Yes, I do realize that it now the last few days of January and I still have yet to post pictures dating as far back as the end of November. Is this where I can play the "I have seven children" card?!?!lol
*sigh* I will eventually get to it, if not for the sake of saving myself therapy bills from the children who did not get their birthday pictures posted on their Mama's blog! HA!
My brain is a complete pile of mush, now that may not be much of a surprise to some...har har....but in all reality it truly feels like it is. This is Brain Fog and is a symptom of Fibromyalgia and yes, Celiac. Brain Fog really bites, it is not fun being lost in a complete sentence or totally blanking out on someone's name or other information that you know. Thank goodness this is temporary. Thank goodness that very soon I can make it all better!
The dinner theater we went to on Sunday night was positively awesome! We had so much fun. It was fully interactive and hilarious. We get to experience another dinner theater on Tuesday evening as well. Bill won tickets again to a different venue. It's a bit more formal and a little less interactive, but it is supposed to be just as wonderful. Exciting!
You may notice on the left hand side of my blog here that there is a button labeled 'A Year of Choice'. If you click on it and follow to the site it explains what it means. Yes, it is from last year, but I just came across it and I thought it was a fantastic idea for this year as well. (Well, every year for that matter) I think we as human beings have a choice for everything, even if it is just in how we react to a situation. I know life can toss us sticky, yucky messes but we can ALWAYS choose how we respond and react to them. I think if we all try to keep that in mind, we could all be better off emotionally. Keeping in mind that anger is a response to our needs not being met. This is one of my biggest goals for this year, to really focus on emotional well being. It's an interesting journey. There is sooooo much negativity filled in this world and I truly believe it creates a negative energy force that can engulf and encompass us if we allow it. So we can choose to focus on positivity and surround ourselves with positive energy which will in turn attract more positive energy. I firmly believe we manifest what we think, so as the saying goes 'Think Happy Thoughts'
My choice this week has been staying positive while Bill has had to work late almost all week. It really sucks when he isn't home for dinner (we eat dinner as a family EVERY night) and not until later on in the evening, so I decided to try out some new recipes for dinner (the kids are typically more adventurous with different tastes) and I also made some killer desserts (which we have saved for Daddy to enjoy when he gets home!!) So while it is crappy not having him here for dinner, I was able to focus that energy towards something else and make it positive! Yay!
Of course the biggest challenge has been staying focused on positivity while doing this Gluten Challenge...ugh.....but, it will answer some questions and be worth it in the end. The best part about it is I know what is causing all my discomfort and I know I will be better in a couple of weeks where as before, I had no clue what was wrong and if I would ever figure it out!
On that note, here's to sending you all positive energy!!
Blessed be!
Showing posts with label WF/DF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label WF/DF. Show all posts
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Autumn Has Arrived!
Brrrrrr, today certainly has had a chill to it. No snow (it's definitely not uncommon for us to have a bit of snow this time year), but it sure is brisk out there. The perfect day to whip up a batch of Pumpkin Spice muffins for dessert tonight. Oh how I love Pumpkin, and it's so super good for you!
Pumpkin has loads of vitamin A and is a great source of your B vitamins. Pumpkin is low in fat and low in calories. It is super easy to throw a scoop of raw pumpkin into almost any kind of muffin mix. We toss scoops of raw pumpkin into our oatmeal and add clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger with some maple syrup, for a awesome tasting breakfast. Pumpkins are also an antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory!! You can also toss a scoop into your smoothie! I would use 1 cup of almond/soy/rice/hemp milk, a scoop of raw pumpkin, a good sprinkle of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and some crushed clove to make a warming Autumn evening snack
You can even use it in cookies! I have used it as a substitute for oil/butter in some recipes.
Hurray for the Pumpkin, a member of the Gourd family who's name means Large Melon in Greek.
Of course, let's not forget the pumpkin's other important job: serving as a Jack-o-Lantern at Halloween!!
That will be for a later post though.........
