Feb. 12, 2007 - Moving

For various reasons, I have decided to move my blog.  I'll be checking in from time to time to visit your blogs, and I hope you feel free to visit me at:

http://3knightsandaprincess.blogspot.com

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Feb. 9, 2007 - Me

I know that it's not popular to admit, depending on which circles you're travelling with...but I have been feeling a real need to get back in touch with me.  As a mom it's so easy to keep pushing "you" aside until it's forgotten somewhere.  Yes, I am called to be a mom, and it's a wonderful, high, God-given calling.  But I am more than a diaper changer and a boogey wiper!  I'm a mom...but that is one aspect of my life.  I'm also a wife...and a woman.  I know I have gifts and talents that God gave to me to use for his purpose...I just can't remember what they are right now.  LOL

I'm sure part of this goes hand in hand with this time of my life.  All my littles are still pretty little.  But I hate feeling like "me"...the kinda crazy, art-loving, music-making, dreaming of scuba-diving and mountain-climbing me...is getting lost in the laundry pile.

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Feb. 9, 2007 - body, soul and spirit

We bought an elliptical trainer last week.  I finally got it set up and used it yesterday and today.  I haven’t really worked out much since I had Gabriel.  It feels so good! Isn’t it amazing what working out can do for your mental health?  I put on some praise music and I feel ready to tackle the world!  Now I need to get back to my yoga workouts and things will be even better. 

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Feb. 8, 2007 - Got Milk? Not anymore!

I just wrote a big update on Levi's skin issues and the naturopathic doctor we will be seeing.  And it all got lost in cyberspace.  Grrr!! 

Anyways, we have found that the testing that the mainstream medical community in Canada here uses (skin pricking) is the least accurate form of testing.  The naturopath we will be seeing said that there are other forms of testing available that are a lot less invasive and much more accurate.  She's going to review his files to determine whether or not he should be tested.  I think he should be, we'll see what she says.  We're also taking Gabriel.  He has broken out in skin rashes since starting cow's milk a few weeks ago.  There's a history of cow's milk sensitivity in my family (including me), so I'm wondering if he's sensitive.

I've always been willing to live dairy-free, but the other members of my family have objected.  However, Jer and I have decided that we're taking the plunge.  We're in the process of going dairy-free.  It's an enormous undertaking.  You'd be really surprised at all the stuff that has dairy in it.  At this point it is a trial, depending on how things go and what the testing reveals.

So right now we're using rice and almond milk and rice protein.  I'm trying to add more fat (flax, almond, and olive oil) into the kids diet.  If anybody has any tricks/tips on adding fat and calcium without milk, please let me know.

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Feb. 8, 2007 - Granola Bar Recipe

These were great and my littles loved them so I thought I'd share.

1 1/2 c. rolled oats

1/4 c. quinoa flakes

1/4 c. whole wheat flour

1/4 c. finely chopped almonds (I threw raw almonds in the food processor)

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

2 tbsp plus 1 tsp. olive oil

1/3 c. honey

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond extract

Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.  Add remaining ingredients and mix until moistened, adding up to a teaspoon of water if needed.  Place on  a lightly oiled sheet and press into a rectangle.  Wet hands lightly while working.  Bake 12 minutes then remove and cut into 16 bars, separating bars slightly.  Return to oven for 5 - 10 more minutes until set.  Remove and cool on wire rack.

You can add seeds, nuts or whatever if you want.  I added carob chips which was really yummy.

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Feb. 7, 2007 - My Favourite Things

I was reading this over at CountryMomof4's blog and thought I'd post it over here.  These are some of the must-have products in my life.

1. Big shampoo from LUSH

2. Karma soap from LUSH

3. Think Pink bath bomb from LUSH (do i see a pattern here?)

4. Yankee candles

5. Aldo shoes and boots

6. Gap jeans and hoodies

7. Frizz Eliminator by silky sexy hair  - otherwise I look like a poodle

8. Starbucks Italian Roast at home or cappuccinos in store

9. My KJV/Amp parallel Bible

10. Hillsongs DVD's

11. Chocolate Whip Stick lip balm from LUSH - my children also go crazy over this stuff.  It smells and tastes like a Terry's chocolate orange.

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Feb. 6, 2007 - highlights from the morning

*When asked what he wanted for lunch, Levi responded "I like maggot-roni". 

*We decided on a Campbell's homestyle chicken soup from a can.  How can soup be homestyle if it comes from a can?  Whatever.  So I go to get the can opener and it's not there.  I begin to scour the kitchen.  No can opener.  I found myself digging through toy boxes in search of my can opener and I finally found it...between the cushions of our couch.  Not sure why. 

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