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I am taking a summer vacation! No, I am not actually going anywhere (except for a couple camping trips). I am taking a vacation from blogging. I have several fun projects I desire to accomplish and a stong commitment to making this summer the best one yet! I will be filling my time with swimming, gardening, dancing, friends, fireworks, and lots of watermelon eating Bring on the heat! I am so excited!

Butterfly on our summer squash leaf

All I ask is that you please remember me. I will be back in the fall, I promise. Maybe I will kick things off with another 10 day Fall Equinox juice feast. I also plan on writing another Day in the Life of a Blissful Mama post, because being a mom to a toddler is different than being a mom to a baby. By popular request I will be updating you on my Elimination Communication experience and how awesome it is to have a child potty trained so early. I choose to write about the effect language has on shaping our consciousness. This is very important to me right now because David is learning English and it is my duty to teach him conscious language. I will be providing raw and wild food recipes as usual. Lots of fun posts to look forward to so be sure to stop by at the end of September!

For now you are welcome to join me on my facebook page or twitter. If you are bored (ha!) you can also read all my previous blog posts and share them with your friends

Lot’s of love to you! Your comments, stories, and advice will be missed. I hope you have an amazingly blissful summer!!

Motherhood for me is deeply fulfilling and rewarding. My heart smiles in warm fuzzy bliss every night before bed when I reflect on the joyful day I had, playing with and raising my cosmic son. At times motherhood can also be challenging, pushing me to go deeper into my heart and mind, healing unconscious patterns and tapping into an endless spring of patience, love, and understanding. Being someone who has done a lot of inner work (breath work, meditation, raw foods, yoga, traveling, journaling, space clearing, emotional upgrades, dancing, power of now, decrees, conscious language, etc), I can attest to the fact that motherhood is one of the most powerful transformational tools available. Ram Dass states, “If you think you’re enlightened go spend a week with your family.” Our children are our biggest mirrors. They bring to our awareness anything inside of us which is less than light and love. Because their emotions are so raw and uncensored they bring up our own buried primitive emotions in a way nothing else can. If we are conscious about it we can transform our deeply buried pain into joy and wholeness. If we resist or unconsciously react we only strengthen our limited patterns. By being a parent we not only have the opportunity to re-parent ourselves, healing negative generational patterns and altering the course of our DNA for eternity, we also learn what truly matters in life. To love, explore, play, grow, laugh and have fun! Having fun is important. It keeps us inspired, alive, and beautiful.

17 1/2 month old David

Lately I have been feeling challenged with my 18 month old son. I find myself annoyed at him frequently. I am resisting his behavior and focusing too much on what others think than looking within and upgrading my own attitude and viewpoint. At times like this, when I realize I am not having fun, I take a deep breath, connect with my core, and ask myself how I can enjoy this moment fully. Today I desire to share with you the answer to my question. The following three principles are what I use to help make motherhood as easy and fun as possible.

1. Eat, Sleep, and Be Merry! Motherhood is most challenging when our children are grumpy, sick, and fussy. Agreed? A large percentage of this behavior can be attributed to hunger, tiredness, and environmental toxins. By feeding your child a whole foods organic diet, helping him/her create healthy sleep habits, and eliminating as many pollutants from your life as possible, you will be surprised at how happy and healthy s/he can be. First, let’s talk about food. My son, David, has never been sick once in his 18 months of life (only a few runny/stuffy noses from teething) and I attribute a large part of this to his healthy pure diet, and the fact that I still breastfeed him, which gives him extra immunity support. There is a lot of information on nutrition today. It is not for me to suggest what is best for you and your child, however, there are a few basic principles everyone should apply if they desire truly healthy children. Avoiding sugary and processed food is a must. Eating a diet rich in organic or homegrown fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lentils, soaked and fermented whole grains, herbs, and superfoods is highly beneficial. If you do choose to consume animal products it is vital to hunt for it yourself or purchase from organic farms you can trust. We purchase our veggies from Paul, one of our friends at the Mckinney Farmers Market who does not use any type of spray on his produce. We purchase our eggs from a Mennonite family who we know treats their animals well. Sadly, even organic produce is sprayed with “approved” pesticides and animals who are raised “organically” are not necessarily raised lovingly. It is important to make sure your child is well hydrated and eating regularly (hunger can mess with your child’s hormones and cause unwanted behavior). Offer him/her fresh spring water, fresh squeezed veggie juices, and herbal teas frequently. Sometimes a child’s moodiness or inability to sleep or concentrate is related to allergies. You can either avoid common foods which produce allergens (wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and sulfites) or get your child tested for his/her specific allergies.