Onwards! I thought I would share the recipe I will be using for our DF/GF pumpkin pie. I just buy pre-made GF pie crusts from our local GF bakery. It is one time saver I don't hesitate to use, although I have successfully made GF pies from scratch.
Here ya go:
GF/DF/SF Pumpkin Pie
Speaking of GF, I learned the hard way that Kraft Marshmallows are NOT GF. I checked the ingredients and nothing looks Gluten so there must be cross contamination. However, Walmart (cough, choke) does in fact have GF marshmallows (which is why I wrongfully assumed that Kraft's would be fine too, even though nowhere on the package does it say that) which set me up for a week of agony. Ugh, I cannot believe I spent so much time like that and thought it was normal. YUCK! Thankfully, I am on the healing road now and I won't be making that mistake again! I also have every intention on mastering the art of marshmallow making, the bonfires just don't seem the same without!
Tonight for dinner is Cream of Tomato soup (thank goodness for my Vitamix!!) with grilled cheese sandwiches (we use raw, lactose free cheese, so far it has not negatively affected anyone) and fresh cut veggie sticks, the perfect meal for this cool Fall day! Yum!
I most likely won't be on until after the weekend since Bill has the next few days off, but I will be back mid-week next week and hopefully might even have some pics of our new dog!!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Pumpkin has loads of vitamin A and is a great source of your B vitamins. Pumpkin is low in fat and low in calories. It is super easy to throw a scoop of raw pumpkin into almost any kind of muffin mix. We toss scoops of raw pumpkin into our oatmeal and add clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger with some maple syrup, for a awesome tasting breakfast. Pumpkins are also an antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory!! You can also toss a scoop into your smoothie! I would use 1 cup of almond/soy/rice/hemp milk, a scoop of raw pumpkin, a good sprinkle of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and some crushed clove to make a warming Autumn evening snack
You can even use it in cookies! I have used it as a substitute for oil/butter in some recipes.
Hurray for the Pumpkin, a member of the Gourd family who's name means Large Melon in Greek.
Of course, let's not forget the pumpkin's other important job: serving as a Jack-o-Lantern at Halloween!!
That will be for a later post though.........
Onwards! I thought I would share the recipe I will be using for our DF/GF pumpkin pie. I just buy pre-made GF pie crusts from our local GF bakery. It is one time saver I don't hesitate to use, although I have successfully made GF pies from scratch.
Here ya go:
GF/DF/SF Pumpkin Pie
Speaking of GF, I learned the hard way that Kraft Marshmallows are NOT GF. I checked the ingredients and nothing looks Gluten so there must be cross contamination. However, Walmart (cough, choke) does in fact have GF marshmallows (which is why I wrongfully assumed that Kraft's would be fine too, even though nowhere on the package does it say that) which set me up for a week of agony. Ugh, I cannot believe I spent so much time like that and thought it was normal. YUCK! Thankfully, I am on the healing road now and I won't be making that mistake again! I also have every intention on mastering the art of marshmallow making, the bonfires just don't seem the same without!
Tonight for dinner is Cream of Tomato soup (thank goodness for my Vitamix!!) with grilled cheese sandwiches (we use raw, lactose free cheese, so far it has not negatively affected anyone) and fresh cut veggie sticks, the perfect meal for this cool Fall day! Yum!
I most likely won't be on until after the weekend since Bill has the next few days off, but I will be back mid-week next week and hopefully might even have some pics of our new dog!!
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!!
Friday, May 21, 2010
What does a 'real food' pantry look like?
Okay, so you hear all this good stuff about eating healthy, wholesome 'real food', but what does it look like?
Here is an awesome little video from Naturally Knocked Up. She takes us on a tour through her fridge/freezer and pantry. Her cupboards resemble pretty close to mine, lots of ingredients to make yummy things from scratch!
Did you notice what ISN'T in there? Did you see any frosted cereals? Or any boxed cereals for that matter! Did you see any processed boxed foods?
Making the switch is hard, I won't lie to you. We have done a complete full circle and it's been hard at times and other times it's been easy! Giving up the flavours that processed foods offer is hard, they taste sooo good. But, the truth is, it's not REAL flavour. It's sodium and artificial flavours, a chemical soup of preservatives and additives. Not to mention the sugar content. A good rule of thumb, if it's advertised on TV, STAY AWAY!!!
