So yes, I'm back. I guess the weather and my mental state of mind just kept me kinda quiet and to myself. I was reminded by a friend that I hadn't blogged in a while, which kind of gave me the "get off your funk" nudge I may have needed.
We had a ladies' night a couple of weeks ago at Design Diva's house with a French theme. I made creme brule and as usual she made so much amazing food. Her friend Future Somolier brought so many amazing wines it was crazy. So we all drank and ate and I think I got to a point where I couldn't possibly fit anything else into my mouth and not be physically ill from fullness. Design Diva's home is one of my MOST favorite places on earth. I feel happy and comfortable and no stress... it's really so great to have a place that feels that way to go to from time to time.
So Easter was nice. We had a family dinner at the Tooth Fairy's place and her son Whipped Cream Boy and his friend the Government Employee were visiting from Ottawa. Her's is another place I feel real comfortable at. On Sunday we did brunch with Big Daddy's folks after the girls did their egg hunt at home. Then I made a quiet dinner for us at home. I used a recipe I love for scalloped potatoes that use both white and sweet potatoes..its very good. And I used some amazing maple syrup that was gifted to us at Christmas by my Crazy Auntie.
When the hell is this rain going to end?? Never mind the rising water levels, but I'm cold and damp and it's paining my body beyond my limits. I have things I want to do, but I'm pain restricted. I hate feeling this old when I'm really not that old. Speaking of that, stupid birthday is creeping up. Just another day and fewer people in my life. Yes, it was my choice, but I guess on some level I had a hope that blood wasn't the only thing that made family. Oh well....I have enough crazy in my life anyway, so I don't really need more do I?
So yesterday I made the trek to Toronto.... first of many for checking me out and getting information on gastric bypass surgery. There, I said it out loud (ok, well wrote it out loud). Over a year ago my doctor recommended me for the surgery because I have tried everything else...commercial, medical and the downright silly. Those who really know me know about my thyroid issues. My metabolism is shot and I hate feeling the eyes of strangers watch me when I eat as if they are going to see me ingest have a buffet on my own. Or knowing when I walk into certain stores that the clerks are thinking they have absolutely nothing that will fit me. Most of all, I want to be healthy. I want to see my girls graduate, I want to see them marry and I want to be a gramma. I've done my research, I've read up on the procedure and there are a couple of blogs I read of people who have been through it, and not just the good side. I want this.
Well, maybe if the clouds part I can start working the garden a little...
