Sue’s Weblog

So you know about one way in which I do something healthy for my belly.  I Belly Dance.  You know that I’ll be performing on the 19th at Noon in the Sebastapol Community Center. 
I’ve also mentioned that I have Celiac Disease, which is slowly but surely becoming a more commonly known challenge, of late.  More and more, doctors are coming to realize that many plus many neurological difficulties, are related to a glutenous diet, and that the symptoms can usually be alleviated to some extent, and often to  a very great extent by sticking to a gluten free diet plan.
This type of diet is quickly becoming less awkward, and more tastey, as more and more food product companies and individuals with some need or desire for improved health experiment in their kitchens.
Jen Isacol is a great contact to have if you want to find a Celiac Support group in Sonoma/Marin/Napa.  Pls. email me, for her contact information, and she has just sent word about the next few support group meetings, in ea. of these regions, so if you want or need to know, just ask.  My email again, is:  Makodiak@juno.com
I can also tell you that ToastMaters is a great place to be to acheive even more balance in your life, by adding in some mental stimulation along w/ your exercise routine.  I am unfortunately having to drop out of ToastMasters for a short while, in order to re-organize my life, a little bit.  I’m realizing that I want to be spending more time with my hubby, on some of his interests, and it is now his turn to find an exercise class, at least one eve. a week, and my turn to stay home and watch our son, while he gets out and gets some exercise.  He did this for me, for a long while, and will continue to do so, but I need to also make room for his health needs.  
Maybe once in a while, we’ll get lucky, and one of our friends will take our son, for a while, while we dance together.
The couple that plays together, stays together.
There’s a lot more to that staying together thing, than just playing together, of course, but playing together helps a lot.  Remember, you need time for you alone, time for you and the spouse alone, and time for you and ea. kid alone, and time for the two of you and the kids all together.  Every one needs their own space at least for an hr. or so, ea. day.  Teach your kids to play alone at times, and teach them that when you say “Mommy/Daddy needs a time out.”  that that’s not their fault, but that when they give you your space at that time that they’re helping you, and that you really need that break so that you can come back to them w/ sweetness and patience.
Also remember to tell them at least once a day that you love them, and that you’re proud of them.  These two things are seperate, different and equal in importance. 
Think about it.