One thing that I love about life is that is is ALWAYS changing. I love change, it means growth, adventure and never-ending knowledge. I figure, if you can adapt to change you will be richer in ideas. Capable of greater things are the people who thrive on trying new things. When i was little I hated a lot of things. I say hate because as a young child you are two things; hostile and overly exaggerated. I never hated people or things so much as the idea of trying new things. Like stir fry. I "hated" stir fry. Why? Probably because i wanted to drive my mother crazy. But also because I didn't want to TRY all my favorite vegetables TOGETHER. Stupid right, i wasted all those years fighting an idea, a change. Now, stir fry and I are buds, long lost soul mates if you will. My children today are so much like me that it freaks me right out. Our one rule at the dinner table is that you try it once. Just once. If you don't like it that much, forget it and eat the rest. But I WILL make you try it again later. Because your palate for food and all great things should, and will change. My husband mind you is in a WHOLE other ballpark. Stubborn is really the only way I can explain it, kinda like a mule. There are many foods he doesn't "appreciate". Does this affect his attitude and daily capability for growth? I don't think so, I think he just knows what he like and likes what he knows. But he is missing out on the wonders of mushrooms, the splendor of rhubarb and the palatable squash ripe from the garden simmered in butter and brown sugar.
We have been changing greatly in other ways out here on the ranch. Our children have learned about loss with the passing of grandpa Littler; a man who taught me it was ALWAYS o.k to speak my mind, even if it was bullshit. We have planted our garden and watched it grow. We have suffered through the trauma of teething with Riel. Poor little man got 5 new teeth in a matter of 10 days(of course the days we decided to vacation in SK) And we have collected a bouncy Boston Terrier named Bow and said goodbye to Lily our doodle. She went to a home back in the city as she was having a hard time out here...so lots of change. good and bad. Excited for this project to get back on track. Next blog will try to post pics of the garden, it is beautiful.
Welcome to my Blog! This is a first for me as i am generally computer illiterate. But with a little persuasion from friends and family and some help from a more computer savy comrade, i am well on my way to becoming part of the 21st century.
I lean a little towards the side of "hippy" when it comes to my lifestyle. People often raise their eyebrows when my husband Jonathan and I say we don't have cable television, iphones, or internet. Mind you we did have to cave and get an internet stick for Jonathan's business and this does seem to make more sense when one wants to start a Blog.
Fresh food has always been an issue for me. I'm sure it drove my mother crazy when i would constantly check expiry dates and refuse leftovers as a kid. My first five years were spent on a farm in Saskatchewan. My biggest memories seem to be of time spent raiding the crisp carrots and sweet peas from mom's garden. The smell of fresh buns filling our house. And of course, riding my horse in the wheat fields.
Warp ahead 26 years and i find myself wanting these very things for our three children. I find it crazy that I buy Canadian beef from a very American COSTCO. How many miles has that beef travelled to get on to our plates. Eating local seems to solve many problems occurring today. Of course environmental; the fewer miles travelled=smaller eco-footprint. It also supports producers who could be our friends, family or neighbors. And most importantly, for me, i know what I am putting into our children's mouths. Growth hormones, chemicals to promote longevity in food, and god knows what else is "added" for travel/taste. These things actually scare me. It was a little different when we didn't have kids. But now? now i am hypersensitive to what is in our food and how it affects their health, growth and behavior.
Having a background in Disability Studies, I worked with children of varying disabilities within their home and school environments. I really found that the parents who did their research and promoted healthy eating habits had better results with their child's behavior and overall health. This sometimes included limiting processed foods, removing sugars, and being generally more aware of food allergies occurring. I was able to SEE the difference with the children whose parents did the above and those who did not. This was one tidbit( along with many others) i chose to store for when i had my own children.
This will be an exciting journey for me. I look forward to all the ups and downs as well as the learning curve that is bound to happen.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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