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Monday
Oct022006
Headline: Grumpy Mother Turns Nice
October 2, 2006
So here I am, shlepping around in grumpiness, being snarky with the kids, stubbing my toes every once in a while. I went to bed too late, oh dear. No fun for anyone.
I was going to write a post about my blood sugar issues, and it was going to be titled: No more tea, no more sugar, no more happiness. I'm finding more and more out about hypoglycemia (the controversial kind) and realizing that drinking a cup of sugary caffeine first thing in the morning might be the reason that I fall into a deep despair at about, say, 10:06. So, anyways, working on nutrition issues, mourning the loss of sweety creamy tea in my life, all that jazz.
But then I found out that Chris, from Notes From the Trenches, whom I look up to immensely as a mother and a writer, had awarded me for a Perfect Post for this post. A Perfect Post is a beautiful tradition started by Lucinda. And Chris wrote things about me that encouraged me so much that my morning has been transformed. I feel full, I feel like clouds can't keep me in. Thanks.
I was going to write a post about my blood sugar issues, and it was going to be titled: No more tea, no more sugar, no more happiness. I'm finding more and more out about hypoglycemia (the controversial kind) and realizing that drinking a cup of sugary caffeine first thing in the morning might be the reason that I fall into a deep despair at about, say, 10:06. So, anyways, working on nutrition issues, mourning the loss of sweety creamy tea in my life, all that jazz.
But then I found out that Chris, from Notes From the Trenches, whom I look up to immensely as a mother and a writer, had awarded me for a Perfect Post for this post. A Perfect Post is a beautiful tradition started by Lucinda. And Chris wrote things about me that encouraged me so much that my morning has been transformed. I feel full, I feel like clouds can't keep me in. Thanks.
Reader Comments (13)
I've been reading Chris, the super mom's, blog for a while. So, today she sent us over to you.
I think that your writing is inspired and I'll come and check you out some more.
That's a pretty amazing write-up but then you are a pretty amazing woman I might add.
Keep on going, keep on writing - like you said have fun, enjoy the moment (I was reading your sidebar today).....
Just get rid of the sugar in your tea and you probably can still have it....
you can have sugar-just make sure you eat some protein right before or after.
Ditto on the high protein breakfast making the sweet drink okay. But then there's Xylotol, and stevia, and several other sweeteners that aren't supposed to make your insulin levels spike and throw you into the depths of despair. (Not that I would know ANYTHING about that:)
I'm glad you got a perfect post award, becuase you really do deserve it. I agree with Chris completely.
And I agree too! Just the sort of accolade that you deserve.
I just found you from Chris' site. Yeah I want to come live with you too. Can we move in? Won't take up much room.... I couldnt face the day without sugar and caffeine, except I have to now because I am fasting obviously. But you know, caffeine and sugar are two essential food groups when you have children. Along with chocolate. Another very important food group. Which reminds me I need to go eat some chocolate.
Thanks, everyone. Well, I might play around a bit with some different ways of drinking tea in the morning before completely giving it up. When I was pregnant I always ate first. Maybe that will help.
while i pump at work, i read blogs - it keeps me from counting the drips into the collection bottles and feeling seriously defeated. so. chris' referral sent me here and i couldn't be more grateful. everything she said is true. you're writing is fluid and calming (and before i knew it, the 20 mins were up). i'll be back in the afternoon.
thanks
I meant every single word of it.
I have sugar issues also. But I LOVE it so. I did switch to fake sugar like substance in my coffee every morning. I figure a little of that stuff can't be too bad, right? Right?
And I need my morning cup of coffee especially now that the weather is turning chilly here.
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Hey! Also here via Chris AND loving your writing and location b/c I am so homesick. I was married at Big Beach on the eve of the full moon in Mendo in 2000 and now live in Portland OR which I enjoy but am missing N. CA beaches......and people!
I also have blood sugar stuff and what you need so as to continue enjoying your lovely creamy warmness in the morning is some PROTIEN first and then you can have your cuppa.....working for me.
I will be blogrolling you, tell me more about the beach!!
Ditto regarding Chris' reccomendation.
We have just recently switched to stevia for both the calorie savings and because my hypo-thyroid spikes very easily in the morning. Give it a try, just be sure to go easy as it is very potent.
keep up the good work.
Polly
Stevia is N-A-S-T-Y.
zylitol can mess with your stomach when you are not used to it