A Gift...

I've been in the kitchen most of the day cooking six meals and desserts to give as a gift to my oldest son. His birthday was Friday but he is coming up tomorrow to celebrate. Cooking meals is not easy for most people and Matt and his girlfriend are no exception. They get home from work ( no kids yet) and aren't really interested in cooking and they just go for the instant, easy stuff. So who wouldn't love a weeks work of meals to eat and freeze. I hope he does!!

Happy Birthday Matthew ~ you've been a joy for 31 years

Loving you All-ways

Exactly...

I came across this post http://www.positivelypositive.com/2013/03/24/you-are-exactly-where-youre-supposed-to-be. 

Aren't there times when someone tells you something and you don't care if it's really true or not, you just need to believe it. Being exactly where I'm suppose to be right now is what I need to believe. When I hear that, it stops all the wondering if I'm doing what I'm suppose to be doing with my life, it stops the wondering why a beloved partner to share my present moments with has not shown up yet and all the other unending questions that really have no good answer. There is a poem I've always liked called, "Living the Questions." Tonight I will rest my weary mind and just live in the questions and believe I am exactly where I am suppose to be!   ~Good Night...

Instant Gratification...

We live in a digital world where everything we need or want to know is at our fingertips. Who doesn't love instant gratification! Lately my daughter has taken to the old film camera's I have around the house. She liked the idea that you would take a set of pictures and it would be a total surprise when they were developed. Plus I think when you take pictures with a film camera, you have to rely on instinct because you can't look at what you just shot. The digital world has its advantages but there is something to be said for the old fashion way of life. Take what you like and leave the rest...

Practice...

"They say, practice makes perfect." Last night my daughter and I were over at a good friends and while  her daughter and mine were video chatting with another friend, we decided to watch a movie. And even though we were watching a movie that is all we did. We usually would have our phones, knitting, or some form of a project we were working on, trying to multi-task, but instead we practiced the art of doing nothing - nothing but watching the movie. I have to say it certainly was more enjoyable to focus on being in good company and JUST watch the movie and nothing else! I plan to use this as a reminder in other areas of my life, to "be" in the present moment and ENJOY!

Ripple...

http://www.positivelypositive.com/2013/04/02/how-are-you-rippling-out-in-the-world

I subscribe to http://www.positivelypositive.com and it always gives me food for thought. One of my favorite things is the "ripple effect." It doesn't have to be big things, or things that require a lot of money: a smile, a compliment, a helping hand, a positively positive thought, a meal, and the list goes one. There are wonderful stories out there in the world of strangers giving to one another ( random acts of kindness). People have given to me and expect nothing in return and I have done the same. I always tell them to pass it on. Need more inspiration http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org is full of "make you smile" kind of stories. 

Wrong Way...

I've finally decided what direction I want to go with my meal planning business. I want to specialize in helping those discover "You are what you eat." I want people to experience what I experienced years ago as I watched my children's behavior transform when they ate different food. It has been my passion for almost 20 years. I want to walk people through that transition and for those wanting alternatives to know what to choose when faced with food allergies. I have been gluten and dairy free for years, and you can have wonderfully delicious food. So even though I was going the "wrong way", I have found my way back home and I'm excited!

Night...

"Good Night Moon"

(a favorite book I use to read to my children)

Night has arrived and I am going to nestle in and enjoy the quiet, peaceful evening ahead. There is something about the day ending and the darkness blanketing the day that I love. Good night world, I will be back tomorrow.