You can virtually make everything you can buy at the store, trust me! It does take some time for your body and taste buds to adjust to REAL FOOD flavour, but when it does, let me tell you, the processed stuff tastes AWFUL! I promise you.
We are just in the final stages of clearing out the last few things (ketchup, mayo and whole wheat crackers) we just limit the use, eventually we will either make our own or buy a different brand.......baby steps! We do on occasion buy organic mac n cheese(ANNIES) as a treat, but prefer the homemade version made with brown rice pasta.
We also use our pantry items in the bathroom too!!lol I use a coconut oil/arrowroot powder/baking soda/teatree oil deodorant. Baking soda/Apple cider vinegar, for shampoo/conditioner, EVOO/sea salt body scrub and olive oil soap for washing, olive oil and coconut oil mix for body lotion, and baking soda for toothpaste! For cleaning, baking soda/sea salt/vinegar is all we use (I did have some pink solution for awhile, which is awesome stuff, but we've run out now). Laundry, we use a seventh generation type soap and fabric softener. I was happily using my cloth diapers until I discovered that my much loved front loading washer/dryer does not clean my diapers properly no matter how many times I strip them...grrrrrr...I have tried a gazillion different things and combinations and nothing has worked to get them from stopping to smell like ammonia every time she pees, it was so bad it was burning her!* So, as much as it breaks my heart, I am using 'sposies. ICK! I hate them! Hate, hate, hate them!!lol I do however try to use the most earth friendly ones I can, but still. I'm looking into maybe trying G-Diapers as an alternative. But I can't help it, I miss my hemp/wool combos.
Also, the one other area that I am about to change is my make-up. Right now, I use mascara, eyeliner and some blush/bronzer. All of them are your basic run-of-the-mill stuff......loaded with all kinds of garbage.....I know!::groan:: I try to only wear when I am going out instead of a daily basis. I'm hoping to slowly replace my brands with a more natural/eco friendly product, I'm just in the process of researching the best brand to fit my budget. Obviously I can replace my $5 Maybelline with a $45 natural brand!!lol I'll keep you posted on my quest! :o) And although I have completely let my natural hair color grow out completely (oh yes, I did! first time since I was 12!!) I do plan on adding some highlights after my haircut in a few weeks.
Lastly, minimal sunscreen. This is a touchy subject with some I have learned (okay, maybe not as touchy as not vaccinating my kids...lol) we do not use sunscreen UNLESS we are going to be in direct sunlight for a really long time or if my kids or myself already has a bit of pink. We use coconut oil for regular use! I am in the process of making my own combo with some other oils that have known low SPF levels. For the most part though, we are relying on a healthy tan to provide our SPF! Next on the list is bug spray, no DEET here. Citronella oil is pretty good alternative. We use a product called All Terrain Herbal Armour with really good results. I have also noticed though, that with our diet change, the pesky mosquitoes don't seem to have much taste for us anymore. Increasing Bananas in your diet also works good!
Blessings!
Penny
Here is an awesome little video from Naturally Knocked Up. She takes us on a tour through her fridge/freezer and pantry. Her cupboards resemble pretty close to mine, lots of ingredients to make yummy things from scratch!
Did you notice what ISN'T in there? Did you see any frosted cereals? Or any boxed cereals for that matter! Did you see any processed boxed foods?
Making the switch is hard, I won't lie to you. We have done a complete full circle and it's been hard at times and other times it's been easy! Giving up the flavours that processed foods offer is hard, they taste sooo good. But, the truth is, it's not REAL flavour. It's sodium and artificial flavours, a chemical soup of preservatives and additives. Not to mention the sugar content. A good rule of thumb, if it's advertised on TV, STAY AWAY!!!
You can virtually make everything you can buy at the store, trust me! It does take some time for your body and taste buds to adjust to REAL FOOD flavour, but when it does, let me tell you, the processed stuff tastes AWFUL! I promise you.
