Round 2, Day 9: At Least There Wasn't Fire

First, a disclaimer: If you feel at all uncomfortable with anyone sharing personal "girly" details, you should probably just skip this one. I'll see ya tomorrow. No hard feelings.

Two days ago, George came to visit. . .  I caught the Girl Flu. . .  It's Leak Week. . . I'm riding the cotton pony. . . Aunt Erma is here. . . You get the drift.

The reason I feel the need to mention this is because there is a dramatic change in how I'm responding to this monthly drama vs. last time. The crabby food cravings are definitely present, but far less obnoxious. They were easy to get a hold of, actually. Best of all, my moodiness is far easier to control this time around. I'm usually a mess of tears or rage, sometimes both simultaneously (my poor spouse). I'm honestly not sure if it's my improved diet or the feeling of organization I have felt lately that made the crying easier to avoid and the yelling easier to breath through. I wasn't really expecting these kind of improvements, so I wanted to document it for future reference. I'm not saying it's been a walk in the park, but I feel an overall sense of control over my emotions. It's a pleasant surprise. I'm not sure I could have dealt with the moodies AND a serious lack of chocolate.

I went on a walk with my sister today. Not only was it good company and fun conversation, but it felt great to get a little bit of a workout in. Gym attendance is difficult with a toddler going through an attachment phase, so I'm going to set up the Xbox tomorrow to get an aerobic exercise in at least three days this week. Just so everyone knows. . .

I babysat all day today, from 8am to 6pm. When I got home, it was a rush to get dinner done. I was EXHAUSTED and my bright, shiny toddler was fading fast. I had to work quickly among the chaos. My caramelized onions got the brunt of my lack of focus. I don't really mind a charred pile of shallots, but it's not something most people (including my husband and daughter) wish to consume. I didn't cry; I didn't throw away my pan; I didn't even get mad about it. Instead I determined I'd try to make this recipe again soon just so I can fix that grievous error.

What I ate:

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with a side of strawberries. This was definitely not enough. Usually I have veggies or another protein with the eggs, but my lack of preparation made this difficult this morning. Lesson learned.

Lunch: Leftover Stuffed Bell Peppers

Dinner: Banger Sausage Patties, Cauliflower Mash, and caramelized (um...mostly burned) onions.

For the recipe, follow this link. I think next time I'll sear the patties first and omit the lemon. (Oh, and not leave the onions unattended). Otherwise, I really loved this.