And then, we'll snuggle!

Can I start by saying I'm so glad to be back to regular again? I guess I can, because it's my blog. Anyways... since our trip to Nebraska, I haven't felt good. I didn't pay attention to what I was eating, I intentionally contaminated myself before the the trip, then ate whatever was available during the trip, and then felt so bad by the time we got back home I kept intentionally contaminating myself again and again because I "already felt bad...might as well eat whatever I want!!!!" Wrong. Do not think this way, people! Do not be like me!!!

I've discussed before how I don't have medical guarantee that I'm intolerant/allergic/diseased. But what I do have is knowledge I've gained from reading (gasp!) about nutrition and celiac disease...like, a lot. I also have my personal experiences and reactions I've experienced through my short life. SO....after three weeks of being itchy, splotchy, depressed, stressed, sleepy, sad, enraged, inflamed, and irritated...I still refuse to get scoped (you know sometimes they don't wash those things?) and came to the realization that we should not need a medical diagnosis as a reason to eat real food. I know what real food does in my body and I know what not so great food does in my body.....I don't need somebody to give me permission to avoid certain foods. I'm thankful I don't have serious medical issues, but the last three weeks have been such a frustrating experience. I finally went to the doctor to get some skin relief, steroid cream or prednisone or something, and this doc was seriously scrolling through her smart phone for answers. I give her credit for listening and taking an interest....but seriously? I can google my own answers on my own time from the comfort of my own home, and it is much more sanitary.

That was a bit of a tangent.           On to the point of this post......

1) thank you, Lord, for progress and relief. And for my loving husband who watched me scratch, listened to me whine, let me cry it out a few times, and helped me re-focus my energy towards healing. And for my family who listened and cared :)
2) It snowed!!!!! Finally!!!!

Lucy was stoked.

I was stoked too, now I'm in the Christmas mood!!!

I made these fancy Santa belly wrappers for a couple gifts for co-workers.  I like 'em!

And my loves settled in for their long winter's nap

while I enjoyed some home made cocoa in my Lions mug. PS- Go Lions!!!!!!

Last night I did the unthinkable.....

...I left the house in a dress! HUH?? Me??? yup.

but I just love my boots! and wanted to wear these new tights :)

And since I consumed more than my fair share of sugar this weekend, I can't wait to go put these to good use tomorrow!!!!

Yep, a heart rate monitor/GPS distance tracker and a new protein supplement that's free from corn, soy, wheat, milk, gluten, and sugar. My husband rocks :)

What are your goals for this week?

I've got big plans....

1) Get to the a.m. spin class twice (this is big. it requires leaving the house at 415...a.m.)

2) Paleo. All week. I did it 4 days last week, I know I can do it all week this week. (the VFW dinner Friday night - chicken cordon bleu, a roll, and au gratin potatoes- left me inhaling a chocolate bar for dinner...which I later found out contained malt. I should have just eaten the stinkin' chicken!)

3) Detox bath- get this crud OUT of my body!!!!!!

4) Get the Christmas cards sent!

5) Clean out the dryer vent. ( I have to be a domestic warrior sometime)

Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

~Romans 12:12