... plus the gay French sales assistant there who watched the nugget while I looked downstairs! He was a dream!

Friday night we ordered in Sushi from Ukai - highly reco their tuna tartare. Followed it up with a cupcake and red velvet cake from Hummingbird.  Yup. We're DISGUSTING and loved every minute of it! More food updates from the weekend to come!!

OH and some major nugget milestones this weekend.  He grabbed a rattle out of my hand and held it for a while! Shaking it around. AND took two naps in his very own crib. First time ever. He's such a big boy!! Obviously I cried.

Living My Lunch!

Outing number one of the day - took the nugget with me to the gym for my first solo workout! A little chest pain towards the end of my stint on the elliptical, but I survived! Picked up the bundle of joy at the creche after and he gave me a big smile! Wonder if he recognizes me??

Next stop on the activity train, went to Byron Burger on High Street Ken to meet the workmates for lunch.  One of the best burgers in London I RECKON! Definitely the best shakes. Just the right thickness.

Strolled home through Holland Park and the sun came out, which was a real treat!
P.S. The nugget has been snuggling up in the Patagonia Baby Blanket lately - a gift from friends - and he is LOVING IT! It's so soft and cute, I want one for myself!

P.P.S. OMG just realized my day was... like a BURGER. I exercised. Then ate a burger (i.e. fatty boomsticks) then exercised again. I sandwiched my fat in workouts! Shut it. The walk totally counts.

Activity Machine

This week has been more of the same I'm sorry to say! Monday went for a LONG walk in Hyde Park with some other yummies. Tuesday went to the gym. Yup, that was my big activity. Most days consist of one main activity/outing so I feel like I've really achieved something. Today, however, I managed TWO.  I dressed the nugget up in his crunchy Golden Gate onesie and took him to a baby massage class in the hood. He loved it and was nice to meet some other local moms. Then, activity numero dos, went with some friends to Ukai on Portobello road for a giant sushi platter and a passion fruit, orange and jasmine tea mocktail! DEEEELightful!

We're home now and I just got the chicken into the fridge to marinate. Was going to try and tackle a tort, but realized we don't have any eggs. I mean I guess that would have been WAY too many activities for today anyway. Not fair to the other days really. Maybe tomorrow!

Food Fest

My brother was visiting over the weekend, so we had a REAL food fest! Saturday we took the nugget for his first dim sum at Royal China in Bayswater. It was surprisingly DELISH! A shame that they don't use carts, but I guess we can't have everything. After a few hour's breather, we made our way to local fave Hereford Road for another outstanding meal! Highlights were the smoked haddock starter, the whole lemon sole and the spiced pear and meringue dessert! LaYUM!

Sunday it rained, so we stayed in, played boggle and cooked up a lamb roast for dinner... topped off by individual chocolate molten cakes by Bill Granger.

Swimming LaPool for Nuggets

So much to report!! Friday was JAMAZING! Took the nugget with some other yummy friends and their little ones to the Baby Spa in Kensington... which is exactly what it sounds like. A spa for babies.  We walked into a typical zen environment of tiles, white wash, soft background music and a waiting room decked in pillows and cushions... oh and about two thousand buggies. Three of us at a time were taken into the 'therapy room' where our babies put on swim nappies and had a floatation ring fixed around their necks. They were then gently placed in a giant tub surrounded by toys and left to float around for twenty minutes without us holding them! It was UNBELIEVABLE to watch. Couldn't wipe the smile from my face. And I know this isn't really possible, but the nugget seemed aware of the other babies in the tub. One lady nugget in particular in fact! He absolutely loved it and seemed like he was showing first signs of learning to swim! After his soak, the nugget was given a relaxing massage by the owner, Laura. I feel my description of the experience doesn't even do it justice. Check out the pics above. We will definitely be back!!

Sonia Rykiel.. you're Naut-y-cal!! And I'm in BIG trouble!!

                

Lucky Lucky

Today was a typical rainy grey London day. Luckily I had these gorgeous flowers from Liz to brighten my day! Managed to get out of the 'house' in the downpour though. My yummy friend Christa came and picked us up (the Nugget and me that is) and we attempted to go to lunch at the Oak. Unfortunately they don't serve lunch on weekdays, so quickly ducked in to the next closest resto - Lucky 7.  Cheeseburgers, fries and oreo cookie shakes. Thank god The Oak was closed! Only other snafoodle was the car seat didn't quite fit on the banquet, so the nugget sat on the table.  Couldn't help but notice the disgusted look from the lady at the table next to us, but whatevs. We all survived just fine.


Came home for a later afternoon of elastic waist pants, boobs, Where the While Things Are and some internet surfing. Just discovered Boutique by Jaeger .  Kinda obsessed with with their S/S 11 line.