Heaven and Hell
Today was filled with things not of this Earth.
First, I had breakfast with a witch.
Yup, Day 3 with the costume, and she had it on at the crack of dawn. I took a second picture and she gave me a look that said, “Oh great, I see we are doing this ‘take pictures of me every five minutes thing’ again.”
I had a Honeycrisp apple with cinnamon and pumpkin spice granola on top, and a small pour of Kashi Go Lean underneath.
I stuck it all in the microwave for a minute and pretended I was eating apple crisp for breakfast. Heavenly.
Then I went and trudged on the treadmill for a half an hour and realized that watching the Food Network doesn’t have nearly the same appeal for me since I went vegan. I couldn’t even fake appreciation for The Barefoot Contessa’s Lobster Mac and Cheese. Instead I started dreaming up how to make something “similar” (aka not a thing like it) with nutritional yeast and tempeh.
We got cleaned up and headed off to church. Since the girls were healthy this week, we let them play in the nursery during the service. I’m sure it was divine intervention that Lulu had a MAJOR diaper blowout while she was in someone else’s care. Thank you, Lord.
After church, we stopped by Great Harvest on the way home and we each enjoyed a slice of whole wheat cinnamon chip bread.
I have a “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy when it comes to the veganability of some food items. I’m going to pretend that’s a word, just like I’m going to pretend that cinnamon chips and Starbucks’ pumpkin spice syrup are both dairy free.
We followed our bread by lunch, naturally.
Oooh, ooh, guess what I had!!!!
- spinach
- cabbage
- carrots
- broccoli
- pickles
- cucumber
- tahini dressing
- chopped almonds
This evening Daddy and I made plans to go see a movie, so after getting a few things done around the house, we packed the girls up and headed out. Before we left I made a cup of pumpkin spice coffee and used some Mimic Cream that I picked up the other day.
This was fantastic, super creamy and rich!
Unfortunately, we had another bathroom mishap on the way to my parents’ house, because for some reason Lulu crowing, “Cars are SILLY, cars are SILLY!” is enough to make Gigi wet her pants. And her car seat. To Lulu’s credit, it was funnier than “Couples Retreat,” so she might be onto something. So I handed off my urine soaked child and her urine soaked carseat to my parents and said, “See ya!” I’m getting off easy today.
Tonight, we saw” Paranormal Activity.” Oh. My. Hell. This was SCARY! It wasn’t gory or a classic horror movie by any stretch, but it is just really ingenious. It amazed me that the director made it for $5,000 and shot it in his own house, and here it’s gone on to make tens of millions of dollars.
After the movie, we were starving, so we hit up Whole Foods. SALAD BAR!!!!
- spinach
- carrots
- cucumber
- 3 pieces kung pao tofu
- 2 falafel
- hummus
- spinach pineapple salad
- zucchini
- marinated mushrooms
- sauteed vegetables
- Bragg’s amino acids
- sesame sticks
Every time it costs $8.50, and every time I love it.
We picked up the girls and magically Gigi’s clothes and carseat had been washed and the girls were ready for bed. I could get used to this.
Now, as I’m typing this, I’m realizing in a rather depressing way that I have already got a Halloween costume too.
Wow.
I’m so happy you’re back in my google reader. The bread looks very yummy. I heard about that movie, but I’m too much of a wuss to see it
blazer village wf hot bar is my other boyfriend. sometimes, josh gets a little sad that i love it more.
cause i do.
don’t tell him.
I am thrilled that your blog is back. Love reading, love your family and love your hair! It looks great!
Oh words cannot express how excited I am that you are back to the blog world!! Cannot wait to read your posts! Ps Love the hair!
My god, I can’t believe I’ve found your blog
I missed you all 
HA! Love the Velma comparison
LOVE the hair, first of all… forgot to tell you before. Also: totally thought “mimiccreme” was “Mimi Creme” and I was going to have to go buy some for my mom. Mimi.
What cute daughters you have! Looks like a fun day
I am SO glad you’re back! I had JUST started reading your blog before it had to be hidden away…yay!
Aww the witch costume is too cute for words
Love that certain salad that’s back! Almost as much as I love the fact that you compared yourself to Thelma from Scooby Doo. I’m not seeing the connection between Hot Mama and Nerd Sleuth, but I’ll take your word for it!
I am so excited to see your blog. Your writing is so entertaining!! What a happy Monday
I’m so excited you’re blogging again!!! Your website was one of my favorites . . . this made my day!
wooo hoooo you’re back! love the name
and that bfast is on my agenda for tomorrow.
I ruv you. I’ve missed you so.
I’m sad I’m not seeing you guys this weekend. ::sob::
Glad I found you blog.. You kiddies are the cutest things ever!! I am excited to read more!
That salad was only $8.50?! Once I got the register and it was over $14. I almost cried and wanted to ask if I could return it. Saddest day of my life.
