Easy and Delicious Githeri Recipe

Did you know that Githeri is one of the easiest foods you can make? It requires very little effort and time. This is why many bachelors do not mind making Githeri as long as the boiling is done. You can boil a good amount of githeri and keep it in the fridge for later use. Now for those nights you sit and wonder what to cook, just go to the fridge, toss a few vegetables here and there and you will have a good meal of delicious githeri in less than 30 minutes.
Here is a picture of my boiled Githeri:

Here is a Simple Githeri Recipe that I use when am in a hurry:
What you need:
3-4 cups of boiled githeri
2 cloves of minced garlic
1 onion, diced
2 tomatoes -finely chopped
4 large potatoes-peeled and cubed
2 finely chopped carrots
Oil
Salt to taste
Any other spices you like

How to cook Delicious Githeri in just a few minutes
1. Place a large sufuria or pan on the fire. Add oil and let it heat before adding the onions and garlic. Let the onions cook until well browned.
2. Add the tomatoes and let them cook, until completely dissolved.
3. Add the potatoes and carrots and let them soak the tomato juice.
Tip: If you like your carrots crunchy, it is best to add them together with the potatoes. If you like them well-cooked, you can add them with the tomatoes.
4. Add the boiled Githeri and stir, mixing well with the vegetables.
5. Add 2 cups of water and let it simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes. Check if the potatoes are well cooked and remove from heat source.
6. Let the Githeri sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with avocado and enjoy you simple and delicious Githeri.
Here is the end-product:

Love it! Share your results when you try this!

Nine Months Measles Vaccines

After sleeping very late last night watching the opening match of the World Cup, we woke up quite late this morning. By the way for those who do not know, I am a huge soccer fan. I love football and for the next month am going to have very little sleep because of the World Cup.
It was an interesting first match and I can only imagine how much more interesting the tournament will become. Am not yet ready to reveal the country am supporting but I will eventually.
Anyways, tomorrow my baby is turning 9 months and so we went to get his measles shot today.
He cried but not too much. It is usually so difficult to see your baby get an injection. Am scared of those things and you can only imagine the look on my face seeing him get his shot on the arm. He is one courageous boy.
I love when you go for these clinics and find a nurse that is really nice and good to the patients. Many people have had not so good experiences with nurses at ante-natal clinics but am usually one of the lucky few. I just want to say thank you to the few nurses who are really nice and reassure us first time moms that we are doing great no matter what.
Anyways, I hope you are having a great Friday and looking forward to the Cameroon vs Mexico game tonight. Am supporting Cameroon here....Africa all the way.
Have fun.

New Nanny

Monday 11 a.m.

I've been trying to find a nanny for the last two weeks. Its been such a struggle. I mean, am sure there are so many people out there looking for a job. Why then is it so difficult to find one?
Anyway, after numerous phone calls, failed meetings and following many leads, I finally hired a nanny. She arrived on Monday at 11 a.m.
I've been really praying about this issue. When you hire someone you dont know and have never met to come live in your house and take care of your baby, it is a difficult thing. But, I needed the help. My baby is almost nine months now and a handful. I was getting really overwhelmed trying to put in some work, take care of baby and complete all house chores.
Am really hoping that things will get better as we get to know each other. One thing that made me really happy was that Lowell did not have trouble with her even for a minute. Over the past few weeks, he has been having serious issues with separation anxiety. He has been so clingy that I could not go to the bathroom without him wailing like he is in pain. However, he's been super warm with the nanny and I hope they get along well.
All in all, am still praying that things work out and everything falls into place accordingly.

Thank you Note

I don't know why, but I just had the urge to write in this space.
It came suddenly and has not left.
Anyway, I just want to express my gratitude.
To God, to my family, to my friends and the whole wide world.
For I am alive and that in itself is the greatest gift ever. Am so thankful for the air I breath, for a healthy nose that can take in the air. Am so thankful for healthy lungs that sieve out the oxygen.
Oh!how we forget the little things.
Am so thankful for my little fingers that can type this message.
It is so great being able to type out my message on this keyboard.
Thank you and I miss you all.

