The Peanut Gallerie

10. Craisins

9. Tortillas

8. Raspberries

7. Oranges

6. Hamburger

5. Bread

4. Blueberries

3. Cheerios

2. Corn

1. Sweet Peas

Yep, number one spot goes to sweet peas. He can't get enough. Silly man. This week we are going to try a few more things.

Sweet potato, apple, banana, tomato, green beans (again), carrots (again), asparagus (if he's really up for it ;). We'll see what he likes... or doesn't. We've learned that no matter how many times we try, he does not like strawberries.

He does like a bottle before bed.

I don't know how it started. Maybe it was a convenience for a single work at home mother. To calm him, I would give him a bottle before bed. I know. I've read not to do this, sigh. He now has teeth, and really shouldn't be drinking formula right before bed. Plus, he has been soaking the bed (even with nighttime diapers). Last night was the first night of breaking the habit.

He cried, I sobbed.

Not in the room, but after the ordeal was over. It made me so sad, but I knew the best thing to do, was to be a strong parent. I never want to make him sad, but here I was... not giving my child what he wanted. It was my first real attempt at not raising a spoiled kid.

I understand why people take the easy route.

Breaks your heart to hear the little cries. I can't even think straight. Yet, here we are. Next morning. James woke up in a good mood and he's now sitting next to me, eating Cheerios and craisins.

As if nothing happened the night before.

Austin had bought me a gym membership back in March. I have been waiting for the stars to align so that everything would be perfect and I could go, but as weeks passed, I realized.. Oh yeah, I need to make the time... just like everything else.

This morning I woke up at 7am. It seems like late to some of you, but that's early for me... well, early to do it on my own. James usually wakes up at 6:30am. This morning was different. This morning James slept in and the stars aligned.

I only went for a half an hour... but the difference in how I feel today says everything. It's like I finally started my morning off right and now all I want to do is eat good all day long. I had breakfast! To some of you, I'm sure you're thinking.. whoopie. But for those that know me, know I haven't eaten breakfast since 1990 something.

Who knew?

Just 30mins of cardio in the morning and you have a kick in your pants all day. Which led to me feeding James cantaloupe this morning. He loved it! Then Austin went on a run and took the Tiggerbear.

Me.

I did that.

I got my family started on the right foot this morning :) All I had to do was be the example. I feel more energized this morning than I ever have sleeping in all those other days.