14 month old David enjoying raw superfood cookies made out of hemp seeds, coconut, lucuma, mesquite, and honey

The concentration of synthetic hormones, pesticides, heavy metals, and food additives in conventional food is truly outrageous! Children are particularly vulnerable to these toxins because their brains and bodies are still immature. Certain food additives reduce levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, resulting in hyperactive behavior in sensitive children. Many parents have attributed autism to heavy metals which disrupt bodily function. I recently watched a documentary called Homo Toxicus, which talks about the affect chemicals have on our bodies. In the Arctic, where they consume large amounts of raw fish (contaminated with mercury) there is an epidemic of ear infections in babies and deafness among Inuit youth. So much so that teachers must wear microphones so their class can hear them. Aboriginal families living beside chemical factories in Sarnia, Ontario, are suffering from infertility, miscarriages and a dramatic decline in male offspring. Farmers exposed to atrazine, 2,4-D and dinoseb, which are common pesticides used on crops, show high risk of infertility. Sperm count is low among many and some are unable to produce male children. Male frogs and fish around these agricultural sites don’t fully develop into males. They behave as females and can even be impregnated to produce male offspring. Bisphenol A (BPA), found in plastics, is easily absorbed in our bodies, mimicking our hormones and causing thyroid irregularities (especially in pregnant women), neurological changes affecting memory and mood, and earlier onset of puberty. These plastics can be found in water bottles, liners of tin cans, plastic dental fillings, polycarbonate camera bodies, thermal receipts (such as those printed at the gas pump or ATM), plastic toys (another good reason David doesn’t play with toys unless he is around people who own them), etc. Our entire planet is contaminated with thousands of chemicals and toxins. There is no where we can go which is 100% pure and protected. The best we can do to ease this burden on our children is feed them healthy food and pure water and live in a clean and green way.

15 1/2 month old David picking and eating juniper berries

Consuming a healthy diet and reducing toxic exposure will go a long way in helping children enjoy deep restful sleep. It’s also important to create a peaceful daily rhythm, give them plenty of sun, fresh air, and exercise, and soothe, nurse, or read them to sleep so their dreams are peaceful and serene. Contrary to popular opinion, the “cry it out” method does not create healthy sleep habits. I know several people who have insomnia who were left to cry it out as children. I am not saying this is necessarily related, I am only saying that it obviously doesn’t create long lasting results. It is a heartless technique created by “logical” men and not by woman’s intuition.

Sleeping blissfully next to mama

2. Wide Open Spaces: Children need space and freedom to explore, to get dirty, to connect with mother earth, to touch, taste, hear, smell, see, and think without someone constantly over their shoulder telling them what they can and can’t do. A young child’s brain system structures concepts from his/her direct sensory interaction with material things and the workings of the world. Parents who keep their children in confined spaces and restricted from physically interacting with their environment stunt their growth and go against their natural instincts. This creates inner conflict in the child’s emotional body. On the one hand he/she desires to keep the bond with his/her parents and on the other hand he/she has a strong inner drive to find out what this world is about. I love this powerful quote from Magical Child, by Joseph Pearce, “The parents (of the magical child) do not subject the child to situations in which arbitrary boundaries block his/her biological thrust toward exploration. They do not take the eighteen-month-old into a public restaurant for a few leisurely hours, because they know that s/he cannot interact with such a world for long. They know that s/he has no logical machinery for grasping the subtleties of a blocked situation, that s/he has only intent driving him/her. They know that situations blocking intent produce anxiety, so they do not tempt him/her with situations offering frustration. They are responsible for their child, and they recognize that his/her physical setting is as vital as the quality of his/her food.”