New Home

Hi everyone:
Please find me blogging at my new home HERE
Get updates on baby and life in general over there.
Hope to see you there. I miss you all!

2 months

My baby boy is  2 months old today and I love him like crazy.
He is growing up so fast.

                                                                       Much love!!!

Fare Thee Well Mum

Hello lovely people:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support through this difficult year and my mother in laws battle with cancer.
However, for those who do not know, she passed on peacefully at home on Sunday 23rd June, 2013.
We held a service and burial ceremony on 29th June 2013 and are now in the process of trying to move on.
It has been a truly difficult time for us.
We loved her so much and were torn between letting her go since she was suffering too much from the cancer or holding on too her and continually taking care of her.
Sometimes, its such a conflicting situation. We have had conflicting feelings for such a long time.
However, she did prepare us.
She told us not to pray for her healing but for God to do his will.
The night before she died (I still cannot believe am typing that word) she prayed for each one of us separately. She talked to us and told us the kind of life she wanted us to live.
It was an emotional night but an amazing fellowship.
Its like she knew.
Looking back, I know she was ready and when that Sunday afternoon came, with my father in law watching and praying with her, she breathed her last and slipped into the hands of God.
She was a firm believer so I know that her eternal dreams have been fulfilled.
We loved her and will always do and we do miss her terribly.
We cry a lot.
But we know that God picked the best from His garden.
He did not want her to suffer anymore.
He wanted to restore her health and give her the fullness of life.
I do feel teary writing this but I know she is in a truly better place.
A place where cancer is non-existent.
A place of pure and unrestricted joy.
Fare thee well Mum!
We do love you so very much!

On my Heart

There are times that life serves us things that are too scary, we try to run  away and hide our faces under the sand.
I have been wanting to talk about the issue that has been on my hear for a long time.
However, when I open the blog and try to type in the words, I just crash and hide under the sand.
But, today is the day.

On my heart today is my mother in law.
Just a fact you should know is I love her to bits.
I don't know how us as human beings can meet someone at a later stage in life and just love them like your own. Am very protective of her.
However, the reason why she is on my heart constantly is because of Cancer.
Yes, it is scary and that is why I have not been able to write about it.
She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few years ago and it has been a difficult couple of years for her.
There have been numerous trips to the hospital, abroad and in Kenya.
There have been huge medical bills that have had a huge impact on the family.
There have been constant medication, surgery, chemotherapy and just a crazy medical schedule.
There have been numerous hospital admissions.
There have been crazy days when she got so sick and we got so scared.
And then there have been the difficult days, the days when we all give up. The days when we all do not know what to do. The days when even with all the strength we have developed so far, it is not enough.
The days when we just sit and wonder what next.

But then after a few days of giving up, we realize that she is still here and we have to be strong for her and for ourselves.
Those are the days when we wipe our tears and start looking for a new way to help her feel better.
Ways to show her how much we love her.

She is on my heart today because she is very protective of me too.
She is so eager to meet her grandchild and I totally hope its a girl because I want to name her after her.
She has taught me so much.
I now know how to love my siblings more because of the way she relates to hers.
I now understand that family is the greatest gift one can ever have.
I also know that am loved because she has shown me love.

I just keep praying that she feels better and that God restores her.
That God touches her and resuscitates her health.
My biggest prayer right now is that God gives her strength to take each day as it comes.

My heart be still, for things will be alright!

Random things about Pregnancy, A letter to baby and Inaugural blog bump pictures

Hello lovelies!
I know I seem kind of unstable in my blogging.
Unstable is even an understatement. I usually don't even know where to start when I open a new blog post.
Frankly, the blank page kind of scares me.But am trying to get back, little by little.

25 weeks 1 day

So today, I wanted to share with you some pictures of the bump.
Baby is growing so fast. Am getting bigger by the day and this whole pregnancy shenanigans will be over before I know it.

