A new day

Everyday is a new day. A day of fresh starts and new beginnings. Have you ever watched a young baby/child wake up in the morning? The look in their eyes, that “get up and go” energy that brings them to life each day? It’s quite invigorating.

To go from: having a day full of bumps and bruises. A day of crying because they couldn’t walk around with their cup or stay outside playing. Upset when bath time is over or not being able to make the cat take a bath with them. Shedding tears when the last blueberry falls on the ground and they can’t eat it or watching their sister eat a piece of candy they can’t have. 

To: waking up the next morning as if none of those things happened. Waking up full of life, unconditional love and forgiveness. Not even remembering the injustices or pain of the previous day.

That little light of hope in us, as we grow older, seems to be so fragile at times. We often times take on each new day as emotional zombies. Void of any connection to our lives. The burdens of adulthood, decision making, and harboring negativity dims that little light.

Look deep into yourself to find that innocence once again. Find that inner child that has been long forgotten and buried amongst decades of burdens and heartbreak.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Foodspiration

The Clean Eating Kid Blog, began as a way for me to inspire my oldest daughter to eat and cook healthy food. Totally unplanned, the blog then became more of an inside look at the dynamics between her and I, as well as, a place where I could explore my feelings and mom moments.

Now that I have given the blog a Re-boot, I’m excited to incorporate some baby/toddler and family approved food ideas! Mainly, to add some creative fun to my feed, but also to show mamas and papas some inspiration, or “foodspiration” as I like to call it.

Side Note: I have been inspired by many mama cooks/bloggers,  but I have adapted recipes based on what my 13 month old likes to eat. I will also let you know where I got the inspiration from so you can check it out too!

Here is a fun and EASY breakfast or snack idea I saw on http://www.easytoddlermeals.com They are Fruit Rolled FRENCH TOAST…so good! I like to make two different kinds of rolls and then give half to my clean eating kid and the rest for me. I’m terrible at making sure I eat breakfast, so it helps to make extra! Not to mention, these go great with a cup of coffee!

To make TWO ROLLS :

2 slices of bread CRUST ON for an experienced chewer/ NO CRUST for softer texture.  (We use a 12 grain, whole wheat bread, with no added sugars or high fructose syrups)

About 6 blackberries and/or approx 6 blueberries i find works best for us. In the original recipe, she uses different fruits and in the pictures below, you can see I tried raspberries. I found that they were too tart and mushy for this recipe, but if that’s what we have on hand….we roll with it!

whipped cream cheese (easier to spread) I spread it on the entire slice of bread, however, you can just spread on half the slice for less cheese. We LOVE cheese…so BAM!! We cheese it up!

one egg

1 tablespoon of whole milk

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

pinch of cinnamon

butter or coconut oil to heavily grease pan (you want these to almost pan fry)

Directions:

Whisk egg, milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract in a small bowl.

On a flat surface, you will need to flatten bread slices. You can use your fingers to gently press down on each slice or use a rolling pin.

Spread whipped cream cheese evenly on each slice. Use enough to create a thin, not lumpy layer.

After you have rinsed and washed the berries you plan to use, pat dry with a paper towel

Place a row of berries along the edge of the bread and gently roll the bread and press the seam to seal.

Gently roll your Rollup in the egg and milk mixture until all sides are coated.

Place rolls in heated skillet. Make sure pan is on medium heat setting so the roll cooks eavenly. Use tongs to cook on all sides.

Roll will be done when all sides  are a golden brown. Let rolls sit for a few minutes to cool before feeding to your clean eating kid!

Slice for small bites or feed roll to older toddler without slicing.

Enjoy!