13 1/2 month old David exploring our land

Recently we visited some of our friends for a fun community event. They own a lot of things which are off limits for David to touch. Instead of enjoying my friends I spent the whole time following David around, telling him not to touch this or that. Obviously he did not like this treatment and within an hour or two he was being fussy, restless, and defiant. Realizing David required some fresh air and freedom, we left their home and went to the nearest park. When we got out of our car and placed David on the grass barefoot, he looked around, smiled at us and started clapping! In essence he was thanking us for understanding what he truly needed. When I think of how important it is for children to explore their world in a very physical way, I relax about him eating unripe blueberries off our bushes, picking up dried horse poop on our walks, playing with bugs that could potentially sting or bite him, and pretending to clean our toilet with the toilet brush. Who cares?!! He is learning through experience and that is what matters most

We are very fortunate to live on 17 acres of land with a big fenced-in yard which is completely safe for David to freely roam around. Many days I lay on my hammock and watch him play with bugs, pick up rocks, quietly contemplate nature, and make up games using sticks, flower pots, and water. This is ideal. Second best would be having a small yard which you transform into an interesting forest garden play area. Third best would be to enjoy long daily visits to an awesome park.

15 1/2 month old David playing on our land, wild and free!

3. R.E.S.P.E.C.T: Respecting your child means viewing and treating him/her as a sovereign being, sent to this planet already equipped with a blueprint for how to fulfill his/her divine mission. It means using clear communication with him/her and allowing him/her to make as many of his/her own decisions as possible. Picture this… You have in your arms a beautiful newborn baby boy. He is absolutely perfect! Well, except for the fact that he wants to be held 24/7 and nurse all day and night. He also requests to be rocked to sleep for all his naps and before bed. He even prefers for you to sleep with him at night because he doesn’t sleep as well when you are not close to him. When he starts crawling he gets into everything, touching and putting anything he finds in his mouth. He doesn’t like you to dress him and actually prefers to be stark naked and diaper free. As he grows older he wants to be tossed in the air, twirled, pushed on the swing, and taken on walks one hundred times a day. He tells you no and hates being in the car seat. Instead of eating a good solid meal he snacks throughout the day. He is stubborn and desires to do everything himself, from putting his clothes on to helping you around the house. This makes getting things done take 10 times longer. He talks incessantly and asks a thousand questions a day. As he grows older all he desires to do is play, play, play. He hates going to school and asks you to read him a story for an hour before bed. When he becomes a teenager he becomes obsessed with playing his guitar and “hanging out” with his friends. He rebels against school and authority figures because he just cant understand how the the things he is being taught will apply to his future.

How do you feel about your perfect child now? Is he still perfect or in need of serious discipline, shaping, and correcting? In western cultures, especially, the common thing to do with a child like this is to train him, show him who the authority figure is, ignore his desires, and teach him that life is full of disapointments and he can’t always get what he wants. They do this because they feel it is “best for him,” but in fact, every single thing I mentioned above, every behavior and desire this child had is vital to his optimal physical, emotional, and intellectual growth.

Am I still perfect Mommy?

Some advanced societies actually view their children as a type of deity. Jesus said, “Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:3). We as adults have in many ways forgotten our connection to life and the divine. Children can see through our lies and social niceties. They live life in a non-judgmental and joyful way, following their heart and intuition. We would be wise to allow our children to influence us more than we influence them. I have so much more I could write on this subject, but since this post is already super long, I will just say that good things come to us when we take into consideration our children’s feelings. For example, when my son was 11 months old he HATED being in his car seat and going on car rides. He would scream inconsolably most of the way to and from our destinations. I finally stopped resisting his behavior and took a deep look into what my son was experiencing. He had just taken his first steps 2 months earlier and was really perfecting his walking skills. With his new found freedom and range of motion, being strapped in the car seat was the last place he desired to be. Bryan and I decided to go on a 2 week car strike. We didn’t take him anywhere and allowed him free play inside our car every day. This was the very first time I went grocery shopping on my own! After our car strike we slowly started going places again. To our delight and surprise, he was calm and content in the car seat! Those two weeks saved us months of torture!

14 1/2 month old David calmly enjoying hackberries in his car seat

When it comes to raising children, a step back may be a step forward. Studies show holding your newborn all day and sleeping with him/her at night makes him/her more independent in the future. Allowing children to engage in rough and tumble play actually develops higher brain functions and the ability to handle strong emotions when older. And giving them more choices as a teenager enables them to be more confident and make better choices when they are adults. When we honor what our children ask from us, we not only make our life easier because we are not resisting or fighting against their will, we are also giving them what they truly need to become the intelligent, happy, and amazing people they are meant to be.

