I just got finished eating lunch. The boys are still working on eating theirs.
This week, after watching 2 documentaries on food production in the United States, I was moved to start feeding our bodies better. I'm no saint, and this is a hard move, but the goal is to eat organic as much as possible, cut sugars, and try to stay away from GMO's. So far, I have been able to kind of stay organic (this town is not really big on organics), and do a little bit better on our sugar consumption.
Cutting sugar is the hardest. Because in our culture it is EVERYWHERE. Children are only supposed to get less than 25 grams of added sugar per day. That is about 4 level Tablespoons!!!! I used to put that on my cereal growing up. In fact, trying to make better snack choices, I got some greek yogurts (that are gmo free), and found out found out that they have 17 grams of sugar in a serving. Holy crap! Feeding our children the way they should be fed, after feeding them garbage for their whole life kind of feels impossible.
But the good thing, is we are getting better. Home cooked meals instead of boxed connivence food or fast food. Lower sugar intake, even if it is not perfect. And I am drinking way more water than I usually do.
It is a start, and I should be proud of myself.
Soon I will have my dream farm house and the kids and I will get Levi to help us plant some fruit and veggies of our own. This summer we will just enjoy some of my dad's. And for meat, I will get to a point where I can buy only from local farmers who grass feed and treat their animals with respect.
(Want to know why the sudden change in eating? If you have Netflix, watch Food Inc. and Fed up. Just know that there is some footage of animal cruelty and some other kind of disturbing images, but the knowledge you gain is worth it.
The kids think I'm super silly, and have been asking me if cars and bouncy balls can be "grass fed." But Julien actually watched some of Food Inc. with me and had no problem making the switch. They seem to kind of understand the reason behind the better habits, which is important.
I have to keep reminding myself that these little victories are actually huge wins for me as a mom. For the first time in a long time I feel myself connecting again to what is important. I don't feel this everyday and sometimes it can be overwhelming, but I am getting better at taking care of them. And while that sounds bizarre, or maybe to you it looks like I have done a great job, a lot of it is facade. A lot of times I have been so swallowed up by grief or anxieties over money that they kind of get put on the back burner--NEVER because a lack of love, simply because of a lack of will power.
So while things still aren't perfect (nor may they ever be), little shift are happening and I am getting better. We are getting better. One step at a time.
Next step, working on a daytime routine??? This one will take a LOT of work and will power, so send me some love. We will get there in the time we were meant to get there. I have faith.
Sending you lots of love! Enjoy this beautiful day! Go change the world and do it for my sweet Elijah.
Thank you!
I love you sweet boy.
I love you I love you I love you.
Always.
<3
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