Saturday, December 12, 2009

Food Waste Friday


Inspired by FrugalGirl, I have started tracking our food waste.

Food waste wasn't terrible this week, but I could have done better. I bought these whole grain boxes on sale - 4 years ago. We hardly ever eat prepared food and I just plain forgot about it. The greenbeans went slimy before I remembered to freeze it. Since I'm seven month pregnant I wasn't about to risk it.

This week, we'll try to clean out the refrigerator before we travel for Christmas - hopefully I won't have anything to post on Friday.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Every day is all new

Those of you who have been pregnant probably know what I mean... every day I read something new about my little boy, every day I have new sensations to wonder (and sometimes worry) about, and every day what I learned about my body before doesn't apply anymore. I am 26 weeks pregnant today, and I am getting more excited every day!

Let me give you an example. On Sunday, my husband and I were sitting in church, and when he looked towards me, he noticed that I had tears in my eyes. "Are you okay?" he asks, probably thinking that I'm feeling emotional. Gee, what ever would give him that idea. I try to answer him, but I am completely breathless like Mike Tyson punched me in the stomach. Truth is, my little boy kicked just wrong and I actually got tears in my eyes because it hurt! Up to now, he has not been that strong, but since Sunday it has happened several times!

My guy is making his presence felt a little more every day... from refusing to let Mommy sleep through the night, to the cute punches he throws until my stomach starts moving like an alien is trying to escape. What an amazing journey, and what an amazing blessing.

Every morning, His mercies are all new.