Emotional eating is and has always been my downfall. These past two weeks are no exception. Last week I lost nothing, this week one pound. We have enjoyed beautiful and sweet experiences with my Mother as she is mostly in her hospital bed in what we call the "middle" room. So many tender feelings right now. We gathered round her bed on Thursday (My Dad and 5 sisters) and sang an old family favorite, "Down by the Riverside". Her toe was tapping rhythm to the beat and she had the most pleasant expression on her face. I have watched her eating habits change to liquids and small pieces of fruit, from her beloved chocolate, and macaroni and tomatoes. It's interesting all the memories we have involving food, and I will continue making memories with my family. In fact, I plan to enjoy all my favorites (hopefully in moderation) as long as I live! So as we celebrate Brody's birthday today, I will enjoy every bite of cake, and say Mmmmmm!
p.s. What month do we finish this?
Oh... Happy Birthday to little Brody!! I hope you do enjoy every delicious bit of cake!
ReplyDeleteIt makes me teary to think of you and your sisters and dad singing to your mom - it's beautiful.
As far as emotional eating... I do the same. It doesn't matter WHAT emotion I'm feeling - I eat. Happy food, Sad food, Nervous Food, Bored Food. I guess it's how we cope? To bad we're not emotional runners.
Happy Birthday, Brody!! We love you!!
ReplyDeleteI actually think those memories with food are comforting and important. On St. Patrick's Day we always have cabbage salad (I know it's Chinese Chicken Salad, not Irish Chicken Salad) and Blarney Delights (7-up and Lime Sherbet floats). And then we watch Darby O'Gill and the Little People. This year Shelby talked me into Green Velvet Cupcakes. I'm sure I haven't lost anything this week, and I'm pretty frustrated with my recent lack of progress, but I love family traditions, and this is one of my favorites, so . . .
Bev, I have thought of you and your mom and your family so often. You are such a tender, wonderful family. We love you!