WOW!!

Soo I was reminded I needed to update my blog! :) Here's the low down for what's been going on. :) We've stayed Gluten free and have done wonderful! The kids have so much more energy and they are really enjoying life. All of them are a better  size for their age. Pinkie has been putting on weight, she's always been skinny for her age. and a little small. I'd say she's gained about 5-7 pounds in the last 6 months. She was really underweight for her age, now she's about average (maybe still a little under). Which takes a load off my mind! :) Then we come to JJ! OH how she is growing and maturing! :) She makes me smile with her attitude, well most of the time. She's growing well, and adjusting to your new life. Then we get to the Boy!! OH!! wow!! he's growing soo much! :D He'll be 4 in a little over a month now. And will be starting Pre-K half day this fall (in just over 2 weeks!!). He's had a hard time with the gluten free as some of his favorite foods (cookies and crackers) are no longer allowed. It's usually good at home, but when we are out, especially at friends houses, it gets more difficult.

The Mr. and I decided to try a Paleo diet for the summer. At first we did a 30 day Challenge, then we went back to adding some other foods in. And this week, we are going back to a more Paleo diet. So I'm sure you first question is "What is Paleo?" Oh, it' sounds confusing at first but really it simple. All you eat is meat, Fruits, Veggies, Nuts, Seeds. No Grains (this includes corn). No Dairy. No Legumes (this includes Peanuts). OH at first i was VERY worried and anxious. Then Mr. went...Hun! chill!! it's meat and veggies and fruit! burgers, steak, chicken...we got this!! :) I love that man! and sure enough we made the challenge. I wasn't easy!! I had to give up the creamer for my coffee. and if you know me at all, you KNOW how i feel about my coffee! LOL! Lets just say I better have my coffee to start the day or it doesn't get started!! :) The biggest modification we are going to the Paleo is i am keeping my creamer!! And we're going to be doing some dairy in our foods. We'll also be doing some rice a few days a week. On the Challenge i lost 11 lbs. in about 4 weeks. then the 2 weeks off I gained back about 4. <sigh> I bought a stationary bike off of one of friends and have been using it. :) Soo here we go on the attempt to get more healthy! :D

That's about all for us! We're doing great, learning and getting more healthy!