New look and updates!

I spent my blogging time over the past several days updating my template. I am still working on the header image (it's finished, but isn't displaying correctly). After some puzzlement, I ended up reworking my header image so it displays correctly. So now it's time for some actual content. I finally chose my title, which is an affectionate reference to the color of my house (to be exact, it's Smurf blue). Moving here has been the key to many positive changes in our family, so I thought the old place deserved some recognition.

The weight loss is going much better than I reported on Saturday--if you've seen the weight loss ticker in my sidebar, you know how much better. By some miracle, I managed to lose 5.8 pounds last week! It's not that I didn't try to stay on top of the calories, but I certainly never met the goal for losing 2 pounds a week. The only explanation I have is breastfeeding. I came in tied for third with several other people.

The chicken dish I made Saturday evening was delicious! I would suggest it to anyone, dieting or not. It combines some of my favorite tastes--garlic, feta cheese, olives--to make up a rich Mediterranean flavor. The only problem was that Naomi sat on my lap during the meal, which left the top of her head smelling like gyros. I craved them for the rest of the evening! My friends on Atkins could probably have this also, without the flour coating. If you try it, note that I substituted basil for mint--I'm sure either way it would be tasty!

I think that about brings things up to speed. I am headed to bed. Good night, all!