HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!

My new eating life

Now I am not going to call this a diet because, to me, a diet is something you get on then eventually get off.  Me, if this eating plan works, I have to be on it pretty much forever.  I will start out at the beginning.  I have stomach issues, for no apparent reason.  I went to a Dr. who prescribed some meds.  They didn't help.  I had to do something else, that didn't work either.  I had to get xrays on my stomach, it showed nothing.  Blood work all normal.  That Dr didn't know what else to do so she wanted me to get a colonoscopy.  Thank goodness insurance denied it because that finally got me the appointment with a GI Dr. i have been wanting.  I got in to see him yesterday.  He was actually on the same page as me and thinks that its not something major that, hopefully, an extreme change of diet will help.  Now I am not allergic to anything but there is a possibility that my body just isn't processing certain things in foods.  We aren't really sure what they are though, there are just so many possiabilities.  So my new "eating lifestyle" will be as follows: no carbonated drinks, no caffeinated drinks, low low protein (only chicken, fish and turkey), Low Low carbs (only good carbs at that, whole wheat, etc.).  I will need to try and keep sodium down, and eat as few processed foods as possible.  So chicken and salads?  I am sure there is a lot I will be able to eat.  I can have brown rice as long as the first ingredient reads, whole wheat, same with pasta, and bread.  But I have to limit them to once a day.  I am researching and finding more things that would be considered "clean" foods.  Now I'll be on this diet till March 13th.  If things have worked themselves out with my stomach, then I'll be eating like this forever, if not we have a plan B.  On the plus size I should be able to loose a few pounds without trying.  I am trying to look at all the pluses of this new eating style and not focus on everything I can't have.  I sure will miss dr. pepper.  I am thinking that after March if this is my new eating plan I will be able to have a slice of pizza every now and then, if it doesn't make me sick!    

That was quick!

Today I got a call from Juban park elementary school about Sophia starting speech.  She will start on Friday.  She was only evaluated in January 17th!  The reason i say that it was quick getting this phone call is because the evaluators have 90 days to contact the school, the school has 30 days to contact me.  With Brooklyn they took every day they had and then some! I am really happy she is starting so soon and not having to wait until next school year.  They are going to be working on articulation and fluency.  She is really excited too!  These kiddos are just growing up way to fast!

Sweet and Sour meatballs

For the sauce the meatballs go in I left out the sugar!  There is 8 tablespoons of sugar (that's the sweet part!)  If not it's just sour balls and no on likes sour balls!

Down below

I keep trying to fix the text in the post down below but every time it is publishing crazy.  Sorry.  You guys can figure it out though!

Sweet and Sour meatballs

So I keep this one random cookbook out so I can have one recpie in it.  I finally took time today to type it out so it can go into MY put together cookbook.  I thought I would share it with you.  It is one of Mrs. Murl's.
 

Murl’s Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Meatballs (makes about 24):

1 lb ground meat or ground turkey                                                                                                                            ½ cup bread crumbs                                                                                                 1 egg                                                                                                                          ¼ cup milk                                                                                                                                                season to taste

Sauce:

½ cup chopped onion                                                                                                                                                                

  ¼ tsp pepper                                                                                                            ½ cup catsup                                                                                                            6 tablespoons vinegar                                                                                               2 tsp Worcestershire sauce                                                                                       1 cup water

Combine all ingredients for meat balls.  Make into 1 inch balls and cook thoroughly in oven or skillet.  Drain grease.  Combine all ingredients for sauce and bring to boil.  Add meatballs and simmer on low for at least 1 hour.  Serve with mashed potatoes or rice. Enjoy!

4 of the 6 kids that graduated nursery

Greyson, Keegan, Sophia, Sarah, Eli, Ashlyn all graduated this past year from nursery into primary.

Sissy's first dentist appointment

Sissy was so excited to get to go to the dentist today.  She watched very closely as I got my teeth cleaned, but when it was her turn that was another story.  She got in the seat and at first pretended we weren't there.  Then she pretended to be asleep!  Finally we got her to open her mouth enough to have her teeth brushed and flossed.  By the time our dr came in she was , for the most part, fully cooperating.  She was so excited to leave with a little bag of treats and a new buzz light year toothbrush.  Her and Brooklyn both get to be on the no cavities club sign for the week!  She has brushed her teeth three times this afternoon because she was so proud of herself.  Lets hope she keeps this enthusiasm up!

New year, New everything

 What's under the basket?

Sissy!

So with the new year everyone starts to think about what they are going to be doing different.  I don't make resolutions but I do have a list of projects to start and finish.  One major project will be new floors in the house!  Done by Trent and myself.  I think we might also repaint the living/ dining/ kitchen area.  Not sure what color.  I am very excited to get back on track with our schedules and start transforming our house.  Maybe myself along the way.

Sophia's first day of primary

Can you believe Sophia is old enough for primary?!  She was so excited and went right in and sat down.  Her teachers said she did wonderful listening and staying in her seat.  When we picked her up from her class she proudly announced she learned about baby Jesus and camels!  A new chapter of her life is beginning.  I am a little sad she is no longer a baby, but very blessed to be apart of this new adventure for her.