Have I told you how much I love your dark hair? Because I do. I freaking love it.
LOVE YOU, Momma!!!
Yes, I assume that ALL mashed potatoes (whether in Disney World or Cracker Barrel) are DAIRY free. phew!
Hug the cutie peas for me. XOXO
pollypea
Hurrah! I’m so glad you’re back. Your hair looks fab. I don’t think anyone will mistake you for Velma
THE HELL!?!?!?!?! How did I not know about this sooner?!!!
I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m on my way out the door, but this afternoon I shall be spending time fully discovering this new blog. I’ve missed you like crazy!
Oh, MisterMan thing is nothing to worry about (as in, I’m attracted in no way).
GAHHHH so happy you’re back. LOVE YOU!!!!
I am craving every food item pictured above.
so happy you’re back!!!!!
So great to see you blogging again. I have missed you and the daily family activities!!
Haha your hair looks awesome… and how much more convenient that it also gives you provides you with a quick and easy halloween costume makeover
so festive.
OH MY GOD I AM SO HAPPY YOU’RE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! i saw your guest post on fitnessista and it brought back the memories… you’re humor cracks me up and your daughters are soooo adorable. cant wait to read!!
welcome back!!! I’m so happy to see you guys and see that things are going well, you’re still rocking the bangs, and Gigi and Lulu are still too cute for their own good
ahhh all the cool kids DID dye their hair this weekend – my color is seriously and eerily similar to yours. except its also a fro, which means i cannot be velma for hallows eve.
sesame sticks are the sh!t. soooo good. and sooo good to have you back!
HIP HIP HOORAY!! I thought this day would never come! Finally! You’ve been missed m’dear!
Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved your post on Gina’s just now. We did the family pumpkin patch thing here this weekend and I just posted a few pics of it. Difference is that here in AZ it was 102F yesterday and we were getting just a smidge hot after an hour.
And can I say how great it is that you have this new forum b/c I love you on FB but the 39 people that comment behind me and my inbox tells me that they did…I love your friends but I love you more so it’s nice just to have you back in this kind of venue
Sorry about your hubby’s news and you all being sickie too. My deepest sympathy and lots of love, light, and healing to your family right now.
If you like Mimic Cream, the So Delicious Coconut Milk creamer in VANILLA is good, vegan, soy free, etc. Not so much into the hazelnut though. Kinda pricey but good. So is Mimic$$Cream too though IMO.
Sorry for the novel but just wanted to let you know how great it is to have you back!!!!!!!!
Welcome back! Your daughters are SO precious. Have a great Monday!
This is so exciting–welcome back!
Your family is so beautiful!
My Toddler wants to be Darth Vader.
That or the Count (on Sesame street)
oh well, for get the cutsy stuff…Evil jedi it is!
I have a hard time watching food network too. FUNNY..they need a raw and veg show!
We saw Couple’s Retreat too! it was fun…but we were just happy to be OUT.
Happy Monday
Ahhhh….you are back! Fabulous! Saw your guest post on Gina’s blog….welcome back!
Gigi is adorable in that costume…I’m pretty sure I did the same thing when I was a kid, though I remember getting a little too into the costume makeup while doing it! I’m new to the blog world so I never read your old site, but I can’t wait to read your new one!
I’m so happy you’re back! And I love the hair!
Always the crackup! I am just delighted to be reading about you and your Scooby Snacks on the daily once more. Happy days are here again.
yay yay yay yay yay yay =) so glad you are back!
Oh my goodness, Mama Pea! You’re back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so so happy to see your fun posts again
So glad you are backed!! Your blog made me laugh out loud so many times!
yay! glad you are back
Ok I am STOKED to have you back in the blogosphere! The writing, the stories, the food, and let’s not forget your freakin adorable girls. Keep the photos of Lulu and Gigi coming! I know how much you enjoy writing, so I do hope that no unwelcome visitor find this secret gem. Can’t wait for the next post!
Hey girl! So glad to see you back!!! And my boys thought you did resemble Velma there LOL They even said Velma before they saw the picture! Too funny. You are gorgeous!!
OMG!!! I’m SO SO glad you’re back!
Yeah!!! I’m so glad that you’re back to blogging!
It’s nice to have you back.
Jinkies! I never would have seen it, but you do look eerily similar. Scoob and I will get to the bottom of this. Somebody get me a vegan scoobie snack so I can think!
Ok, I LOVE the new hair. SEXAAAYYY! And I love that you have a blog again. And that Gigi wears a costume every day, cause I’m pretty sure I did that too, at one time. And that your family is so stinkin’ cute. Just love it.
Glad you’re back–love the hair!
I’m so happy your blog is back!!! You seriously have the most gorgeous kids!! What cuties! And your hair looks so awesome, I love it!!
xoxoxoxoxoxox
Yay! I’ve missed you and FB blogging was not cutting it.
