So I’ve settled into the role of being a working Mom again. It was not nearly as hard this time because my company is very cognizant of a work/life balance.  They put a lot of focus on family, so that has helped.

I’m also working about a block from my husband, so that is nice too!  Our new nanny has been a Godsend as well.   Without her I don’t think I’d be nearly as organized, or get anything done.

I do miss my kids… A LOT.  But I do think it makes the time you spend with them more quality time. I think I’ve found a descent balance that fits me.

As you can tell by my lack of posts, I’m pretty busy.  But, I promise to post more!  Tonight I’m making a copycat recipe that I cant wait to blog.

These tuna melts were to die for.  My daughter loves mashed avocado too so she was thrilled when I pulled a few of them out of the fridge.

Tuna Melts with Avocado
courtesy of Cooking Light, June 2011

serves: 4
WW PointsPlus: 12

2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 avocado
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 (6-ounce) pieces French bread, halved lengthwise and toasted

Preheat broiler to high.

Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well to coat. Place juice in a small bowl. Peel, seed, and chop avocado. Add avocado to juice; toss. Add avocado mixture and tomatoes to tuna mixture; toss well to combine. Sprinkle cheese evenly over cut sides of bread, and broil for 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Place 1 bread slice, cheese side up, on each of 4 plates, and divide tuna mixture evenly among bread slices.

Sustainable Choice: Solid white tuna is albacore, the most sustainable choice among varieties of tuna.

~M