The Natural Mommy

We went to our old church this past Sunday. It was the first time we’d been there since we graduated college, I think. It was nice to see everyone. I felt very welcomed and loved. The only painful part was answering the question, “How long are you going to be in town?” I’d rather not [...]

Filed under: My Mom on August 30th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Last Sunday I got the call. Monday, arrangements were made and Tuesday, we made the three hour trip. We are staying with Josh’s grandparents who live half an hour from my mom. Josh leaves Monday nights and returns Thursday nights to spend long weekends with us. We spend our days at Josh’s grandparents, doing school [...]

Filed under: My Mom, The News on August 29th, 2010 | 7 Comments »

Denial is A warm bath Deliciously perfumed Into which I slide and Close my eyes.

Filed under: My Mom on August 26th, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Are you ready to pray? Josh asks as I stare blankly over his shoulder. I laugh. I couldn’t help it. I couldn’t believe it either, but I laughed. Pray? I’d been yelling at God within the confines of my skull for the past half an hour. Prayer is too docile. No. I’m not ready to [...]

Filed under: My Mom, The News on August 23rd, 2010 | 24 Comments »

Olivia did multiplication yesterday at breakfast.  Lunch?  Or was it today?  She was thinking while eating, then looked up and told me, “Three 2′s are 6!”  I was very proud.  And I told her so.  And then she said, “And four 2′s are 8!”  And I kissed her. Josh told Benjamin it was too muggy [...]

Filed under: The Benjamin, The Levi, The Olivia, The Ramblings on August 13th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Rice cakes are the new bread. Cheap, easy, fast, and they keep longer than gluten free bread. I knew rice cakes were good with peanut butter. And I knew they were good with jelly. One day, I just put the two, or rather, three, together. It’s not rocket science. __________________________ What’s your favorite gluten-free adaptation/recipe? [...]

Filed under: The Gluten-Free, Wheatless Wednesday on August 11th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

We have limited drawer space in our kitchen.  So our kitchen towels are stored in the bathroom linen closet. We have lots of messes. Lots and lots of messes. Mostly caused by small children. Who can’t reach the kitchen towels in the bathroom linen closet. Our solution? Hanging a bajillion kitchen towels on the stove [...]

Filed under: Kitchen Tip Tuesday, Works For Me on August 10th, 2010 | 6 Comments »

We ended up not eating a few of last week’s meals.  Yay.  Less thinking for this week’s plan. Monday – Chicken and Asparagus Casserole.  I really need to post my gluten free version of this recipe.  It’s fantabulous.  Complete with buttery crumble topping. Tuesday – Roast Chicken Wednesday – Pot Roast Thursday - Pizza, both whole [...]

Filed under: Menu Plan Monday on August 9th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

We went to the mall yesterday to combine a $15/50 coupon with a jean sale at Old Navy. After piling all the kids into the car, then out of the car and into the stroller, then through the mall doors that weren’t really created to accommodate double jogging strollers, I found that I hadn’t read the fine [...]

Filed under: The Funnies, The Mommy, The Ramblings on August 6th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

It’s breastfeeding awareness week. And I would like to make you aware of the fact that not all nursing relationships end by the child’s first birthday.  None of mine did, anyway. I nursed Olivia until she was over two years old.  Twenty-six months, I do believe. I nursed her all through my pregnancy with Benjamin, [...]

Filed under: The Breastfeeding, The Toddlerhood, Three Things You Should Know on August 4th, 2010 | 27 Comments »