We are just in the final stages of clearing out the last few things (ketchup, mayo and whole wheat crackers) we just limit the use, eventually we will either make our own or buy a different brand.......baby steps! We do on occasion buy organic mac n cheese(ANNIES) as a treat, but prefer the homemade version made with brown rice pasta.
We also use our pantry items in the bathroom too!!lol I use a coconut oil/arrowroot powder/baking soda/teatree oil deodorant. Baking soda/Apple cider vinegar, for shampoo/conditioner, EVOO/sea salt body scrub and olive oil soap for washing, olive oil and coconut oil mix for body lotion, and baking soda for toothpaste! For cleaning, baking soda/sea salt/vinegar is all we use (I did have some pink solution for awhile, which is awesome stuff, but we've run out now). Laundry, we use a seventh generation type soap and fabric softener. I was happily using my cloth diapers until I discovered that my much loved front loading washer/dryer does not clean my diapers properly no matter how many times I strip them...grrrrrr...I have tried a gazillion different things and combinations and nothing has worked to get them from stopping to smell like ammonia every time she pees, it was so bad it was burning her!* So, as much as it breaks my heart, I am using 'sposies. ICK! I hate them! Hate, hate, hate them!!lol I do however try to use the most earth friendly ones I can, but still. I'm looking into maybe trying G-Diapers as an alternative. But I can't help it, I miss my hemp/wool combos.
Also, the one other area that I am about to change is my make-up. Right now, I use mascara, eyeliner and some blush/bronzer. All of them are your basic run-of-the-mill stuff......loaded with all kinds of garbage.....I know!::groan:: I try to only wear when I am going out instead of a daily basis. I'm hoping to slowly replace my brands with a more natural/eco friendly product, I'm just in the process of researching the best brand to fit my budget. Obviously I can replace my $5 Maybelline with a $45 natural brand!!lol I'll keep you posted on my quest! :o) And although I have completely let my natural hair color grow out completely (oh yes, I did! first time since I was 12!!) I do plan on adding some highlights after my haircut in a few weeks.
Lastly, minimal sunscreen. This is a touchy subject with some I have learned (okay, maybe not as touchy as not vaccinating my kids...lol) we do not use sunscreen UNLESS we are going to be in direct sunlight for a really long time or if my kids or myself already has a bit of pink. We use coconut oil for regular use! I am in the process of making my own combo with some other oils that have known low SPF levels. For the most part though, we are relying on a healthy tan to provide our SPF! Next on the list is bug spray, no DEET here. Citronella oil is pretty good alternative. We use a product called All Terrain Herbal Armour with really good results. I have also noticed though, that with our diet change, the pesky mosquitoes don't seem to have much taste for us anymore. Increasing Bananas in your diet also works good!
Blessings!
Penny
Monday, August 31, 2009
Menu Plan Monday
Thought it would be good if I got back inot the swing of things with MPM again, I can't make promises, but I'm sure gonna try!!
I was successful with my new grocery budget this go around, it took a lot of planning and work, but I made it happen!
So here's the line up this week:
~*DINNERS*~
MONDAY: french toast with homemade syrup and cut up cantaloupe
TUESDAY: homemade hamburgers and potato fries with salad
WEDNESDAY:Salmon, brown rice and dilled corn
THURSDAY:Grilled chicken breast and perogies with steamed broccoli
FRIDAY:Pizza Stromboli and carrot/celery sticks
SATURDAY:Sloppy Joes. baked potatoes and peas
SUNDAY: BBQ chicken, coconut rice and grilled veggies
~*BREAKFASTS*~
homemade waffles (apple and cinnamon, plain, banana etc)
homemade pancakes (same)
oatmeal
eggs and toast
bacon and eggs
fruit salad
smoothies
~*SNACKS*~
homemade WF/CF cookies and muffins
banana bread
homemade pudding
Frozen vanilla yoghurt
smoothcicles(smoothies frozen into popcicle molds)
So, there you have it!!
