Life With Boys

“Which is bigger one or three?” Morgan asks.“Well would you rather have one toy or three toys?” Matt responds.“I want all the toys.” Continue reading

Doc says I can eat WHATEVER I WANT as long as I get 25-35 grams of fiber daily and one activa yougurt. (Guys you need 35-45 grams a day.) Seeds — OK. Popcorn — OK. Fresh vegies and fruit — OK.I also learned that if you try to increase your fiber intake too quickly you… Continue reading

I’ve made it through today with only a few tears, a major accomplishment when you consider this is the two year anniversary of my Mom’s death. I can’t even begin to recount how much our lives have changed in the past two years. In some ways we’re all feeling a degree of freedom that we… Continue reading

“This year instead of resolutions focus on your aspirations.” Simple Abundance What a strange way to start a new year, focusing on all that can be — not deprivation but fulfillment. So what do I aspire to this year? To complete my She Remembers Pearl Harbor website. I have the pieces, now I just need… Continue reading

I’m still on the “bland” diet until January 8 (and even then I’m not going out for a steak dinner) but I’m having questions. Everything I read says something different about what I can and cannot eat. They all say a “high fiber” diet. The printout my doctor gave me says lots of water, 3… Continue reading

I’m back home, watching White Christmas and eating saltines and blended soups (not much to look at, but still tastes OK.)Merry Christmas to all! Continue reading

We have received two mystery packages for the boys. Each contains some type of over sized puzzle. If you sent this, please let me know. Thanks. Continue reading

The tube came out last night at about 10 ish. It’s the best Christmas present ever! I’m supposed to have some tests this morning and then maybe we’ll try some clear liquids (yeah more rubber jello and Popsicles!) You’d think with a diet like this I’d be losing weight like crazy, but no — no… Continue reading