Last Tuesday we enjoyed an evening with our friends at White Rock Lake, picking and eating mulberries off the abundance of mulberry trees which can be found there. Reportedly all fruits have small amounts of MAO inhibitors. We have a hunch that mulberries have a little extra because we always experience a joyful “mulberry high” after a good foraging adventure.

World peace on mulberries!

Mulberries are in our top three favorite wild fruits, wild persimmons being number one of course. While most berries went straight from hand to mouth, we did save about a quart of them to bring home with us. Half of this quart was gobbled up by my son and the other half was used to make a deliciously refreshing soda, inspired by Euell Gibbons, using only 4 ingredients! (Check out Euell Gibbons’ book for excellent mulberry identification information)

Ingredients for mulberry soda

Mulberry Soda
2 cups mulberries
1 lemon
4 tsp. raw coconut nectar
Sparkling spring water

Juice the mulberries and lemon. Mix in coconut nectar thoroughly. Fill glass 1/3 full with juice and fill the rest with sparkling water. Add ice if desired and enjoy!

P.S. While you are enjoying your soda I decided I would provide you with entertainment. Here is a short video clip and some more photos from our foraging adventure…

Bryan, David, Dan, and Me picking from a tree branch which was lowered to the ground by Isaac sitting on it

Bryan climbing a tree with David on his back

Cute mulberry face

Mulberry lips

David playing with butterflies. There were hundreds flying around this tree!

Plumber’s crack This man will carry my son and my pink hemp backpack at the same time! What a man!

Tonight I am interrupting my regular flow of dancing in my living room with my overzealous son, nursing and snuggling on my hammock, making friends with bugs and plants, giving and receiving massages from my lover, and, uh, sleeping to tell you about something awesome! (Now you understand why I may not post as much as is requested of me ) This is worth the interruption though because tonight I am going to show you some pictures of my herb spiral. See, here they are…

Was that the most amazing experience you had in your entire life?! I thought so It is only because herb spirals are so COSMIC! Not only are they beautiful, they are convenient and efficient too. If you have a small garden space to work with they can fit all your herbs into one compact place. It is a great technique for those who appreciate organization. The shape of an herb spiral creates several different micro-climates so all your precious herbs get exactly what they require. I am sure my eloquent and convincing words along with these life changing photos have inspired you to create your very own herb spiral. So, to help you out I made a step by step guide on how to do it! I know, I know. You are welcome. I do what I can

1. Purchase or plant in soil blocks the herbs you choose to have in your spiral. In our herb spiral we have, from top to bottom, rosemary, oregano, thyme, borage, sage, lemon verbena, yarrow, mexican terragon, anise hyssop, chives, basil, calendula, and stevia. You could also add echinacea, chamomile, st. johns wort, caraway, parsley, cilantro, dill, or any other herb your brilliant brain can come up with.

2. Plan each herb’s location in your spiral according to their needs. The east side of the spiral will have morning sun and afternoon shade. The west side will have morning shade and afternoon sun. The top will be dry. The bottom moist.

3. Place a huge piece of cardboard down on the area you choose to create your herb spiral.

4. With a pencil draw the outline of your spiral on the cardboard. Make it no more than five feet wide to ensure you can gather herbs from the center.

5. Place bricks or rocks along your outline. Remember to slowly increase the height of your brick stacking until the center reaches about 3 feet high. It is useful to employ help at this point…

6. Fill your herb spiral with compost and mix in soil enhancing ingredients. In our compost we mixed in 4 cups of zeolites, 1 cup green sand, 1 cup rock dust, one gallon of mycogrow and one gallon of seaweed water. Worm castings would be another great addition. Wish I would have thought of that!

7. Wet your soil thoroughly.

Me watering our spiral while wearing my husband’s shorts. You can get away with that sort of thing when you are a true Goddess

8. Plant each herb in its correct spot. When plants are big enough add mulch around them.

9. Water and talk to your plants regularly and watch them grow!

Voila! You now have an amazing herb spiral!
Congratulations!

I would like to personally thank my Green Star juicer for all the hard work she has done these last 10 days. Because of her I have dropped 7-8 pounds, my skin is more clear and radiant, and I feel clean, light, and happy!

