Let’s see. How did I mess up as a mom this week?

You know. I did pretty well when I think about it. Some of it has to do with the fact that I can still barely speak above a whisper (thanks to the Botox). That means I can’t YELL at my kid. Not that I had the energy to. This illness has caused me to shed 9 pounds very quickly which has left me feeling pretty light-headed. How do these Hollywood actresses do it? With their crash diets. I guess it doesn’t matter if they end up feeling light-headed. They probably don’t even notice a difference.

Well, here’s a drink that’ll leave YOU feeling light-headed. But in a good, yummy way. It’s a twist on a pina colada called….

2 very ripe bananas
1 cup diced fresh pineapple, plus 4 wedges for garnish
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup “lite” coconut milk (see Tip)
3 cups ice cubes
6 ounces (3/4 cup) light rum

Puree bananas, diced pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut milk and ice in a blender. Stir in rum. Divide among 4 glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 228 calories; 2 g fat (2 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 12 mg sodium; 339 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (52% daily value).
2 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 1/2 fat

TIP:  Refrigerate leftover coconut milk for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months. It will appear separated when thawed; simply mix until smooth.

ENJOY! Remember….don’t feel guilt and drive.