Starting with me

Fun fact: If a family is to change it all starts with the mother.

I am a wife. I am a mother to 3 girls (10, 7, 5) and 1 boy (14 months).  I have recently been diagnosed with a ton of food allergies and instead of making the necessary changes right away I have suffered for my family. At first I felt no one should have to drastically change their lives because of my allergies.  Now I see how that thought was made in error.  In fact, after much research, my newly acquired food allergies are the best thing that could ever have happened to both me and my family.  I am now starting the vegan lifestyle to improve my health.  This in turn will improve the health of all of my family members.  We will be healthier and happier for it.  I am excited to start this experience and see what improvements will come.

I realize now that the decisions for health and wellness in my family start and end with me.  I am currently overweight, unhappy, and looking forward to change.  Little by little over the last few months I have introduced my kids to different veggies and fruits.  Some they have been delighted by and some have gotten me strange looks.  

This weekend was the icing on the cake though.  D (my husband) and I made Kale chips.  We both thought the kids wouldn't even try them.  We were both fooled.  Jena (7 yr old) actually asked for them for breakfast the next morning.  LOL Only her. They have all done extra things to help out so that I will make more.  I think that is a fair exchange.  Chores get done and they are eating healthier snacks.  Win-Win in my book.

Now I am in the process of making a menu for the month of January and am interested in trying new things.  I went to the library and got a bunch of cookbooks and am working my way through them looking for recipes to try.  I will post my menu after it is finished and let you know which recipes are a hit.  Until then.... 

xox
Alesha