Juice/Smoothie 1:
Mango
Carrot
Orange
Wheatgrass

Juice 2:
Beet
Apple
Kale
Lemon
Cucumber

Juice/Smoothie 3:
Peach
Cucumber
Orange
Date
Pinch salt

Teas:
Nettle

Transitional Foods:
Apple
Berries
A couple raw cookies and a
hunk of coconut almond bread
my friend brought me yesterday
(I know, not a very good transitional food, but I couldn’t resist )

As you can see from the above menu, I already ended my feast this afternoon. I was ready. Now begins the 2-3 day transition back to my normal healthy eating. It is said that the way you come off a fast is just as important, if not more important, than the fast itself (not that I am the best example with those raw cookies ). Eating lightly helps our digestive system reboot efficiently. Tomorrow and the next day I will be drinking more juices, smoothies, and consuming lots of fresh fruits and avocados. After that I can add in more nuts, seeds, and egg yolks.

I am deeply grateful I chose to undertake this juice feast. I really feel this has been a mini reboot for me. My enthusiasm for life, food, and fun has been renewed! And I deeply appreciate you reading my blog posts and supporting me along the way.

You are amazing!

Today my friend Rachael came over to give me a full body table massage. It was DIVINE! Doing body work and light exercise (rebonding, yoga) during a cleanse is highly beneficial. It accelerates the detoxification process and feels amazing! My friend also brought me some raw treats (chia crackers, 2 raw cookies, and almond coconut bread). I was so tempted to gobble them up. I am feeling excited to start eating food again soon. I know everything is going to taste so scrumpious! I will have a whole new appreciation for the yummy taste bud explosions I used to enjoy on a daily basis.

Me feeding David today

Juice 1:
Cucumber
Kale
Ginger
Apple
Lemon
Pear

Juice 2:
Beet
Cilantro
Celery
Parsley
Apple
Lemon

Juice 3 (from Whole Foods):
Kale
Pineapple
Mango
Apple
Coconut water

Other:
Coconut water kefir

So far it seems David is doing really well breastfeeding while I am on my juice feast. My friend told me he looks extra healthy and more radiant than usual. So for all you mamas out there considering juice feasting while breastfeeding I say GO FOR IT!! As long as your baby can eat solid food too (to get extra fat if needed), you don’t mind breastfeeding a little more frequently than normal, and you are giving yourself plenty of fluids and maybe taking some liquid zeolites, I feel it is a very healthy and positive thing to do.

Well, good night everyone! May you have beautiful and cosmic dreams!

Day eight of my juice feast and boy am I sleepy! I already took a 2 1/2 hour nap today and I am heading straight to bed after I write this post and do a few yoga stretches.

Juice 1:
Bull thistle root
Cucumber
Cabbage
Chard
Apple

Juice/Smoothie 2:
Kale
Collard
Pineapple
Peach
Apple
Cucumber
Ginger

Juice 3:
Parsley
Celery
Apple
Red leaf lettuce
Bell pepper
Fennel

Teas:
Nettle

A huge truck came by today to drop off our compost, soil and mulch. We are all prepared now to finish up our planting this weekend. Planning and planting our garden has been a HUGE project for us these last two months, but it is going to be sooooooo worth it! Plus, we have really enjoyed it. And we are going to enjoy it even more when 30-50% of our food comes from our own space of love this year! I stepped on the scale today and noticed I have released at least 6 pounds! Bryan tells me I look more radiant and cheerful too. All good things.

Ok, seriously, I am off to get my beauty sleep!
Ciao!

Yesterday I had a LOT of cravings. For inspiration I watched Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, recommended by my brother. Watching this film brought up emotion in me because I was reminded of my Daddy and his struggle with weight. When he passed away he was over 400 pounds and on several medications. In fact, he is the main reason I became so passionate about Radical Health and Raw Food. I knew it was up to me to break the genetic pattern of unhealthy overeating. To be honest though, I have let my health slip a little since becoming a mommy. I now feel a renewed determination to do my belly dancing and S factor workouts regularly, shed my baby weight, and only eat foods which help me feel ecstatic! Many of the people interviewed in this documentary knew they should eat better but said they just can’t because junk food/fast food tastes so good and they have no will power. Addiction starts young. I am so grateful I am not giving David taste buds for unhealthy processed food.

