Day 76
RAW
VIRUSES
Today Astrid had a little cold, and this just kills me because as I hear her sniffle and cough, I know that I am avoiding all these little viruses that are running around my family. I feel myself getting the cold, but it is either a mini version or my body just fights it because I have like one sneeze and a tiny bit of drainage and it never becomes a cold. So, I feel like I am watching my child get sick and not quite there with her enough to keep her 100% healthy. Although I will say, she is pretty darn healthy and she is getting over it really quickly. We are getting there.
She is so funny, she will say "Mama, I am going to go on your diet to eat healthy with you." Then, like yesterday at a Mediterranean place, she said "Mama, I think I am gonna take a little break and have some chicken." She says it just like that. "Take a little break". So amazing that child of mine.
QUOTE OF A LIFETIME
Actually, today Astrid said the most beautiful thing to me. She came up to me and said "Mama, you are MAGI to me." The kids just learned about the 3 wise men yesterday, well they heard the story through advent, but they heard more on the "magi" yesterday, being epiphany. I can not tell you how special this was to me. It actually makes me want to cry just a tiny bit. The thought that she learned about the magi and then had the thought that I was like that. Pretty great, right? I am MAGI!
INVITE SOMEONE TO THE TABLE
Tonight Astrid and I went to a friend's house for dinner. She was kind enough to prepare a BEAUTIFUL vegan meal. It was amazingly generous and welcoming and I really appreciated it. It was cooked, but it was beautiful. Broccoli with olives, sweet potatoes, a beautiful pasta, tofu that was so good. Her husband took the time to make sure Astrid was happy too, offering her extras to make her and me happy with what she was eating. Isn't it beautiful how this kind of kindness makes you feel? Thoughtfulness. And how little we do it for each other, considering how it makes us feel. The dinner was for a group of people in and around my church who are considering community living and intentional living. Here is their blog . Vyk and I are very seriously considering it and being led to consider it. The idea is simple, and even if we just get involved in the discussion, it is just the kind of discussion we need to have.
SHOPPING SABBATICAL
One of the things I have been talking over with Vyk recently is this article . It is about a group of friends who decided to do a shopping sabbatical for a year, at first I just thought... I need to do that. As I thought it over, I thought through every purchase the next few days. Now remember, we are broke because Vyk was out of work for a month, we are barely making it.. but we are making it. And also keep in mind I am coming off of a simple and beautiful Christmas where I spent a little and seemed to still have too much. So, even with this all considered. This is hard to think about. But, the more I think it over the more I am thinking it is perfect for a Lent trial, so I am kind of thinking ahead. They allow for groceries, and health type purchases, and if you need something you try to buy used first. Like if Astrid needs a pair of jeans, I get them from a resale shop. Which is what I did for Christmas, I promised myself I would not buy Astrid a bunch of new clothes for Christmas parties, etc... So, i just did thrift and I think it is a great option for conscientious purchasing. Anyway, more on this later.
INTENTIONAL EATING
Yeah, I am here to talk about raw food. And I am feeling very good. I had a beautiful vegan cooked meal , with a little wine. The question came up that wine is raw, just fermented. I bet it is still pasteurized at least most of it? I don't know maybe not??? good question.
But all of my other meals are 100%. BEAUTIFUL! Feeling good about the "ish" part tonight!
RAW
VIRUSES
Today Astrid had a little cold, and this just kills me because as I hear her sniffle and cough, I know that I am avoiding all these little viruses that are running around my family. I feel myself getting the cold, but it is either a mini version or my body just fights it because I have like one sneeze and a tiny bit of drainage and it never becomes a cold. So, I feel like I am watching my child get sick and not quite there with her enough to keep her 100% healthy. Although I will say, she is pretty darn healthy and she is getting over it really quickly. We are getting there.
She is so funny, she will say "Mama, I am going to go on your diet to eat healthy with you." Then, like yesterday at a Mediterranean place, she said "Mama, I think I am gonna take a little break and have some chicken." She says it just like that. "Take a little break". So amazing that child of mine.
QUOTE OF A LIFETIME
Actually, today Astrid said the most beautiful thing to me. She came up to me and said "Mama, you are MAGI to me." The kids just learned about the 3 wise men yesterday, well they heard the story through advent, but they heard more on the "magi" yesterday, being epiphany. I can not tell you how special this was to me. It actually makes me want to cry just a tiny bit. The thought that she learned about the magi and then had the thought that I was like that. Pretty great, right? I am MAGI!
INVITE SOMEONE TO THE TABLE
Tonight Astrid and I went to a friend's house for dinner. She was kind enough to prepare a BEAUTIFUL vegan meal. It was amazingly generous and welcoming and I really appreciated it. It was cooked, but it was beautiful. Broccoli with olives, sweet potatoes, a beautiful pasta, tofu that was so good. Her husband took the time to make sure Astrid was happy too, offering her extras to make her and me happy with what she was eating. Isn't it beautiful how this kind of kindness makes you feel? Thoughtfulness. And how little we do it for each other, considering how it makes us feel. The dinner was for a group of people in and around my church who are considering community living and intentional living. Here is their blog . Vyk and I are very seriously considering it and being led to consider it. The idea is simple, and even if we just get involved in the discussion, it is just the kind of discussion we need to have.
SHOPPING SABBATICAL
One of the things I have been talking over with Vyk recently is this article . It is about a group of friends who decided to do a shopping sabbatical for a year, at first I just thought... I need to do that. As I thought it over, I thought through every purchase the next few days. Now remember, we are broke because Vyk was out of work for a month, we are barely making it.. but we are making it. And also keep in mind I am coming off of a simple and beautiful Christmas where I spent a little and seemed to still have too much. So, even with this all considered. This is hard to think about. But, the more I think it over the more I am thinking it is perfect for a Lent trial, so I am kind of thinking ahead. They allow for groceries, and health type purchases, and if you need something you try to buy used first. Like if Astrid needs a pair of jeans, I get them from a resale shop. Which is what I did for Christmas, I promised myself I would not buy Astrid a bunch of new clothes for Christmas parties, etc... So, i just did thrift and I think it is a great option for conscientious purchasing. Anyway, more on this later.
INTENTIONAL EATING
Yeah, I am here to talk about raw food. And I am feeling very good. I had a beautiful vegan cooked meal , with a little wine. The question came up that wine is raw, just fermented. I bet it is still pasteurized at least most of it? I don't know maybe not??? good question.
But all of my other meals are 100%. BEAUTIFUL! Feeling good about the "ish" part tonight!
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