I think its safe to say that I've never had such strong food cravings EVER, in my LIFE, before now. But.. I've also never lived overseas pregnant before. A fellow missionary here told me at a conference last week that she cried thinking about Mexican food when she was pregnant with her little ones, and … Continue reading What I’m missing..
Food
Anxiety about food
On the way back from Tokyo, I was talking with my friend (we drove together) about food. As moms, we both struggle with feeling guilty about the kinds of foods we feed our family -- if its brocolli, its good, and if its organic, its good, and the rawer, the better. BUT if its chocolate … Continue reading Anxiety about food
“Hima Doyoubi”
.. roughly translated as "lazy Saturday". We're just chillin' over here. Our friend Chris is visiting, we slept in till 8 (ALL OF US! Yay Jones!), made coffee and pancakes, and now J and I are watching some VeggieTales online. That's the "cheese" face he's always making these days, just to humor us so he … Continue reading “Hima Doyoubi”
Natsuyasumi
.. or 'summer break' -- our vacation time has started! It's so strange for me to think that for ya'll at home, summer is finishing. We have two-and-a-half blissful weeks without lessons. My brain is pooped.. Bryan just left (10pm) to drive out to the Minami Alps to meet some friends from Tokyo for a … Continue reading Natsuyasumi
Monthly menu planning
I mentioned monthly menu planning one post ago -- here's the low-down on the new system. It's for dinners only, I'm still working out lunches. {LUNCH. Wow, I'm bad at lunch. I never think of anything till 5 minutes before, and 8 out of 10 times, it's leftovers.} KEY: As with any organizational idea, remember … Continue reading Monthly menu planning
Gettin’ crafty like the serpent
I've been creating like a mad-woman around here recently.. Inspirations: ::: Recently discovering SouleMama's blog. LOVE. IT. Her book looks fantastic -- on the top of my "to buy" list. ::: SUNSHINE. That Vitamin-whatever (is it D?) does my body good. (I'm going to have to learn these random factoids soon or I'll be behind … Continue reading Gettin’ crafty like the serpent
My afternoon
Sidenote(s): I realized that two posts, back-to-back, were entitled "Today," and I'm ashamed of my lack of creativity. Also, it's still raining, been three days now. They have actually called off school in our area because of potential flooding. Our house is in a high neighborhood, Mom -- no worries.
Aesthetics are everything
Yesterday, Mandy and I took Jones to a neighborhood cafe` called "Snuggery," which Bryan reminded me is probably supposed to be something akin to the English word "snuggly." Anyway, the cafe` is cool -- orange leather couches and these blue-tiled coffee tables for sitting arrangements, coffee-made-by-the-cup with french or medium-roasted grounds, and a variety of … Continue reading Aesthetics are everything
Today
Yesterday was a rough day, if you can't tell by the previous post. Today is much better. I have bread, I have coffee, I have rain, and I have a nap-time all alone in the house. Mmmm.. The start was a little shaky, however, with Jones, et al, taking a trip to the doctor due … Continue reading Today
New (to me )Music
My birthday was about a month ago (February 13), but was a little overshadowed by goodbye parties and a long flight overseas, so it was completely out of my thought sphere. Today, however, I spent the morning perusing some music and bought the following on itunes with some of my birthday money. Jack Johnson -- … Continue reading New (to me )Music
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