-Oh, and my feet are more swollen than ever so there's that.
I swear I've never had feet as big as this. And I totally dislike when everyone is like, 'Oh, your feet are so swollen, sorry, do this and that and that and it will help".
I know people are just trying to be helpful but it sucks to have ankles the size of apples and shoes that don't fit by the end of the day.
-Oh another random thing about pregnancy is the medication. One day you are on Folic acid tablets, next day is iron supplements, next time is an antibiotic to fight an infection, next is vitamin supplements......its actually kind of crazy.
I actually told my hubby today to go buy the meds prescribed by the doctor yesterday and come take them himself. It kind of sucks to always be on medication but if its for baby, I guess I can take a few more.

25 wks, 5 days

-One beautiful and random thing is the big kicks am getting these days. I will be 26 weeks on Saturday and the baby is one strong one. The kicks are getting stronger and baby is active all the time these days. Its exciting and so reassuring to know that someone is growing in my tummy and they like to play around.

-Appetite has not been too good these days. I eat something little and my stomach get full. Sometimes during lunch time, am still full from what I ate for breakfast making it difficult to maintain proper feeding habits. I think the baby has pushed my intestines up so they do not have enough space for food.
Am really rambling here, so let me leave it at that.

Dear Baby,

25 weeks, 5 days

One sentence. We love you too much and we cant wait to have you here with us so we I can dress you up in the cute clothes we've been buying you.
Loving thoughts,
Mummy and Daddy.

Bumdate: 24 Weeks

Hello good people,
Am back again with another bumpdate.
I can honestly tell you that the baby is definitely getting bigger. No more hiding.
My bump is all over the place.
But, I think that's a good thing coz it only means we are getting closer to meeting our baby for the first time.
How far along am I: 24 weeks 4 days
How am I feeling: Right now? Sleepy. Generally feeling good
Total Weight Gain: Maybe 6 kgs or 13lbs. Sometimes I feel so huge yet at other times I feel too tiny.
How big is Baby:According to Baby Center, baby is the size of an ear of corn. Really, that sounds weird. Anyway, lets just say that is the size.

Source: babycenter.com via jan on Pinterest

The baby is a foot long this week.
Maternity Clothes: Yes, all the way. Am thinking of shopping for some more this week.
Stretch marks: Not yet. However, for the past week I had this weird rash on my breasts that spread to the neck and was really ugly. I went to the doctor and was given some medicines which have worked miracles. Its now clearing up and I am slowly going back to showing off my cleavage! (better do it while you can, right? Who knows what will happen when the baby is here.)
Sleep: Am always sleepy. But I think I was a little overworked last week. Hope to catch up on sleep as the week wears off.
Best Moment of this Week: I could say Sunday when my hubby's family came to visit my parents. It was a really good day for us.
Movement: Lots of movement. The baby likes to start moving around when am lying still or just silent and relaxed which is similar to last week. He also moves when I eat or drink something. Am yet to master what he likes and what he doesn't.
Food Cravings: Most definitely! Loving soups and comfort food. I've been having a terrible cold so I've been really specific on what I eat. I found a really nice website called Hellofood that delivers food from my favorite local Nairobi restaurants at a very low cost. Am loving it coz now it means I can actually eat what I want without the stress of cooking or physically going to the restaurant.
Food Aversions: I just don't like strong smelling food. Thats it.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button In or Out: Kind of almost out. I can actually say it is overstretched. This baby is really getting big.
What I miss: Feeling more energetic and not having to take medicine every night.
What am looking forward to: More baby shopping. Cant wait to get the baby some more clothes and cute stuff that just makes me wish the baby was here already.
Milestone: 6 months already!!Doing good!!Am proud of me, hubby and baby!

