Diary of a Confused Mom: August 27th 2015

We've been trying to leave a wheat-free life for about a week now and O has thrown unimaginable fits about his diet change. It's funny when he describes how his friends and relishing their pizzas and chubby sandwiches while he munches on alfalfa sprouts. It's also kind of funny to watch how he rushes to the fridge and binges on a loaf of bread in the evening and his muscles relax after he's had his 'fix.'

But the fits aren't funny at all. And they go on and on and on. Every day. It's exhausting. Helps that my wheat-less life is making me calmer and more energetic though.


Thought of the day:

I think there is a negative correlation between true faith and talking to everyone about how strong and true your faith is. I know this because I did some research. By watching people and deciding this is probably true.

Diary of a Confused Mom: August 24th 2015

The coolest thing happened to me this morning. I packed up Little Z in his stroller for a walk/grocery run and just as I turned the corner I saw a falcon, right there on the fence, within arm's reach, staring right at me!

I was so excited, I started telling the falcon how exciting it was to see it. Naturally the poor thing fled the babbling woman and perched in a tree.

These fascinating creatures have been hanging around on the power lines outside. We keep hoping it doesn't get to backyard bunny (the hare we discovered in our backyard) or the new tiny newborn hare we found the other day under my car. Although, if they ever witnessed it, I know my boys would relish the experience of live predator/prey action.

What an honor to come face to face with our falcon.

Diary of a Confused Mom: August 20th 2015

O was frustrated last night as he shared with me that he has been pondering (rather impatiently) his "reason for being on this earth," and his greater purpose in life.

I was gently informing him that many people take a long time to figure that out, and I gave myself as an example. At this point he squirmed violently and yelled out "You know your reason for being here! You were put on this earth to be a great mom!"

Secretly delighted, I couldn't help but wonder where this young man was that morning when, once again, my 'rules' had made me the target of his hatred and misery.

Diary of a Confused Mom August 19th 2015

I love the first few moments right after the rain stops. For a short while everything is so crisp, fresh still and absolutely beautiful. I can feel my whole being relax in those moments.

Diary of a Confused Mom August 18th 2015

One off to Middle School, one off to Elementary School and one off to Preschool. Not to complain but it's incredibly silent here. 

Diary of a Confused Mom August 17th 2015

This morning when we brought little Z to our bed, he was super cuddly. I felt so blessed and thankful as I breathed in his sweet shampooed hair and he lay flopped on top of me to 'hug.'

It's been a hectic month of new beginnings (that are also endings). He turned two, started part time nursery, was weaned and has begun to show promise of permanently sleeping through the night.

In addition, O just went to his Middle School orientation! They robbed us of a year by moving fifth grade to Middle School this year. 

So today, I feel we are definitely moving to a different phase of life. And it's emotional.

Diary of a Confused Mom August 16th 2015

Today I received a compliment of the highest order. A friend told us that when he's fed up trying to get his boys off electronic gadgets, he threatens to apply my rules and limitations on electronic use.

Apparently, when faced with this potential fate, they comply immediately.

 I'm going to interpret all this as a big compliment...