Since its Valentine’s Day tomorrow it is time to brag about my hubby. (This is probably the best present I could give him). Since Kurt and I have been married (coming up on four years) he has really been a life companion for me. We are opposite personalities and that makes for some interesting days when we, misunderstand each other, but it also keeps both of us balanced.
He always puts Noah and I before himself. On days like Valentine ’s Day he always “out gives” me (even though I have tried to “outdo” him, haha). He gave me a coat this year. I had looked at this coat around Christmas time, but we had set a budget for gifts and we didn’t have room for the coat(it was expensive in my opinion). To me that is sweeter than flowers or jewelry. He picks up on the little things that I say and is always in tune with what I am doing or thinking.
We often have the same ideas, for example on Sundays one of us gets up and makes breakfast, last Sunday I made French toast, and he got up and came to breakfast surprised to see that I had made exactly what he was thinking he wanted! This happens in many different ways. He is serious about his walk with God, and leading the family spiritually. I try to show him the respect he is due. Kurt is very loving and attentive to my needs and Noah’s of course.
Kurt is also an awesome Dad. He is not afraid to change diapers, fold clothes, or anyother baby related task. He was even my birth partner! He gives Noah his full attentions when he is with him. Noah loves to play with “Da”. Here is a clip of them playing together. Kurt has a gift for finding the most simple ways to entertain Noah! Here He is using a candy wrapper and blowing up into the air! Lol!
This past year has been a tough one for our family. Kurt was laid off for awhile; I then needed to go full time even though I wanted to be home with Noah. He has been persistent in looking for something that matches his skills and abilities, all while working a job that isn’t his dream job. Kurt has a lot going for him and he is a good employee and I am confident in his future success. We have needed to revaluate our spiritual lives, our marriage and our future because of this. It has been for the better though. We have grown closer though this. We both depend on God more and have a better relationship with Him. I personally have had to learn to give my burdens up to God and not carry them around (it was really taking its toll). We have had to remind ourselves of God’s promises, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose”-Romans 8:28. Sometimes I wonder how marriages last without God being the center of them! God has truly blessed me with such a wonderful valentine!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Great Moms
How many great moms are out there? I have met many great moms through my blog. Many who share my convictions on nutrition and holistic approches. However, there are many people out there who do not share these same veiws. In fact I deal with them daily. Now breastfeeding moms have gotten a bad rap it seems for pushing their veiws on others (breastfeeding is not the only issue here), but I have experienceed the exact oposite. The breastfeeding moms (myself included) just want to feel that they are supported and encouraged just as much as any mom. I have faced a lot of opposition to the way that I feed my child. Some from those that formula feed, some from public workers, and some from my family. This has puzzled and hurt me. I DO NOT push my views on others and tell them that formula feeding or giving their kids this or that is bad and wrong.To each his own, if it works for you GREAT!If something else works for me GREAT! I just feel that there is alot of backlash comming at me for the way that I have choosen to feed my baby. (I am venting here if you didnt notice). I have followed ALL the reccommendations, breastmilk until they are 6 months old, some solids 7-9 months, most solids by 9-12 months. My child is healthy, by healthy I mean that he is within the normal weight range, he is not showing any signs of nurtitional deficiency, which are:
Hair: brittle, dry, wirelike
Skin: wrinkled & losse, eaily buised, pale
Eyes: dull lusterless, bloodshot
Lips:Fissures at corners, heal poorly
There are several reasons why I am posting about this topic, one is because I have heard of this happening to others, two because it has personally happend to me, and three because it is easy to give into cultural pressures. We are an overwieght nation. I encourage moms to rethink the way that we have been doing things nutritionally because something isnt working right when we have diabetes, heart conditions, and a generation that will NOT out live their parents. Somethings got to give. So if their are moms who want to try something different than what has been the norm, like feeding are children strickly vegatables, meats, fruits and whole grains, and not junk food or sweets, we may be in for a health revolution. I guess society can thank us great moms later.
Here is a clip of my healthy child. Enjoy.
Hair: brittle, dry, wirelike
Skin: wrinkled & losse, eaily buised, pale
Eyes: dull lusterless, bloodshot
Lips:Fissures at corners, heal poorly
There are several reasons why I am posting about this topic, one is because I have heard of this happening to others, two because it has personally happend to me, and three because it is easy to give into cultural pressures. We are an overwieght nation. I encourage moms to rethink the way that we have been doing things nutritionally because something isnt working right when we have diabetes, heart conditions, and a generation that will NOT out live their parents. Somethings got to give. So if their are moms who want to try something different than what has been the norm, like feeding are children strickly vegatables, meats, fruits and whole grains, and not junk food or sweets, we may be in for a health revolution. I guess society can thank us great moms later.
Here is a clip of my healthy child. Enjoy.
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