It has been the third week in a row of sick children, little sleep, and few outlets for momma! That is what happens when five kids (and a husband) all take their turns for getting sick. Thankfully, we are blessed to not get sick very often. Phew! This momma couldn't take many more sleepless nights.
After such a rough stretch, I've been feeling a little down and overwhelmed today. Nothing particular was wrong, I'm probably just sleep deprived. So to try to turn my frown upside down, I decided to write down all the reasons I am grateful!
1. After such a rough stretch of sleeplessness and sometimes feeling under-the-weather myself, I should have had an MS attack, but I didn't! My body has felt "heavy" and tired, which is a signal that I am on the precipice of an attack (which is waking up numb, unable to walk and/or use my hands, etc.). But, partly because I have been working so hard on watching my diet lately, I have been ok.
2. The kids were never bad enough to have to take to the doctor. This is great because I hate going to the doctor. I'm a bit pessimistic when it comes to the medical profession. They usually seem to have less of an idea of what is wrong than I do, and resort to prescribing antibiotics or some other kind of medicine that I won't fill because I don't think it is necessary (or is good to take). I'm sure there are more balanced doctors out there, but I haven't found one yet in my area, at least one that my insurance will cover. (If you know of one, I will take suggestions).
3. I have 5 beautiful children and a wonderful husband!
4. And it is Chinese New Year! Time to go start cooking for my family and our friends. Service always brings a smile!
Friday, February 20, 2015
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Kami's Bon-bons
My friend Kami brought these by to me on one of those horrible, no good, very bad days and since then they have become my go-to for a little chocolate fix. The only bad thing about these scrumptious balls is that you will be tempted to eat the whole batch!
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup coconut (I use Bob's Red Mill unsweetened flaked)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
3 T honey
pinch of salt
Mix into balls and chill (if they even make it to the refrigerator!)
I'll add a picture the next time I make them!
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup coconut (I use Bob's Red Mill unsweetened flaked)
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
3 T honey
pinch of salt
Mix into balls and chill (if they even make it to the refrigerator!)
I'll add a picture the next time I make them!
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