22 Weeks Bumpdate

Hello amazing people,
There I go again, vanishing from the surface of the earth and when you think I'll never come back, I pop out again.
Talking of popping, someone has popped. And when I say popped, I mean some part of my body has really popped.
If you read my previous post which was like a month ago, I think, I spilled the beans on my pregnancy.
I am doing pretty well and although there are still no pictures, I still want to give you a bumpdate.
Its been a good ride so far and I only hope it gets better.
We are already past the halfway mark and time is waiting for no woman this time around.
So here we go:
How far along are you:  22 Weeks and 3 days
How I'm feeling: I feel pretty good these days. Hunger pangs do strike now and then but am doing Ok. Also, I've been bloated this week but today woke up feeling better. Also I've got this newfound enthusiasm for life. Guess thats what comes with being a first time mommy.
Total Weight Gain: Am not really sure, but at the last doctor's appointment, I had gained a total of 5 kgs or you can say 11 pounds. My mum was a little happy about this since she has been telling me that am not gaining enough weight.
How big is baby: I hope baby is big enough. According to BabyCenter, baby at this age is 11 inches long and the size of a spaghetti squash.

Source: babycentre.co.uk via BabyCentre on Pinterest

Maternity clothes: Yep, none of my jeans fit anymore. But there is one that I still squeeze into even though I cannot zip up.
Stretch marks: No. Hoping that they don't show up any time soon.
Sleep: Am kind of sleepy these days. I never stay up past 10.30 except when am working night shifts. However, this week I've not slept too well. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night to tell hubby that my baby is not allowing me to sleep. I think I need some extra pillows.
Best moment this week: On Saturday, my sister and I went shopping and bought some baby clothes. Some onesies, little warm sweaters, socks and a warm hat. It felt so good and made everything so real. I really do adore my sister and she is great company esp. for shopping. I think she will be a great auntie.
Movement: Yes, the baby is very active. Especially when am relaxed, I feel like there is a boxing match in there. But I love it, so very much. Sometimes baby kicks when am at work or in a serious meeting and I just smile to myself thinking that no one else can feel it but am actually carrying a human being inside of me.
Food cravings: Yes. I've been craving fish for the longest time and I've not yet gotten around to eating some. Think I should do that today.
Food Aversions: None.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly button in or out: In. However, it is not as in as it was before I got pregnant. I think that as the baby gets bigger, it is coming out more and more.
What I miss: I miss wine or just some kind of alcohol. I juts love my baby too much to take any at this time.
What am looking forward to:Oh, am so looking forward to the ultrasound two weeks from now. I cant wait to see the baby move about and maybe have a peek at his nether regions to know the gender.
Milestone: Just getting to 22 weeks is a milestone by itself. Feeling he baby move is also a big milestone. I've started doing some shopping too and I think that's a big milestone too.

Welcome 26 and A really big announcement

Hi there? Somebody, Anybody???Are you still out there?
Do you still come to this little space to see if I've updated anything??
Am sorry I've disappointed you over the last few months but there has been a lot going on.
Please bear with me and lets hope we can take this journey together all over again.

First things first: Today is my birthday. Am 26. Holy cow!!Am getting really really old. Like really old.
But am happy about it all.
It has been a great day, though a work day, all the birthday wishes made my day but most importantly, hubby made my day. Thank you to him.

Now onto the big announcement:

Source: Uploaded by user via Janet on Pinterest

Yes, we are PREGNANT. Oh my God!I've been waiting to find the right moment to blurt it out on here but there seems to be no right moment. I don't know if its pregnancy brain or its just me not knowing how time is flying. I think its just the joy of being a first time mom.
Am 18 weeks and that is almost halfway there and we are so excited. I hope you can read the excitement from these words. The whole experience has been life changing and I hope to share more with you as we go along!
Am so blessed to be carrying this little bun in my tummy and I already cannot and I repeat cannot wait to meet him or her.
I can only hope for much more fun and joy as this journey continues.
All your support and advice is highly appreciated.

Facts of Me

Its been a long time since I blogged.
I miss it, a lot but I cant seem to get it done.
We lost our camera and that has taken a toll on my blogging..
And then there are some other good things going on and I cant share them with you yet..so I just find myself kind of in a block...
But anyway, lets explore a little about me...
-I trip a lot, I dont know whats-up with that. My hubby sometimes holds my hand as we cross the road as he says I might trip and fall at the center of the road.
-These days am a crazy sleeper. I sleep everywhere and anywhere, and I start dreaming in like 2 seconds.I even sleep on my desk at work and start dreaming like immediately.
-Am obsessed with mangoes right now. I've already eaten three and its only 11 a.m.
-I love reality TV, Giuliana & Bill, Tia & Tamera, The Bachelor are some of my favorites.
-Am good at keeping secrets. I never tell, like never.
-I think I'll never use my degree...
-I dont like drinking plain milk..I have to add chocolate or something
-I do love food, but I dont eat as much as I would like.
-My hubby loves pork and I love it too but he is kinda obsessed and we almost always disagree on what kind of meat to buy. His choice=pork always.
-I think I've come to the end of my facts.