Blessings!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
A Challenge....of greenish proportions
so Amy over at ~MuddyBoots~ posted about a green smoothie challenge, which originated from Jennifer over at HappyFoody!
I am a few days behind the boat here, but in all honesty it's never to late for your health!!
I down anywhere between two to three smoothies a day as does Bill now. Who might I add, was a lot like Amy's hubby about the whole smoothie idea!! Anyone who knows MY hubby, knows what a challenge this would have been for him...if he can do it YOU can do it!
They are yummy, chock full of good healthy nutrition and completely eliminate the whole "I don't have time to eat healthy" excuse. NO MORE EXCUSES!!!!!
You can read all the info about how to go about this at both Amy's and Jennifers blogs, since my cut&paste is not co-operating today! grrrrrr!!
I have a lot of it covered, my biggest challenge I think will be sugar. While we do not consume refined sugar, I still use some unrefined sugar in baking and making homemade teas and lemonade, so does that count?
So jump on the bandwagon!!! What are you waiting for??
Rev up your blenders and get on board with the smoothiEvolution!!
here's my three main ones:
AM:
1 handful spinach
1handful mixed berries
1 banana
1 spoonful of Greens extra energy
1 spoonful coconut oil
water or orange juice or carrot/celery juice I've made with my juicer (usually about 1-2 cups or so)
Blend until a smooth consistency and drink away!!
(I take my Omega oils with this)
Mid afternoon:
1 cup of goat yoghurt
1 handful strawberries
1 handful of yellow fruit (peach/mango etc)
splash of goat milk
raw egg
PM
1 handful mixed fruit (peaches mangoes honeydew)
1 handful berries
1-2 carrots
1 banana
1 handful spinach (or other greens like baby mixed salad greens)
2 tsp MacaSure powder and Greens powder
1 tsp coconut oil
juice or water
*If my muscles are sore or I have general aches from activity, I will juice about 2 cups worth of cherries twice per day to use as liquid in my smoothies. Cherries can and do help relieve pain and inflammation* I like to juice them so I don't have to deal with the pits. You can blend them as well, just take out the pits!!lol
These are just basic, they change with the seasons and what is available and what is cheapest. Bananas are one of the most versatile fruits for smoothies I have found.
Berries are in season right now, so we have been taking full advantage of that and all the fabulous antioxidants!! Bill's dad brought us a big box of peaches and cherries, so I will be freezing lot's of those!!
Get going!! Your body will thankyou!
Blessings!!!
Friday, May 1, 2009
It's Friday!! The sun is shining!! It's Friday!!!
Whooohooo!!!!
I have all my windows open, the kids are outside...FINALLY!!!! No birds though. Bummer.
I have spent the day thus far in my kitchen! I have my Amy's Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Soup simmering away. I have two loaves of bread rising and pizza dough doing the same! I am going to attempt to make a loaf of WF/CF for myself, yet again. If not, I am going to the health food store this weekend!!lol
I need to get some Coconut water and some rice and pasta for me as well as some wheat grass and some stone ground flour. Last night's grocery trip went fairly well. Oddly enough I wasn't any quicker!!lol I am soooooo excited that my grocery store carries antibiotic free and hormone free chicken and beef!! It's about time! So I bought a chicken and some steaks to make into dinners this upcoming week!
Not much on the go this weekend, laundry and maybe some spring cleaning...maybe.lol!!
Have an awesome weekend!!
Blessings!!
I have all my windows open, the kids are outside...FINALLY!!!! No birds though. Bummer.
I have spent the day thus far in my kitchen! I have my Amy's Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Soup simmering away. I have two loaves of bread rising and pizza dough doing the same! I am going to attempt to make a loaf of WF/CF for myself, yet again. If not, I am going to the health food store this weekend!!lol
I need to get some Coconut water and some rice and pasta for me as well as some wheat grass and some stone ground flour. Last night's grocery trip went fairly well. Oddly enough I wasn't any quicker!!lol I am soooooo excited that my grocery store carries antibiotic free and hormone free chicken and beef!! It's about time! So I bought a chicken and some steaks to make into dinners this upcoming week!
