Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

It was supposed to be a frittata

October 24, 2012

I was hungry and made what was supposed to be a frittata – you know, those cute Italian omlettes? I’ve seen Nigella Lawson make them on her show so I figured it was pretty simple. Not so much. However, I really enjoyed cracking and beating the eggs, chopping the peppers and onions, and adding a sprinkling of real Parmesan cheese. It was so relaxing and I think it’s why I usually enjoy cooking – there’s something almost spiritual about it.

I have also realized I have a lot of guilty associations with food and I’m beginning to write down all the things that are coming to light. Hopefully it will help me begin a better relationship with food which I think could be the beginning of the weight loss journey. That and I bought this really cool book called “Our Lady of Weight Loss” by Janice Taylor. The pictures are arty variations on actual paintings and icons of the Blessed Mother which some might think is kinda sacrilegious, but as a Catholic with a sense of humor, I think they are kind of quaint. Besides, I’d never thought about bringing Jesus or God into my weight loss battle. Ever. Now I’m praying to Our Lady and asking for her help daily. I need it – I cannot fight this battle alone. And make no mistake – it is a battle. Janice Taylor lost 55 pounds and she shares her own struggles and the aha moment she had that started her on the right path. Anyway – I’ll be writing more on that later – there is so much to say on it and much work that I can do on this journey.

Well, this was supposed to be a post about a failed frittata, but, as usual, I went on another rabbit trail. Oh well. If you have time to make yourself something special for a meal today do so and enjoy it. Food is not just for the body, but sometimes it is for the soul as well.

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Stacy London’s New Book is HERE!

October 7, 2012

We all know that I am a huge fan of What Not To Wear. If you don’t believe me just ask my kids. I watched from the first show in 2002 until 2008 and I had a Friday night ritual of What Not To Wear and something chocolate to eat while watching. Oh and kleenex too – I usually could not watch the reveal without shedding tears.

Anyway, Stacy London has written a new book called “The Truth About Style”. It’s not so much a how to book on what clothes to wear, but more of a way to look at why we dress ourselves the way we do and move on from that into something better. She tells her story in this book too – her struggles with psoriasis, anorexia, and overeating – and this helps her to relate to us as well. She really does get it! So far I have read quite a bit and it only arrived yesterday afternoon (I wrote this last Wednesday). I am reading all of the personal stories first – hers and the ladies who she helped – then I’ll go back in for the fashion bits. See, it really isn’t so much about the clothes, it’s about YOU and how you feel about yourself and coming to accept yourself as you are right now warts and all. Once you get that acceptance down, the fashion will follow and confidence will follow in kind. This has been what Stacy and Clinton have preached on the most on their shows and once I got that, their show had so much more depth and meaning.

So, pick this one up and see what you think. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

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Chilly Fall Day

October 5, 2012

The candles are lit exuding their fragrance of pears and spice. I’ve put “Come Let Us Be Merry” in the cd player and when it’s done I’ll enjoy “Winter’s Solstice”. Their music is supposed to be Christmas, but they really are beautiful for a sunny, chilly, windy fall day.

Becky has helped me with supper – a simple pasta bake and it is in the oven cooking. The joy that sweeps over me as I watch her mix the pasta and sauce and then sprinkle the mozzarella on top is indescribable. I feel very satisfied right now and I will try to be happy in this moment and store it up like a squirrel stores acorns for the winter’s hibernation.

I have decided to live more simply and more intentionally and basking in these small moments is certainly part of that.

So, on this chilly fall day, let’s all remember to just live in the now and find simple moments which give us peace as we enjoy the glow of a new season.

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Our Unplugged Sunday

October 1, 2012

About a year ago I found a website called Unplugged Sunday – it’s all about unplugging from your tech devices (including the tv) for one day to help in finding that sabbath rest we all need. I will add that the last post on that blog was in January and I really wish they’d start it up again. In any case, there is a lot of really good information to help you with your own Unplugged Sunday.

I’ve been wanting to do this unplugged thing awhile and recently we’ve been taking Sunday as family day and getting everyone out of the house and doing some fun things instead of just sitting inside where it can get really dull sometimes. The other thing was, this last Saturday, I spent a huge amount of time online for whatever reason and I knew I had to unplug. So, yesterday I decided this is the day – of course I didn’t tell anyone else in the house that.

I decided to take an impromptu trip to a city down the road – one where there is a Target :-). Yes, I know, some people think shopping on Sunday is bad, but it’s not grocery shopping – it’s just window shopping. Well, okay, I did pick up a couple of things but they were things I needed anyway. And guess what happened? I inadvertently left my cell phone here at the house because I didn’t thing I’d need it. Okay, now we’re really unplugged!

It was a fun time. We went to Pet Smart and the kids really enjoyed that. Maggie was excited at seeing real cats and they also had 3 dogs that were being groomed. There were gerbils and hamsters and all kinds of little birds. Fish, lizards, toads – you name it they had it. After that we went to Best Buy because not much else was open at the time. That store annoys me, but early Sunday mornings doesn’t find too many shops open early.. Mike finally perked up though and played a game while we were there.

After that it was Bath and Body Works and Game Stop while Steve and Mike picked up McDonalds. Yeah, I know, there’s better, but if I had thought this thing out ahead of time, I would have picked up those Chili’s gift cards we have. Next time we’ll remember. Oh, there will be a next time.

Our last two stops were Sephora at JC Penney and Vintage Stock. At Sephora I let the girls try the Hello Kitty perfume (really cute bottle with an atomizer – remember those?) and I let Maggie try some Pink Frosted Animal Cookie lip gloss from Philosophy. Unfortunately they were all out of that so I couldn’t get it for her. She was in heaven! Her birthday is tomorrow and she will be 12 and while I’m not in a hurry for her to grow up, I know she wants to have a few of those pretties girls love. Vintage stock is always fun, but no Paradise Theater. Darn.

Our very last stop was Starbucks for a decaf mocha because I really needed something restful after shopping with 5 kids! We got home and I went online briefly and then let the kids play computer time (20 minutes each). Yeah, I know that’s not really unplugged, but those who weren’t on the computer sat outside with me and we talked and enjoyed the cool autumn day. Besides, who says you have to try to do it all the first day? Especially when you have little kids who aren’t in on the plan. I’m trying to sneak it in…shhhh.

After an easy supper of chicken sandwiches, I sat outside hoping for some quiet time with a magazine, but little kids found me anyway. Joe practiced shooting with his homemade bow and arrow ( from sticks found in the yard) and talking about a game he likes. Becky brought her new stuffed pig outside where she was just generally silly. It was fun and without distractions I was really able to talk and isn’t that the best reason of all to unplug? So that we reconnect with those we love?

I didn’t get online until later when I downloaded a little ebook on eating healthy and read part of that before I went to bed. I’m hoping to cut down on online time in general starting this week. When the stresses overwhelm it’s what I tend to do, but I need to find better ways. At any rate, I think it was a good day and an enjoyable day spent with the kids. We’ll try again next Sunday and I’ve found a few books on keeping the Sabbath that I’m going to read this month to ponder this more. At any rate, I think it’s a good start.

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It was supposed to be a frittata

October 24, 2012

Stacy London’s New Book is HERE!

October 7, 2012

Chilly Fall Day

October 5, 2012

Our Unplugged Sunday

October 1, 2012

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