1 - The plan was to post these quick takes a couple of hours ago. Instead I spent over an hour trying to search for the song to begin this epic post. And by "trying to search" I mean I was actually watching clips of The Graham Norton show on YouTube.
2 - But here is the song I was looking for. Warning to Mary of letlovebesincere: if Ryan Adams makes your ears bleed do not listen to this.
I heard this song once on the radio last year. I don't know how I finally found it, but I know it took a long time. The other day I was driving and it suddenly popped into my head and I had. to. listen. to. it. My husband hates it but I can't get enough. Anyways, thank you, YouTube, for the History tab which led me back to Valerie June.
3 - Today I made a mistake:
Volunteering to cover a 1/2 hour of an adoration time slot.
Our parish has adoration throughout the day on Fridays, immediately following the all school Mass and with Benediction at 3pm. Parishioners attend and classes come over through-out the day, K-8, to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord. However, during the kids' lunch time they are sure to have people signed up to be in the pews. I volunteered to take 11:30-12.
My kids' behavior really wasn't that bad (they're 2, 3, and 5) and if we had been the only people in the church I wouldn't have minded at all. But when others are there - well, it's probably just not a good idea for us to be there. I know I wouldn't mind if a parent and children came in while I was praying but I also know how much the silence means to me.
4 - A couple weeks back I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. So now I'm on a special diet (don't tell anyone about the small Butterfinger Blizzard I got on the way home from Adoration today) and have to do finger pricks 4x a day. One of the most interesting things I have learned is that, at least for me, sugar is not the enemy so much as the carbs found in bread, pasta, milk, and even popcorn. It's a bit of a blessing that I can still enjoy some chocolate candy (in small amounts and only following a good bit of protein) since I really have to limit my beloved baked goods.
But if all this means a smaller baby - I'm in it to win it. (Shooting for 10lbs or less. Because that's what a small baby means to me.)
5 - Confession: I began this post weeks ago. But that's okay. Here's a friendly reminder: gonna order something from Amazon? Use my link (or click on that little button in the sidebar) and I'll earn a small referral fee at no cost to you. It's what buys Christmas presents in these parts - no joke - so thank you for helping our family.
6 - SO. Thanksgiving. James survived yesterday and will hopefully survive today. Mostly this, and the intense pain happening in my S.I. joints / hips, is all I can think about.
I know Thanksgiving = casseroles and things filled with butter or covered in cream of something soup to most people. But any more, to me those things are just death threats. Ugh. I hate food allergies.
7 - My kids love using our fireplace. They will haul the wood in, and build it up, and then sit with me and / or their daddy to take it all in. It's the sweetest.
Take care, everyone! See you in Advent!
Oh praying baby stays small!! And the GD stays manageable for you!
ReplyDeleteI am staring at your last picture and it looks soo errily similar to our playroom/family room, but we don't have the mantle, it would be so nice as a focal point for seasonal decorations but alas, just bricks and we hung a big clock to kill some of the empty space, enjoy your mantle!!
Oh praying baby stays small!! And the GD stays manageable for you!
ReplyDeleteI am staring at your last picture and it looks soo errily similar to our playroom/family room, but we don't have the mantle, it would be so nice as a focal point for seasonal decorations but alas, just bricks and we hung a big clock to kill some of the empty space, enjoy your mantle!!
Love your fireplace!!! Praying for your baby to be just the right size!
ReplyDeleteThere are some decent grain-free,low carb baked goods out there and you might find some new ones that will help with James' diet as well. I almost guarantee you'll have a smaller baby this go round :) Stay strong! At least you don't have too much longer to go, right? My friend has promised to make me my favorite dessert (I won't say what that is) to bring to the hospital when this baby is born since I had to go without for my bday and all the holidays -- is it ridiculous to look forward to a dessert 16 weeks in the future??
ReplyDeleteIt is perfectly reasonable to look forward to dessert 16 weeks in the future! I got diagnosed with GD right as the fall candy and baked goods hit the store shelves - literally, the day before the store put up their display of Halloween candy - and my wonderful husband stock-piled a couple bags of my favorites for when I could have them weeks later.
DeleteMy adoration hour is usually full of older folks, and I have my 2 youngest (13 & 16). Sometimes a mom comes in right after preschool ends with her two toddlers---they look like they must be 1 and 3---and they are usually quiet but active while they're there. It's great! I love to see her bring them in and kneel right in front of the altar. I was always sensitive about being the One with the Babies, like you, so I make a point of smiling and looking around at the other adorers with a "Isn't that great?" look. Keep taking them. It's only half an hour!
ReplyDeleteSorry you're having back problems! I am sooo sympathetic. I had SI issues for years even after babies.Sitting on the floor or squatting helps stretch all that stuff. There are some good videos on youtube about how to stretch during pregnancy.
I am so bummed that I didn't think to use your link b/c I spent a lot of money at Amazon on Friday. I will try to be good about using it going forward.
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks for the warning ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd... I want a fireplace so.much.
That is all.
Carbs are the enemy. Starches, carbs, sugar are all turned into sugar if they aren't burned off. We overeat way too much of it as a society. You might be doing low-carb or no sugar, but until you cut out starches, carbs, and sugar, it all ends up as sugar. (I have a blood sugar disorder, and nothing helped me until I cut out carbs to 25-50 grams per day). Darn it if they didn't taste so good! Up your fat intake (avocados, butter, bacon, etc.) along with protein, and you'll eventually feel good, even if you cut out carbs.
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