Not much on the go this weekend, laundry and maybe some spring cleaning...maybe.lol!!
Have an awesome weekend!!
Blessings!!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
It's a New Day
Breanna seems to be doing much better, it usually takes about 3-4days before she shows improvement and we are on day 3. I know it takes about a week for my milk to get clear of the allergen (some experts say more or less). Poor thing. I feel awful, but it just goes show, time and time again, that I have to stick with certified foods. I'm nervous about her having table foods, but I suppose I'll cross that bridge when we get there. She is no where near being ready for table foods as of yet, so I have some time.
Matthew continued with his grumpiness throughout the day yesterday. I was truly begining to thiknk maybe an ear infection or something was to blame. Although he has no other symptoms. We decided to get everyone into bed a bit earlier last night and so far (I say this with some hesitation in the fear I may jinx myself) today has been much better. However, it is still only 10am.
Long weekend coming up! I love long weekends (really, who doesn't?!?!) it means that I get to have my hubby home for an extra day, which I love. We have Breanna's pediatrician appointment on mOnday afternoon...it will be interesting to see how much she weighs and to learn more about her possible
Hemanginoma on her armpit. It doesn't really look like the ones the link shows as it is not colored, just slightly blueish tinged. I'm praying that it isn't anything serious or anything that will require extensive tests. I had broguht her into a walk-in doctor back in Januaury to check it out since I had just noticed it while I was giving her a massage. He said that it most likely had been there since birth and I just didn't notice it. Uh, HELLO?!?!? I think I would've noticed a two dolloar coin sized LUMP on my teenyweenie preemie!!! Grrrrrr!! Doctors frustrate me sometimes. (okay, pretty frequently) Like the docotor who we had taken Kayla into see during this last illness (she was really crying over her ear hurting....I really need to get me a Otoscope!!lol) suggested we take her to McDonalds because it doesn't matter WHAT they eat when sick, just as long as they eat. *smacks my forehead* Okay, where do I even start with that?!?!!? *sigh*
On the topic of food....I am going to totally cheat and put my Menu Plan Monday up on the food blog TODAY, even though it's TUESDAY it will say it's MONDAY!!lol I love that I can edit dates......muhahahahaha!!!
Be blessed!
Matthew continued with his grumpiness throughout the day yesterday. I was truly begining to thiknk maybe an ear infection or something was to blame. Although he has no other symptoms. We decided to get everyone into bed a bit earlier last night and so far (I say this with some hesitation in the fear I may jinx myself) today has been much better. However, it is still only 10am.
Long weekend coming up! I love long weekends (really, who doesn't?!?!) it means that I get to have my hubby home for an extra day, which I love. We have Breanna's pediatrician appointment on mOnday afternoon...it will be interesting to see how much she weighs and to learn more about her possible
Hemanginoma on her armpit. It doesn't really look like the ones the link shows as it is not colored, just slightly blueish tinged. I'm praying that it isn't anything serious or anything that will require extensive tests. I had broguht her into a walk-in doctor back in Januaury to check it out since I had just noticed it while I was giving her a massage. He said that it most likely had been there since birth and I just didn't notice it. Uh, HELLO?!?!? I think I would've noticed a two dolloar coin sized LUMP on my teenyweenie preemie!!! Grrrrrr!! Doctors frustrate me sometimes. (okay, pretty frequently) Like the docotor who we had taken Kayla into see during this last illness (she was really crying over her ear hurting....I really need to get me a Otoscope!!lol) suggested we take her to McDonalds because it doesn't matter WHAT they eat when sick, just as long as they eat. *smacks my forehead* Okay, where do I even start with that?!?!!? *sigh*
On the topic of food....I am going to totally cheat and put my Menu Plan Monday up on the food blog TODAY, even though it's TUESDAY it will say it's MONDAY!!lol I love that I can edit dates......muhahahahaha!!!
Be blessed!
Monday, April 6, 2009
No Fabric for me......
Saturday morning started out well and good. I managed to get little ones dressed, hair done bag packed, pottying done etc and we were out the door!
