Monthly Archives: January 2011
GAPS and Hospitality: Are They Compatible?
Since I first began thinking about doing the GAPS Diet for our family, I’ve often been asked what I would do with the issue of hospitality. When you are on a very restrictive diet, is there a place for hospitality … Continue reading
The One Where I Brag About My Awesome Husband
Yesterday, Chris was out all day, including from 6-8pm (bath & bedtime for our two kiddos). At 8:12pm, he walked in the door to a tired wife holding a baby that was not yet asleep. He presented me with a … Continue reading
GAPS Intro Diet, Day 4: Surviving Die-Off
It’s day four of our family being on the GAP Diet (Intro). I can honestly say it’s been a bit tumultuous. I was ill-prepared for the amount of die-off (where the bad bacteria that is overgrown in your gut … Continue reading
Our First GAPS Meal
It’s here! It’s here! We start the GAPS Intro Diet today, and I am really, really looking forward to it, and the changes it will bring! I prepped today’s soup last night (the bone broth I had made several days … Continue reading
‘Twas the Day Before the GAPS Diet…
And the silly junk-addicted people decided to have one last “hurrah” before beginning a restricted diet tomorrow morning. Only it wasn’t such a “hurrah”…
Our GAPS Journey, Vol.1: What and Why
One of my New Year’s Resolutions was for us to do the GAPS Diet as a family. I have been reading about this diet for over a year now, and have grown more and more convinced of our need for … Continue reading
857 Days
The cutest little fake smile you’ve ever seen, complete with messy hair and crumbs on his face My dear Isaac Aidan, It’s been 857 days since we met. 20,568 hours. 1,234,080 minutes (plus a few by the time I’m finished … Continue reading
Steadfast: A Word for 2011
So many hopes, goals, and expectations. A fresh new year. One word to (hopefully) be a common thread throughout the days, weeks, months. Stead-fast (adjective): 1. fixed in direction; steadily directed; a steadfast gaze. 2. firm in purpose, resolution, faith, … Continue reading
Resolved.
1. To procrastinate less (like I did by posting this 4 days late). 2. To memorize the book of Philippians by Easter, using this as a guide. 3. To make more time for crafty things (knitting, crocheting, sewing, felting, etc… … Continue reading
