Time...

Now that I have started my Winter Break... I'll set some time away from trying to "relax" to start updating my blog... Who am I kidding, I can't relax... ever ... but I will try to update.

So far you have missed:

-I had to completely pack up my classroom

-Anthony broke the garage door

-Sleepover with Cody before he goes to Afghanistan

-The new way to eat is working.. most of the time

...more to come :)

My first step...

After reading The Lupus Recovery Diet, I actually found out new things about my lupus that I didn't know. Lupus is more than what I thought, which is why I have never been in remission. Learning about antigens has been so helpful. I also know that hormone levels effect my lupus all the time. There are so many hormones in animals... So the hormones and antigens from the food I eat from animals become "foreign invaders" in my body. So I'm going to try the Elimination Diet. (BTW...I HATE the word DIET) At first, I thought "remove all meat and dairy". Then I called Jenn, my pretty much life-coach when it comes to my lupus. She said yes on eliminating meat, but try to incorporate some fish. The we talked about how hard it is to eliminate dairy products. I REALLY LOVE milk in my coffee. So we came up with trying "alternative sources to dairy". The ex and I tried soy milk years ago, but it made my tummy issues worse. She said to try rice milk. I need to make sure I am getting enough protein in my diet (UGH on the word diet).
If I look at this "diet" as a lifestyle change...maybe I could eliminate my negative energy energy to the word diet. :)

Trying something new...

I am so fortunate to have so many people in my life that are concerned for my well-being, especially when it comes to my health. Summer sent me a link to see if I had ever heard about it... I listened to the lady speak and read the link. I ended up purchasing and downloading the book the night I read the link. I have to journal my progress...so why not on my blog. I'm so excited to try something new that does not have anything to do with medications. Here is the link if you are interested:

www.lupusrecoverdiet.com

Remembering...

Remembering may seem like an easy thing to do....but I find it is a daily struggle for me!!!!

Remembering to do my blog...
Remembering to fill ALL of my medications...
Remembering to make sure all doors are locked at night...
Remembering to keep the gas tank is full...
Remembering to make sure the princess has a daily snack...
Remembering to get all my papers and grades recorded on time...

The list could go on and on...

One thing (or should I say 2 things) I have NO trouble remembering are my precious two lovelies!!!!!

Just me and the Teenager...

At the OSU home opener in 97 degree weather...

Out of touch...

When school comes around...I become out of touch...

+with family
+with friends
+with the world

It is part of the life of a teacher. I'm planning and preparing, cutting and laminating, creating and conquering...

I may be out of touch with the world, but I am in touch with my passion...TEACHING!!!

Just the memory...

Tomorrow my princess turns double digits...so I decided to do something special for her instead of buying her something she'll eventually grow out of or lose...

We had mommy/daughter spa pedicures and manicures. She loved the massaging the best! so I did not take any pictures...we will both have just the memory in our heads...sweet and intimate and forever :)