However after our first stop to purchase a new carseat/booster seat for Mariah, Matthew decided he needed to go pee. No problem I thought, I'll just bring him in with me at Fabricland. So, I take Alyssa with me because she was dying to see the inside of Fabricland. I decided rather than trying to find a bathroom in the squishy store filled with fabric loveliness, I would just run into Winners. Lo and behold they're having a dress sale, so after taking him the bathroom I decided to take a peek in there and see what they had. Matthew was doing awesome and happily walking holding his sister's hand and chatting away to us. I found a dress that I loved but not in a size that would work for me. Apparently I took much longer than Matthew's attention span or rather, threshold, could take. He began to take things from shelves, rip the price tags off, run underneath the clothing racks, run away from his sister and I and whatever else he could manage to do. At first he was amused by my look of despair, but the rush of infuriating mommy quickly became stale and soon he replaced it with sheer anger and voiced it rather loudly. I decided that there was no way I could search any longer and had to get out of there NOW!
Matthew had found some Winnie the Pooh toy and I removed it from his hand (while telling him that we were not buying this today.....I scooped him up since he lost his ability to walk. The screams that followed were enough to shatter glass, I'm sure. As we walked into the mall area his shrill screams echoed. Every single person turned their head (well, who wouldn't?!?! Matthew can hit decibels that would make a dog run) He continued to scream as we marched ourselves out of the mall. He then decided that screaming just wasn't very effective and began kicking and arching his back all the while screaming right into my hear (it buzzed for awhile afterwards).
As I approached the van outside, Bill got out and was trying to figure out what exactly was going on. (I think the people standing at the restaurant beside the doors thought I was kidnapping him.......)Then Bill tried to help me get him into his carseat and literally had to pry him off of me as he had a grip on my jacket. Matthew then proceeded to scream the entire way home, much to everyones horror, for the 20min drive.
He then continued for another 45min once we got home. By this point my brain was seeping out of my eardrums (or what was left of it anyways)..... he then stopped long enough for a nap, which we were all very grateful for.
Needless to say, I never made into Fabricland, came home empty handed, all except for a screaming toddler.
To add insult to injury, at some point in time I must've ingested either wheat or dairy because Breanna has been absolutely miserable with tummy pain and spitting up. I'm not sure what it is, however I am suspecting these Asian noodles I got that are supposed to be just rice flour, however, I'm not wondering if there is un-declared wheat or dairy in them. It may be another new allergy, so I am keeping my guard up.
Very frustrating when things like this happen.
Yup, just another day!
However after our first stop to purchase a new carseat/booster seat for Mariah, Matthew decided he needed to go pee. No problem I thought, I'll just bring him in with me at Fabricland. So, I take Alyssa with me because she was dying to see the inside of Fabricland. I decided rather than trying to find a bathroom in the squishy store filled with fabric loveliness, I would just run into Winners. Lo and behold they're having a dress sale, so after taking him the bathroom I decided to take a peek in there and see what they had. Matthew was doing awesome and happily walking holding his sister's hand and chatting away to us. I found a dress that I loved but not in a size that would work for me. Apparently I took much longer than Matthew's attention span or rather, threshold, could take. He began to take things from shelves, rip the price tags off, run underneath the clothing racks, run away from his sister and I and whatever else he could manage to do. At first he was amused by my look of despair, but the rush of infuriating mommy quickly became stale and soon he replaced it with sheer anger and voiced it rather loudly. I decided that there was no way I could search any longer and had to get out of there NOW!
Matthew had found some Winnie the Pooh toy and I removed it from his hand (while telling him that we were not buying this today.....I scooped him up since he lost his ability to walk. The screams that followed were enough to shatter glass, I'm sure. As we walked into the mall area his shrill screams echoed. Every single person turned their head (well, who wouldn't?!?! Matthew can hit decibels that would make a dog run) He continued to scream as we marched ourselves out of the mall. He then decided that screaming just wasn't very effective and began kicking and arching his back all the while screaming right into my hear (it buzzed for awhile afterwards).
