Question time – Do you like the week that was posts as they are or would you prefer seeing more things (like a lunch out) in a seperate posts? TWTW post started out as a way for me to share photos that didn’t really fit in other posts but it nows seems like more events just end up in this post. So I just thought I’d get your opinions on what you prefer.
I saw him win then literally had to race out the door to a meeting about our upcoming Germany trip (Amy & Kevin were already waiting in the car) ….
which meant I caught the rest of the action on my ipad in the car …..
It was the week Christy got her new glasses….
aren’t they so cute?
and it was the week I had another skin biopsy – in the same area I already had a mole removed…. nothing to worry about, he just wants to see if he needs to remove the lump I have…
It was the week we got documents and jackets for Germany…. only one month to go now….
and it was the week I found these lovely flowers in our garden…
It was the week I took the dogs on a longer walk and hence we got a different view of the lake,….
and it was the week of stunning skies….
It was the week of red nails…
and blue nails…. though I’m not very happy with this one as it chips very easily….
And it was the week I bought myself some new lipsticks…
It was the week we had lunch at the Nan Tien Temple…
Don’t think it would have been too bad on my elimination diet.
Can you believe this I’ve being doing a Day in the life posts for 5 years? How crazy is that? But such a great record to have – esp. of the girls. Anyone remember back then? I obviously didn’t really know what I was doing the first time and my posts got a lot more detailed (and photo heavy) after that.
So what did the 14th March, 2013 look like? It was your typical start. Up around 5.30am, dogs out, tea made, YouTube watched. Unfortunately Rosie went right under our back deck and came inside with muddy paws – which I didn’t know about until I spotted the mud all over the carpet and spots where she had been. This is Bailey but Rosie had obviously been on this lounge earlier.
Around 7am I got dressed and ready to take the dogs on a walk. I’ve been wearing the dog walking belt as a place to put my phone. I usually put it in my bra but I get to sweaty at the moment.
Due to Rosie’s muddy paws I had put the dogs outside so I collected them from the side gate.
and we headed down to the park for our walk. We managed a pretty fast pace today for the first time in a long time.
When we got back I hosed off Rosie’s muddy feet then went inside to recover. Christy was dressed and ready for school so worked on her homework.
I got the washing started….
then saw Christy off to school.
I then cleaned off the lounge before the mud got spread further.
Then it was time for my breakfast – a berry and mango smoothie. I know it doesn’t look very good but it tasted delicious.
While having breakfast I did a bit of shopping….
then hung out the washing.
You might notice that I haven’t showered. There is a good reason. I had a skin biopsy yesterday and I’m not allowed to get the area wet for 24 hours. Instead I got to work in the kitchen, starting with the open shelves….
In amongst tackling cupboards I took out food to the chooks and collected the eggs. Our broodie girl has finally come off the eggs.
I also baked some veggies….
and tidied my desk, while updating details of our Germany trip.
There were labels for the pantry.
And finally a welcomed break for lunch and YouTube.
Afterwards I headed back into the kitchen while Rosie and Bailey enjoyed a treat.
I didn’t have to pick up Amy today as she was staying in town with some school friends then heading to Drama lessons. I cut up some watermelon for Christy.
who came home with a card she’d made for me.
I worked on my grocery haul video….
then vacuumed the mud off the floor….
Time for a snack – lentil soup and rockmelon.
I then took the bins out,
I prepared some veggies for my dinner…
and made some almond milk…
Time for the puppies dinner…
and my dinner….quinoa, veggies and a ginger sauce…
Christy buttered some bread to go with her soup. And since it was just the two of us we enjoyed dinner on the couch while watching Got to Dance, followed by a few episodes of the Pioneer Woman. One of the episodes was all about chocolate – which was a little hard to watch.
Amy sent me a photo of the new Mexican place that Kevin and her dined at.
I was in a bit of pain tonight so decided to head to bed when Christy went up at 8.30pm. I made some mint tea to enjoy.
After saying goodnight to Christy I did my evening skin care….
then hopped into bed to watch some more YouTube and enjoy my tea.
Final beauty care…
and puppies on the bed since Kevin wasn’t home.
Amy and Kevin arrived home about 9.30pm. I read some blogs and turned off the lights about 10pm.
And if you’d like to see all this in video mode you can (as my new camera takes video every time you take a photo).
Yep, missed Friday again. This week I blame it on having 2 videos plus the photos to upload. Plus I’ve been busy trying and reorganising my kitchen.
Anyway, on with the show.
This week started with the weekend of Amy’s party. We all know that involved pizza and ice cream cake. Sunday I ate the last of my indulgences. Then on Monday it was the start of an elimination diet. This is mainly for my inflammation/arthritis pain, but also for weight loss (since they are both highly related).
This means
No Gluten
No Dairy
No Soy
No Sugar
No corn
I’ve also been having no eggs this week. Basically I’ve been eating a whole foods diet with LOTS of veggies. Here’s a look at my grocery shop this week.
Breakfast has been a green brown smoothie made with frozen berries, homemade almond milk, ground flax seeds, chia seeds and slippery elm bark. Looks disgusting but tastes delicious.
Lunch was a salad with added seeds, hummus and something extra like chick peas, veggie bites or falafel (all gluten free, of course)
Dinners were pretty simple and straightforward as it’s been a bit of strange week. Next week I hope/plan to be more adventurous (esp, as my energy levels are already increasing and pain levels decreasing).
I didn’t do a lot of snacking but if I was hungry mid-afternoon I’d have some lentil soup, fruit or rice thins with hummus.
So how’s it all going?
I had my first challenge last at the basketball but I passed by having my dinner early (at 5pm) before we left and had a handful of nuts at half time. I did envy everyone eating popcorn and ice cream but just focussed on how good I’m going to feel :-). The diet isn’t the most family friendly so I’ve had to make seperate meals for the others, which I don’t really like. But if I succeed in achieving good health it will well be worth it. And as I said, I’m going to get more creative in the kitchen and hopefully come up with some family friendly meals. The goal at this stage is to eat this way for 3 weeks but we’ll see how I go.
It was the week that we celebrated Amy’s Birthday.. with presents… many of which were Dr Who based…..
Dinner at the Hog’s Breath Cafe …. my Uncle Brain was able to join us….
Dessert at Cold Rock Ice Creamery….
and a little play session by the big kids :-).
There was also a Percy Jackson themed dress up party for 20 teenagers….
which meant we had to order a crazy amount of pizzas…
There was also blue food ….
and assortment of games….
and a Dr Who Angel ice cream cake….
It was the week the Iditarod started….which is why I haven’t been around much this week…
and it was the week of an arthritis flare… which meant I didn’t have to feel too bad about doing this all the time…
It was the week Christy had an eye test and yes, she does need glasses, and yes, she’s SOOO excited to get them.
And it was the week I was thrilled to get a follow back on twitter from Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band. I’ve been a fan of his forever and used to have a big crush on him….
It was the week of some long games of Dr Who monopoly…which Amy got from Nan & Pop….
and it was the week of making costumes for Amy’s party….
It was the week of dark purple polish…
then a dark raspberry. It was also the week I realized I should tidy up my nails before I take photos :-).
It was the week of lovely sunrises….
and the week of missed sunrises….
It was the week of clouds…as Christy has been learning about the different types at school….