Juice! It’s What’s For Dinner!

Juice/Smoothie 1:
Tangelo
Mango
Pear
Wheatgrass

Juice 2:
Orange
Cucumber

Juice 3:
Cabbage
Bell pepper
Celery
Collard
Apple
Ginger
Tangelo peel

Juice 4:
Cilantro
Cucumber
Broccoli
Apple
Fennel

Juice/Smoothie 5:
Orange
Mango
Peach
Carrot
Grapefruit
Wheatgrass

Juice 6:
Celery
Mixed greens
Apple
Lemon
Zeolites

Teas:
Nettle
Shatavari, burdock, coconut flakes, goji, pau d’ arco, schizandra berries

One of my girlfriends came over for a play date and we had a massive juice party! I had six juices today! Two things I have noticed: One, I put on a pair of pants yesterday and they fit just a little bit looser than usual. And two, this morning as I was enjoying my orange cucumber juice I felt something in my sinus area click into place and suddenly I was able to breathe a little deeper! For the last couple days we have been outside in the strong Texas sun and at the end of the day our skin is pink and we are sure we will have a sunburn in the morning. When we wake up our skin is perfect! We feel the massive amount of juice nutrition we are all consuming is rejuvenating our skin and keeping us from being burnt. Awesome!

Two wild boys playing by a waterfall

SUN! Glorious Sun! Thank you for shining your healing light upon me during this beautiful spring day! A day where all I did was plant a few things and lounge around, basking in your light!

Juice 1:
Celery
Chard
Carrot tops
Apple
Broccoli

Juice/Smoothie 2:
Cucumber
Wheatgrass
Strawberry
Pineapple

Juice 3:
Chard
Fennel
Celery
Parsley
Apple

Teas:
Nettle and raspberry leaf

Other:
Coconut water kefir

When I woke up this morning I felt shaky and nauseated. I intuitively knew I had something floating around in my bloodstream and wondered how I could facilitate detoxification. Sadly, I don’t own any enema equipment. I decided to go outside and lay on my hammock as I did breath of love breathing and soaked up the sun. Warning: It’s about to be TMI (too much information) for some. After about a half hour of this I had the urge to poop. I pooped out yellow, as in curry yellow, liquid along with mucous and instantly felt better! I am so happy whatever that was is now out of me! It’s crazy what kind of junk we can be carrying around in our bodies without even knowing it.

Currently I am reading a really cool book called Left in the Dark by Tony Wright and Graham Gynn. One of the theories in this book is that eating raw foods help your brain becomes less left brain dominant and more balanced or right brain dominant. Our left brains are responsible for logical and linear thinking. Our right brains are connected with creativity and spiritual experiences (maybe this is why some raw foodist can act a little zany ). This is one of the reasons I believe juice feasting brings out my intuition and blissful connection feelings. In fact, I didn’t become interested in meditation and the law of attraction until after I went raw. Today I had a realization. I have been planning and preparing for a big desire of mine (very left brained) for a while. With my logical mind I can only foresee my desire coming to pass in the distant future. Today I realized if I allow myself to believe and trust, it can happen much sooner! A beautiful vision of me with my desire came to mind and I felt happy and relaxed (right brain). I felt my body let go of a huge weight! Yay for breakthroughs on juice feasting!

Flowers from our grapefruit tree. They smell sooooo delicious!

Juice 1:
Tangelo
Cucumber

Juice 2:
Alfalfa sprouts
Apple
Beet greens
Cabbage
Chard
Celery

Teas:
Nettle and horsetail
Burdock, shatavari, fo-ti, cat’s claw, schizandra, hawthorn, goji, vanilla, coconut

Yesterday I mentioned that I felt my juice feasting was good for my 16 month old son (who breastfeeds regularly). Today I confirmed this when I looked at one of his toes, which had been red and puffy from getting a spine in it a few weeks ago, and was surprised to find it looked almost completely normal! A HUGE difference! This happened overnight! My teeth frequently feel “chalky” since I started my feast. Then I brush them and they feel the smoothest and cleanest ever! I finally got my scale fixed and weighed myself last night. I weighed myself again today and I have already shed 2 pounds! Woo Hoo!

Ok, that is all for today. Now I am off to do some yoga…