Finally Friday

I am having one of those weeks where I am so glad it is finally Friday. And it is my niece's first birthday. Hardly seems a year ago I was at the hospital watching her enter the world, yet it so many ways life has changed so much in year. My infant is now walking a few steps, my nana died, my oldest will be ten in a few weeks--where does the time go? This month I plan to slow down a little and make sure my life is not one blur as I watch my last child graduate from college.

Today Bryn and I are heading to Whole Foods to get gluten free things to try for two weeks. We have done blood work and allergy tests with no results. But if you know the story about the man who asked God why he didn't save him and God replied he had sent three ways for the man to get off the roof, that is how I felt yesterday. Literally bonked on the head and reminded I am not in charge and smart helpful people are around me every day. After a very frustrating experience at the dtrs office and a nightmare at the allergy center, we are looking for a few answers as to why Bryn is so overwhelmed and explosive at times. I have chalked it up to age, new babies and finally felt I had to pursue some answers. I was beginning to think that it was parenting coupled with low blood sugar. Then two people mentioned wheat which after my week seemed unlikely. I mean the allergy test showed no wheat allergy. I was "connected" with my AH HA person yesterday (thanks Katrina). She described exactly the same behavior patterns and confirmed my belief that food has everything to do with how you feel and re-act. We do NO food coloring, no boxed food, 80% organic and to be told by a dtr that food does not affect behavior. Don't get me wrong, I thought she was crazy but after yesterday's conversation, I realized that food intolerances could exist. So- we are off to Whole Foods at lunch to see if this helps. For a carb addict like Bryn, this could be hard so we are going to make it special. Just us and the baby as she picks out her snacks. The focus will be on all the things she can have plenty of.

Later today we are headed to Anita's birthday party with no food coloring (thanks Kristin) and a fun filled afternoon. We will conclude our day with soccer practice. The forecast is now rain tomorrow so this practice will serve as a game for the competitive dads. We are scrimmaging a great team. Last we will end our day as every Friday night during our two soccer seasons a year, with a trip to Moe's. We usually end up with at least 3-4 families including 11-15 kids. So if you are looking for a peaceful place to eat on Friday evening might I suggest you not enter a Moe's.(This is for all those people who look at us funny as though we are interrupting their date- spring for a little more than Moe's if you want a nice an quiet atmosphere to impress someone).

I am off to begin my day which never starts this quietly with a hot tub dip, breakfast and a clean kitchen. WOW- it is going to be a great day.