My father-in-law has this saying about falling off a cabbage wagon and bumping your head, or something… I can’t quite remember how it goes. Anyway, I did that today. I ate a brownie, I had hot cocoa with some Schnapps, and I had coffee. But I don’t really care. Cause thats part of why I eat healthy every other day, so that on days like today, my body knows how to get rid of the bad stuff and move on. And tomorrow I’ll get back on the cabbage wagon, or the gravy train or the love boat… I don’t know, whatever it is, I’ll be back on it. And here’s the link for the day. It answers a question I’ve had for awhile. What do you use instead of plastic baggies? Well Here’s your answer. Now if only I had money for these things…..

This is all Seth wanted for his Birthday, to hang out with our son and build a fort.  It was so fun watching them play in there!

So a few things to make note of today. First, the way america eats is disturbing. Each day I uncover new truths regarding highly processed ‘health’ food, and the links between food and disease, anxiety, attention disorders, weight… you name it, I think it effects everything! I think whats most frustrating is working at a gym where it’s status quo to drink vitamin water and eat a power bar and then go home and consume fat free weight watchers meals. How did we get to this point where we started believing the lies and moved away from tradition that has served our ancestors well for thousands of years? Fat is not bad! Processed non-fat foods are! Are bodies NEED fat, they NEED animal protein, they NEED hydration in the form of pure water. Simplify people! Go back to your roots! Eat vegetable cultivated locally in pure organic soil. Eat nuts and berries and whole fat organic milk (raw would be best!) Why do you think we’re all suffering from cancer and lactose intolerance and high blood pressure? Somethings not right! ARGGHH! I will now climb off my soapbox and propose my solution. My dream is to buy a small cottage with a few acres, buy a cow, a few chickens, and have a vegetable, berry and herb garden. I’d plant an orchard of a few fruit trees and cultivate a bee hive. I know I sound like farmer Jane, but I have realized the beauty in being responsible for raising your own food, working hard in the soil and enjoying the fruits of your labor. I’ve pitched this dream to my urban-attached husband, who looks at me with a bewildered face that says’ Are you serious?’. So far we’ve settled on a garden. I think I could do chickens… but not till we buy our own place. First things first I suppose. Well, I guess I really only had one thought for the day. Here’s a book/cookbook that will save your life, literally. I’m going to go enjoy my roobis tea with a vegan cookie smothered in sweet cream now… and it’s okay cause it’s nourishing!

It’s really an astounding blow the day you realize you’re not as amazing as you’d hoped you were. I’m referring to child-rearing here, cause in every other area, I am truly amazing. (please note sarcasm) Caleb, my 16 mo old has taken up the recreational sport of hitting his mother, which would be me. He gets angry cause I wont let him play with the light socket, or run in to the street (I’m so cruel), and when I try to distract him and take him away from the danger he throws an incredible fit. If he could speak more than an ewok, I’m sure he’d be cursing profusely at me too. I’m really troubled by these little outbursts, cause it means that I’m not doing something right. I’m not helping him vent in a healthy way, or I’m not trying to correct the situation in a way that makes sense to him. Be that a spanking or ignoring him, I don’t know! I think it’s time to read a book on the subject, any ideas? So other than dealing with my sons spells, I had a fairly eventful day. I worked out twice, once with my brother who is applying to be a firefighter, and once with a long time client of mine. I’m exhausted to say the least. On the other hand, I’m pleased with how my hair color turned out after I dyed it last night. I use a natural henna powder in a red shade. Last time I used it I didn’t quite get the results I had hoped. So this time I added some brewed pomegranate tea, honey and yogurt. The results are great. My hair is shiny and a natural red. Oh, and here’s a site that every parent should read regarding kids sippy cups. I’m off to find a used sigg or froogo!

Caleb and I from last summer, I miss sun kissed checks!