Currently and Thankful Thursday

Am currently:

Missing my mum and the entire family. The holidays were so good so its not abnormal to suffer from a little homesickness.

Thinking about the year ahead. There are so many projects going on in my life right now and I cant wait to see them come to fruition. I can only pray for the best.

Considering eating some fish. I just miss that taste. Must make it happen soonest.

Loving my hubby. He has been super caring this year and am getting used to it. Am totally loving it.

Am thankful for:

-health...I never say this enough but am so grateful for a healthy body.

-My two families.

-Chilli sauces(am loving pepper these days)

-My sister(she is absolutely the best)

-my smart phone(which I actually don't own but hope to get soonest)

-all of you and your lovely comments that I love so much.

-the sunshine..its really sunny around here.

What are you Thankful for???

Talk to Each Other

It is a New Year, that for sure I understand very clearly.

But I don't understand why I've been slacking when it comes to blogging!

I really don't.

It is also hard to understand why it has been difficult getting my creative juices flowing this year..

I think am still in the holiday mood...

Today I just wanted to talk about how silent we've become

We have stopped saying the things we need to say!

I sometimes think it is because we have found other outlets that allow us to let out our feelings...

We no longer talk to the people that matter

I am a victim of this in some ways...

Instead of telling my family or a friend how happy I am or expressing my joys and pains, I say it here on the blog.

It gives me joy to share it here but the relationships I have with those that matter are neglected..

We use Facebook, Twitter and other means to share what is on our minds, instead of saying it to our husbands and wives..

We forget that exclamation marks and smileys can never replace the excitement on someone's face when we share some exciting news!

I just want us to talk some more

Talk to each other, face each other, smile, laugh, cry and listen to each other...

This way, we will keep the joy of human relationships..

We will enjoy our conversations more..

And life will be more satisfying...

Happy New Year

It feels like its been too long since I've written here,

But a break is always helpful..

And it was Christmas, so all sorts of excuses are acceptable.

Anyway, am here to say how thankful I am for this New Year.

There are many who may have wanted to see it but didn't..

Am thankful for one thing that I cant talk about right now....but something so special and exciting.

Am thankful for family...the holidays were perfect because of all of you

Am thankful for a beautiful year ahead..

One full of blessings,love and joy

One filled with little surprises and bundles of joy

A year of success, fun, laughter and many many hugs and kisses...

Thank you and Cheers to 2013!

Yarn Along: What I've been upto

Last week I did not post my updates and adventures with yarn.
But this week, I made sure to take pictures so I could show you what going on here.
I can totally say that am in love with crocheting.
This little hobby that I discovered many years ago but only decided to work on a few months ago.
I absolutely love it people.
I dont know what it is but I love crochet.
I cant get enough yarn and I keep looking for more projects to immerse my hands into.
Onto the projects:
I started this small ripple blanket and am working on it slowly..no hurry. Its my go to project when I have nothing else to crochet.

Next up: my first cowl/infinity scarf.

Lets just be honest, I always wanted one but I was too lazy to make it.
Now I did one and I cannot get enough.
I wore it Yesterday when it was raining hard and the cold was biting.
Am now making larger ones, that wrap around the neck at-least once or twice.
Some people have asked some questions about what I make and now am dreaming of opening an etsy shop [encouragement would be highly appreciated]
Anyway, on Thursday am off to celebrate my sister's graduation. Lots of traveling, then I get to go to my parents for Christmas and am so excited.
It is truly the season to be happy and jolly.
Hope you are having lots of fun and preparing for Christmas...lots of food, laughter and overall joy!
Love you loves!