Raw Foodist?

So a friend of mine is now a raw foodist. I think that is what thay call it anyway. Its really a form of veganism where you only eat raw or living food. Under the "raw rules" (my term) that I found on a website, it also includes foods cooked at 115 degrees or lower. This temperature heats the food without changing the chemical composition.

She keeps sharing her lunch with me eager for me to try her meals. WOW, I can't tell you how good some of this stuff is! I can't even believe its all uncooked. So far I've had banana bread, lemon squares, pizza, nut balls, dried peaches, fudge, and best of all chocolate pie. She's told me about lasagna, but I haven't tried it. The great thing about it, she tells me, is that you can eat as much as you want. Its healthy foods in its natural state and its so good for you. Can you believe that she pigged out on banana bread and pizza and lost 7 lbs at the same time? I'll tell ya... I think they are on to something!

Chunky Monkey

Okay, I'll admit it - there have been times when it has gotten to me when people say over and over AND OVER how big Mason is. He's big, I know, you don't have to say it a gazillion times. Thanks. I know, I know... it shouldn't bother me. He's a happy, healthy, chubby cutie pie and that is all that is important. But it still has gotten under my skin at times - I don't know why. I'm writing about it, however, because I don't think it will ever bother me even in the least any more. I met a woman yesterday that has twins that were born premature. They are now 3 months and they are very small still. She mentioned that it bothers her when she goes places and EVERYONE says "WOW, they are SO small!" I told her how I have the opposite dilemma. She said that she'd rather have it my way. She made me think. And think. I've actually been thinking about it since I saw her and I've come to the conclusion that I agree with her. People must make her feel like she's not doing something right (she is doing everything right by the way). When a person (or a baby) is viewed as too skinny it is assumed that there is a problem. When a person (or baby) is big he or she is just viewed as big. I don't think anyone looks at my baby and thinks there is something wrong with him. People are just surprised at how big he is for his age. They comment on his chunky legs then he smiles at them which makes me feel proud and makes them feel special. It must be very difficult to see someone looking at your babies and notice the wonder in their eyes. The questioning look that implies you are doing something wrong followed by those stupid words "so small". A look that must devastate a new mom who is providing excellent care for her two tiny angels. So next time you take a peek behind a stroller shade to glimpse some one's baby, remember your words mean a lot to a new mom. Choose them carefully. Oh yeah and I don't think I'll ever get that wave of annoyance over a random remark about size. I think it will just remind me how lucky I am.