As I approached the van outside, Bill got out and was trying to figure out what exactly was going on. (I think the people standing at the restaurant beside the doors thought I was kidnapping him.......)Then Bill tried to help me get him into his carseat and literally had to pry him off of me as he had a grip on my jacket. Matthew then proceeded to scream the entire way home, much to everyones horror, for the 20min drive.
He then continued for another 45min once we got home. By this point my brain was seeping out of my eardrums (or what was left of it anyways)..... he then stopped long enough for a nap, which we were all very grateful for.
Needless to say, I never made into Fabricland, came home empty handed, all except for a screaming toddler.
To add insult to injury, at some point in time I must've ingested either wheat or dairy because Breanna has been absolutely miserable with tummy pain and spitting up. I'm not sure what it is, however I am suspecting these Asian noodles I got that are supposed to be just rice flour, however, I'm not wondering if there is un-declared wheat or dairy in them. It may be another new allergy, so I am keeping my guard up.
Very frustrating when things like this happen.
Yup, just another day!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
My Weapon of Choice..........My wheat/dairy free bread!!
Okay, so this whole wheatfree/dairyfree (to which I will refer to as WF/DF from this point on) has been quite the adventure for my culinary skills, but I have enjoyed it! Trying new things has been a lot of fun and I love to cook. However, there is one thing I cannot for the life of me figure out, and that is how to make a soft loaf of WF/DF bread. Each time I make it, it smells wonderful and I get teased with the thought of a nice PB&J sandwich only to be crushed (no pun intended) by this loaf of dense, rock hard weaponry bread! HELP!!!!
Any of my Mama friends out there know how to make a nice loaf of bread that is wheatfree (wheat and bulgar grain are the only issues we have seen thus far) and Dairyfree? It can definitely have eggs, as that doesn't seem to bother her and yeast is alright as well. I can make awesome muffins, pancakes, cookies, and cakes but my bread is the trouble!!! Which really frustrates me because I can make normal bread no problem. *sigh*
This weekend is going to be busy. Bill is taking me to fabricland (yes, voices sing and a glow of light shines down when I say that!!!)to get some cotton fabric to make myself and the girls some sundresses. We are also going to be going through the clothing stock and taking inventory of who needs what, at least with the next season being spring/summer, it gives me a little more room to make things work!
Breanna is taken care of in the clothing department. I met a lady online who just happened to give birth to twin girls at 32weeks....two months before Breanna!! Perfect!! So she puts together a small bundle to fit my budget (which was smaller this time since our dog had a skin infection develop because the move stressed her and we had a nice vet bill to pay!). The clothing is wonderful and in great condition to, so that works out great!!(not too mention it's super cute!!)
I just can't wait to break out the sewing machine, now that I have an actual sewing area to use!!Whoohoo.......now maybe I will actually get some projects done!!(maybe!!)
Be blessed!
Any of my Mama friends out there know how to make a nice loaf of bread that is wheatfree (wheat and bulgar grain are the only issues we have seen thus far) and Dairyfree? It can definitely have eggs, as that doesn't seem to bother her and yeast is alright as well. I can make awesome muffins, pancakes, cookies, and cakes but my bread is the trouble!!! Which really frustrates me because I can make normal bread no problem. *sigh*
This weekend is going to be busy. Bill is taking me to fabricland (yes, voices sing and a glow of light shines down when I say that!!!)to get some cotton fabric to make myself and the girls some sundresses. We are also going to be going through the clothing stock and taking inventory of who needs what, at least with the next season being spring/summer, it gives me a little more room to make things work!
Breanna is taken care of in the clothing department. I met a lady online who just happened to give birth to twin girls at 32weeks....two months before Breanna!! Perfect!! So she puts together a small bundle to fit my budget (which was smaller this time since our dog had a skin infection develop because the move stressed her and we had a nice vet bill to pay!). The clothing is wonderful and in great condition to, so that works out great!!(not too mention it's super cute!!)
I just can't wait to break out the sewing machine, now that I have an actual sewing area to use!!Whoohoo.......now maybe I will actually get some projects done!!(maybe!!)
Be blessed!
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