Last week was good. Nothing spectacular happened, and I fell short of my ambitions as usual, but those to-do lists and plans still prompted me to get a lot done. I have still failed to start my supplements, the vitamins, probiotics and melatonin, but I have tried to stick with my GFCF diet, with some notable detours. I did make the gluten-free Bob’s Red Mill bread, and it’s actually quite yummy. I got a little science lesson on the side: since gluten is the primary binding agent in baked goods, you’d better cut thick slices of bread, lest they fall apart and leave you holding your lunch meat in your hands.
The GFCF waffles weren’t bad, either. It’s not quite the same, but still better than eschewing all bread products. I must say that I don’t like pure maple syrup in the least, so I had to drizzle it with pancake syrup in all of its high fructose corn syrup goodness. There are some healthier choices that just can’t be gagged down. I did find a great little treat: Mi-Del Ginger Snap cookies. They are really delicious when you sandwich a little peanut butter between them.
As far as work went, I got a good bit done, and left another mountain in the inbox. On Wednesday, I worked for a few hours, then headed home to do some major spring cleaning. It was worth it, and my house is a step closer to being livable. I am trying not to feel resentful, though, as I feel alone in my efforts. I cook and clean, bathe, dress and diaper, work and entertain, all for the other members of my household. I could really use a hand and maybe a little more appreciation to keep me motivated and happy. We’ll see.
My husband did surprise me with a night on the town Friday. I spent the entire day in a CLE class an hour away, then rushed to get back to a “meeting” he scheduled for me. When I arrived at his office, there was no meeting, but a night with a babysitter instead. I was so impressed and grateful! We enjoyed dinner and drinks and stayed out until almost midnight. It was a great escape from the daily grind. I hope we find time to do that more often.
Today’s agenda includes several loads of laundry, a grocery store run, some paperwork from the office, and my five-year-old’s soccer practice. If the weather is half as beautiful as it was yesterday, I’ll have to accomplish as much as I can while enjoying the outdoors. Then, of course, there’s also the matter of making my to-do lists for the week, as I aspire to be the most productive and efficient form of myself as possible.
