Monthly Archives: February 2010

Feb 10

Surprise From The Dentist…

I’ve got another round of dental work to look forward to today, and I don’t know exactly what I am going in for. Last time he said that he would make up his mind when I got there, so it was going to be a surprise for me… I don’t think I’m leaving this appointment with just a new toothbrush and a high-five!

Feb 9

Fearless in 2010

I have a lot of fears, some strange and some random, but they are mine. This year I’m starting a whole new decade in my life, and I’m getting rid of my fears… Here are my big five.

  1. I’m scared of the Dentist…
  2. I’m scared of driving in the city with all 3 kiddos in the car
  3. I’m scared of flying in an airplane
  4. I’m pretty sure that zombies and aliens don’t exist, so I can’t really do anything about that one…
  5. I have a pretty big fear of driving in the snow and getting stuck.

Here is how I’m fighting my fears…

  1. I visited the Dentist, after putting off the visit for 6 years, and I lucked out and had a very patient and not scary Dentist. I know it seems silly, but this has been a fear of mine for decades. Facing this fear will make me a bit healthier, and thanks to the great Dentist, I’m ready to get the rest of my work done.
  2. I faced this fear too. I always want to visit my Brother in K.C., but I get bombarded with a lot of negative comments about me driving in the city with the kiddos, so I tackled this one head on. I stuck to my kids schedules, and made the trip twice. Easy peasy, and the kids had a blast too.
  3. This one is getting tackled later on in the year. I’ve flown many times before, but I still get scared. I don’t want to miss out on traveling the World because I am afraid of airplanes…
  4. Well, to my knowledge I haven’t had an encounter with a UFO, and my town hasn’t been over-run with Zombies, so this one shouldn’t worry me too much.
  5. Thanks to kindergarten I’ve faced this fear, and with all 3 kids in the car. Yep, I’m becoming a snow driver, and I’ve also gotten myself stuck in the snow while taking my kiddo to school. I kept my head clear, and the kiddos quiet while I got myself unstuck. Oh the joys of Winter-time.

So what about you… Do you have any fears? What are you doing to become Fearless in 2010?

Feb 6

Some Veggie Meals: Week 1

I’m wrapping-up week 1 of my return to being a vegetarian, and what a tasty week it was. I thought I would share a few pics from some of my tasty meals.

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I’m not much of a breakfast person, I usually just grab a cup (or two) of coffee, but my Coconut-Almond Oatmeal was too good not to enjoy.

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One of my favorite things about vegetarian cooking, is that everything is bright and colorful. These mashed sweet potatoes brightened up a dreary winter day.

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I made up a big batch of Okra Gumbo, with Brown Rice, and it was so good.

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Dylan was even curious about the veggie gumbo, so he gave it a try. Dylan will pretty much eat anything, as long as Okra is involved.

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My mashed sweet potatoes pulled double-duty in the kitchen. I used them to make a batch of Sweet Potato Cakes.

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A quick Veggie Stir-fry makes a yummy lunch. I served this one with Rice and Oranges.

Time to make a shopping list for next week’s veggie meals!