watermelon lime fresca

Play dates, diapers, giggles, tickle time, making meals, laundry, avoiding disasters, a mommy bootcamp here and there, more play time: my days are filled to the brim and seem to be flying by lately.  Ventures like this blog are slowly slipping between my fingers, yet I feel as though my life is shaping into what it was always meant to be.    As a stay-at-home-mom my main job is to be with Knox, like really be with him; not just physically, but mentally.  To be present and mindful with him as much as possible during the days, teaching him life lessons and new skills, and making memories in every activity we do.   The other day we took a trip to the park and as I watched him splash around in the kiddie wading pool, a huge grin over his cute little face with a loud screech every now and then, I realized this was exactly where I was meant to be. 

A part of me feels guilty and sad that this blog has been pushed to the back burner, however, in a world that is so chaotic right now, spending time with my family, especially Knox, seems to be all that matters.   As the son of a holistic nutritionist, Knox is always testing my concoctions…and he never seems to mind!  This was one of them: a refreshing watermelon, grapefruit, lime-ade with chia seeds.  I diluted his a bit with water, but non-the-less, he grabbed the sippy cup in his chubby little hands and sucked it back! I know these days at this age won't last forever, so I'm soaking in every moment that I can, and quick recipes like this make it so much easier!  

Happy Summer everyone! 

Watermelon Lime "Fresca"

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 cups watermelon juice or a combination of watermelon and grapefruit

2 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

½-3/4  Tablespoon honey (optional)

2 1/2  Tablespoons of chia seeds

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large jar with a tight fitting lid and shake vigorously until combined.  Pour and enjoy :)