Because Food Matters

In my day to day life I am far to busy to eat. Now don't get me wrong, I am not saying that I don't eat. What I am saying is that I eat here and there (standing up of course) in between the 10 meals that my children have a day. It is not because I forget to eat...how could I? Like I said, between the 10 or so meals my children have a day food is ALWAYS on the brain around here! So back to my "point." What I mean is the concept of sitting down and ENJOYING a nice tasty, healthy meal that really satisfies is really not an option. Throughout the day I find myself looking for whatever is easiest and hopefully the most healthy option. However, this of course does not always happen. Whatever is easiest usually takes preference. I am ashamed of some of my choices, but at least I am honest about it:)
So, I try to buy organic and I am totally into whole grains and flaxseed and all of that. It is tough though. Because of my super bargain shopping "skills" sometimes I find myself having an inner argument in the grocery store. "Do I buy this because it is organic?" "This is better for us, but it costs more....hmmm." "Is this REALLY better for us and is it worth the price?" What is a mother to do?
Because health is very important....but finances unfortunately play their part too. So I do the best I can. Our cupboard currently contains a multi grain cereal with flaxseed and soy, and then there are the dry lentil beans, organic raisins and natural popcorn. Um, and somehow I just spotted some cotton candy....uh, how did that get in there? Oh yah, it's Mila's fault. Right, because my three year old goes to the store now to buy things. Okay, yep, it was me. Guilty. I bought it for her and she has luckily forgotten about it. Unfortunately for me, my sweet tooth has not.
So, like I said before. I do the best I can, like any good mother. I stuff my child full of whole grains and organic fruits and veggies and then I let her run wild after devouring cotton candy.
So back to my saga. I eat because I must. I eat to live, I do not live to eat. Yes, there are those few meals out or those that I make at home that I really do enjoy and that really satisfy, but they are few and far between. For now I enjoy my several cups of coffee with cream, a few cupcakes here and there and here and there:) And maybe a little chocolate too. Did I mention chocolate? I always try to keep that on the menu:)
And so I eat to live, I eat to survive the crazy day, I eat so that I do not pass out. I eat because I want to be healthy and strong and live a long life. If there were more time perhaps I would enjoy it a little more. So although I am too busy, I do what I can to stuff my face....because food matters.