OH THE HORROR!!

     Today I experienced one of the grossest, most horrifying moments of my life as a mother.  After all the poo, vomit, and such this is saying something.
      Sunday evenings we serve as greeters at church.  While we hold doors open the kids snack and play around outside.  Tonight was like every other Sunday night.  The kids ate their chips, went to the restroom to get a mint and ran around outside.  After the music ended we headed home.
      About 5 minutes into the car ride I hear Connor exclaim, "Abby, it's gross to put something you found on the bathroom floor in your mouth!"  I turned around to see what my daughter was up to and immediately felt sick.  The child was holding an empty tampon applicator to her lips blowing on it.  I immediately grabbed it and threw it to the floor.  Buried my face in my hands and began rocking in my seat while Brandon went on and on about how nasty it is to pick up anything from the bathroom.  He went on about how she was to scrub herself clean, gargle with mouthwash, etc. as soon as we got home.  I'm on the verge of hyperventilating.  For me, Mrs. Germ-a-phobe, I can't imagine anything worse that this very moment.  Connor is giggling saying, "What?  Is it a pregnancy test or something? Did someone pee on it?"  (In hind sight I wonder how he even knows about that.. I'm chalking it up to commercials) 
     I've had about all I can take and begin my lecture.  "Abby, there is probably pee and poop on EVERYTHING on the bathroom floor."  To which Abby replies.. "It was in a wrapper."  I gasp, could there be a glimmer of hope?  "Abby, did you open it up yourself?  What there anything inside?"  Abby replies, "Yes, I opened it and there was some toilet paper wad inside I popped it out."  The heavens opened and a choir of angels sang.  THANK YOU JESUS!!!! 
     Brandon reached over, patted me on the head, and asked if I was going to be alright now.  I went ahead and lectured Abby on taking things from the baskets on the back of the bathroom doors.  Those items are not toys, they are there for the adults to use.  Thankfully, no more questions were asked.

Juice Juice Juice

It seems like every time B watches a documentary, something in our diet changes.  This past week he watched Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead.  So naturally, the next day we are buying a juicer and all of the fruits and veggies that will fit in our fridge.  To be fair, the man does his research before jumping in head first.

This is my experience doing the Juice Fast/Clense.

Day 1:

Not bad.  Breakfast was good, lunch was okay, and dinner tasted gross.  I learned that I DO NOT like beets in my juice.  Aside from the terrible taste, it looked like we were drinking blood.  Of course that is what I told the children we were having, you have to take the joy where  you can in these dark times.  I felt a little tired but still managed to get through boot camp.

Day 2:

Ehh.. I won't lie the first part of the day is waaayyyy better than dinner time.  I still felt tired but again made it through boot camp.  Though, once I came home I curled up in a ball and cried because the making the kids dinner was too much.  I wanted a bite sooo bad.  The good news was I was already down 2 lbs.

Day 3:

Decided to watch the documentary myself for a little inspiration, it was worth the watch.  Hardest day so far.  Keeping busy is a must, otherwise, you just sit and think up all the foods you wish you were eating.  Again, I broke down at dinner time.  It was somewhat eye-opening that I had such an emotional reaction to food.  I like the idea of not letting such a meaningless thing rule my life.  Stepping on the scale = down 4 lbs.

Day 4:

Today I was a little weak.  I keep waiting for this glow and burst of energy but I haven't gotten it. No tears today, so that is a plus. =down 6 lbs

Day 5:  Car broke down..  Brandon picked us up and took us to lunch.  Yep, threw in the towel.  Scale didn't move today, so I had little motivation.

*Update:  So I didn't make it the full 7 days.  I lost 6 lbs and have continued to lose weight by eating a healthy diet and staying active.  I will probably try it again once I've hit a slump.