YAY!!!
Your HAIR is GORGEOUS! I may have to print if off and run right over to get mine cut. LOVE it!
Looking forward to reading your blog!
Mmm I love me some broccoli with tahini. SO happy to hear from you:)
omg, I am practically in tears right now. SO EXCITED YOU ARE BACK!!
*doing the Elaine dance (seinfeld) wildly in my seat in humanities class*
Welcome back, girl! Stoked to have my favorite blogger in biz again!!
Yayyyy!!! As everyone keeps telling you, SO happy to have my favorite mama back
Love yoU!
Ok I must ask- do you eat your broccoli raw in your salads?? You crazy lady. Broc is just about the only veg I can’t eat raw. The Mimic Cream looks yummy, I am currently loving the coconut creamer (of course) by Turtle Mountain, you should try it!! Your new hair is HOT! Hot hot hot mama, love you and so glad you are back!! Your family is beautiful as always.
Hi I just wanted to say that I love your blog so far. From the comments above I’m guessing you had an another blog also. Your girls are too cute!
yay! missed you all!!!
im so excited you are back!!
You are a sneaky lil devil and I love it! Do you KNOW who will be um, SO excited about this…
YES….M to the OMZ!!!! She asks about u all the time
I love the new nicknames, although I’ll still throw out “lampshade” and “pillowcase” if you ever need a plan C..
LOVE u mama pea!!
Hello, I’ve never commented before but I’m delurking to say I’m glad one of my favorite bloggers is back!
So happy you’re back! And loving the new nicknames around here
MY SISTER WAS VELMA FOR HALLOWEEN LAST YEAR:D Rad costume
love you and your blog <3
Gigi is pretty much the cutest witch EVER, and that includes MK&A in that Halloween special about the twins. Have you seen that? Classic. ANYway.
I really want to see Paranormal Activity, but I’m sure Ari will have nothing to do with it when he gets back from la France. He’s a pansy about the scary movies, but shh!
See ya later, Velma.
So glad you are back. The new hair- hawt!
welcome back! you were surely missed! =)
Hi!!!!
-A
Oh my sweet Lord! I’m so happy you’re back – I need my dose of you daily and I kept forgetting to take it before. Totes my fault
You know I’m going to have to mimic that apple crisp thing. Cinnamon bread, vegan or not, is definitely worth it. That 2nd picture!? Presh, I loves!
So glad to see you! By the way, I ADORE your haircut!
Holy crap!! I am about to pee my pants with excitement! Glad you’re back woman!
Mel
So glad you’re back!! I absolutely love your writing style, and always find myself bursting out laughing when reading your witty posts. LOVE LOVE the new haircut–and can’t wait to keep reading more of Peas and Thank You
I just found your blog after reading your guest post on fitnessista. I never read your previous blog, but thoroughly enjoyed reading the first two entries on your new site. Welcome back!
haha you are the sex kitten version of velma!!
and even though I’m far from vegan, I’m not as interested in food network anymore either…always lookin for ways to enjoy paula deen’s cookin’ sans butter
(doubt that can be done)
YAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY! This blog is making my day, along with your EXTREMELY hot new haircut! And that was my halloween costume last year! HAHAHA! Oh the joy of this blog! Makes a gal smile real big!
Thank you for coming back!!!!
i sometimes also ignore the vegan-ness of some items. but in my case that would be shrimp and goat cheese
*gigi* is the cutest witch ever
have a wonderful night <3
Congrats on the new home! It is truly a blessing to have you back!
I am surprised Gigi went with a Witch costume over a princess or a ballerina!
I AM SOOOOOOOO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK MAMA!!!!!!!!! I HAVE MISSED YOUR SUNSHINE!!!
I am so excited to follow you along!!!
Your old blog was such a breath of fresh air – - – be smug in the fact that you probably made many many peoples’ days and motivate many of us daily! WELCOME BACK
I hope you both wear your costumes from now until November 1st!
YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I am SO happy that you are back
I have always loved you and your blog!! And your entire family.
SO happy.fun. and FULL of delicious food!
So happy to have you back!!! You will be one of my daily reads! Your food is inspirational and you always make me giggle!
OMG Your back!!!! this jsut made my day, night, year.
xoxo
Lo
heyhey!! so glad to see you back. everyone is as adorable as can be and the eats are fab as always : )
love!
katie
Glad to find your new blog!
I’m impressed that your Whole Foods salad is only $8.50 I always end up going totally overboard….
Yay for Great Harvest!!
So I just realized that you’ve basically been eating a similar version of my beloved “baked apple messes” for breakfast!! Ahh, I have GOT to do that! Why do I only eat them at night!?!??! Clearly, I just had an epiphany.