Day 25
Another great day of behavior! We skipped church today, which means my children had no opportunity to cheat. What really amazes me is that the girls will actually tell their teachers, "That isn't on the Paleo diet," and the teachers will give it to them anyway! Maybe I should just tell all their teachers that they are a Diabetic Celiac Chrohn's patient. That'll really freak 'em out.
Day 26
We went to the Zoo today. My daughter packed our snacks, which, being from our pantry, all fit within the Paleo diet. The children spent about half an hour enjoying their clementines, apples, trail mix, raisins, and water. I've heard some complaints that this diet is "extreme" and "unbalanced for children," but how can anyone argue that fruit is less healthy than the typical "snack food" you see on picnics? I love, love, love their eagerness to enjoy fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Day 27
I sent my girls off on a church trip today. I am certain they will consume all types of terrible junk food under the guise of generosity and fun by the adult chaperones. I wish they had the inner desire to be free from the bondage of sweets and junk, but perhaps a few more doses of sugar-induced stomachaches will subconsciously steer them away.
I bought Happy Meals for them because I ran out of time to pack their dinner, and they both requested apples instead of french fries. I call that a small victory. (I suspect, however, that they were just hoping for caramel sauce. Unfortunately, McDonald's forgot to include the caramel sauce. Wink, wink.)
Day 28
We spent several hours picking up used furniture today, and we just weren't going to be able to make it back home for mealtime. Backyard Burgers, bunless, of course, are amazing! We also indulged in their sweet potato fries, although I'm sure they are fried in vegetable oil. How yummy would they be fried in coconut oil, though?! My husband thoughtfully ordered a double-burger, using the patties as a bun to keep the condiments contained. Who needs milkshakes when you can have a bacon-topped burger?
Day 29
My girls returned from their church trip today, tired and cranky. They spent several minutes detailing to me the sordid snacks they scavenged on the trip. Pringles, powdered donuts, gummy bears, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Rice Krispy Treats--oh, my own stomach rolled at the thought of it. (This, I suppose, would be the "normal" diet that is more acceptable than Paleo.) They admitted that their stomachs hurt all weekend, though. I hope I'm teaching them how to eat instead of just telling them what to eat!
My "digestive discomfort" returned unannounced and unexpected today. While I enjoy several aspects of the Paleo diet, I just don't see how I can continue if I must deal with this 4-5 times each week.
In spite of that, we claimed this day as "Cheat Day." We had Dairy Queen blizzards for lunch and Little Caesar's pizza for dinner. My stomach hurt at the end of the day.
Day 30
I spent four hours in Sam's Club today with four of my children. We started by ordering the hot dog combo, minus the drink and the bun. These hot dogs were huge and satisfactory. After lunch, however, their behavior was despicable. Whining, running, hitting, growling, yelling. Perhaps this is another cause of fatigue for me. I concluded that cheat day could never again be followed by shopping day. I believe cheat day directly contributed to bad behavior.
I'm about the business of raising godly children. So far, God has blessed us with six of them! My husband owns his own business, and I'm fortunate enough to stay at home with the kiddos. If you're looking for deep philosophy on this blog, you're out of luck. If you'd prefer random tales of childhood tomfoolery, stick around!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Family Paleo Trial Days 21-24
Day 21
Let's start this post with a funny story:
My four-year-old's Sunday School teacher told me that when she offered him a graham cracker, he said, "That's not on our diet. It has gluten in it." And then he ate it anyway.
Now, some more serious details:
After I posted Day 20, which was Easter, I went to bed. The moment I lay my head on the pillow, my daughter awoke with a tummy ache. She moaned and groaned for four hours before she finally vomited, felt much better, and went back to bed. I asked her why she thought she was sick. She replied, "All that candy!" Then she added, "I don't want to eat sugar for, like, a week!" (Quite a statement for a child who is barely 7.) My other daughter fought a stomachache all day today. She, too, correlated it to the Easter candy.
See, I had a teachable moment. I could have restricted them, knowing it would make them sick. (I had no idea how sick it would end up making them!) But I chose to let them indulge and experience the consequences for themselves.
For myself, I had two pieces of Easter candy and two pieces of coconut cake (but don't be deceived--it was full of gluten, dairy, and sugar!) I had a little bit of a stomachache today, too, so I didn't eat much today. I had eggs, bacon, turkey, and squash today, and I went to bed at 9 pm, fatigued.
Day 22
Guess what?! I lost a pound! Unbelievable. It only took three weeks. Mr. Paleo asked if my stomach was still upset all the time, and when I told him not so much, he said, "I think whatever food has been making you sick has also been keeping you from losing weight."
Truthfully, I did cut out all fruits and nuts on day 15. I researched a little bit about IBS and Paleo, and learned that dried fruit, as well as onions, can really do a number on your gut. Well, for two weeks, I inhaled the dried fruit to satisfy my nibbles and my sweet tooth. I also covered everything in coconut oil, which I hear can be tricky to digest for newbies.
Also, today, even though I was up with the baby a lot last night (probably because her tummy was also hurting!), I finally feel like I have remarkable energy. I might even get a workout in tonight.
Day 23
We have noticed that our kids have had pleasant demeanors and willing hearts for several days in a row. With certainty, lower sugar intake has contributed to this. Speculatively, lower gluten could be causing less digestive discomfort, leading to overall happier dispositions.
Day 24
Another grocery trip. Bacon and eggs have become our mainstay. I haven't made so many Paleo "treats" like muffins or pancakes this week. I made a choice to keep it simple for the sake of my sanity. I also realized that one of the biggest sources of my fatigue was the, ahem, digestive discomfort I had been experiencing each morning. I am quite energetic now. And happy.
Tips:
1. If you're experiencing digestive discomfort on the Paleo diet, cut out everything but meat and vegetables for a day. Slowly reintroduce other foods to see if you can narrow down the culprit. I read testimonies of people who said almonds were impossible to eat in the first month, but later they could handle it. According to my research, the following foods are highly probable suspects:
--dried fruit
--fruit
--coconut
--nuts
--onions
--too much fat
Also, according to the Paleo research, the American diet has wounded your gut, and you'll need time for it to heal. Stick with it for a few weeks and see what happens.
2. If your kids are bucking the diet, stop calling it a diet. When my kids ask to eat cereal, I just say, "We don't have it," or "That's not a healthy choice," instead of, "That's not on our diet."
Let's start this post with a funny story:
My four-year-old's Sunday School teacher told me that when she offered him a graham cracker, he said, "That's not on our diet. It has gluten in it." And then he ate it anyway.
Now, some more serious details:
After I posted Day 20, which was Easter, I went to bed. The moment I lay my head on the pillow, my daughter awoke with a tummy ache. She moaned and groaned for four hours before she finally vomited, felt much better, and went back to bed. I asked her why she thought she was sick. She replied, "All that candy!" Then she added, "I don't want to eat sugar for, like, a week!" (Quite a statement for a child who is barely 7.) My other daughter fought a stomachache all day today. She, too, correlated it to the Easter candy.
See, I had a teachable moment. I could have restricted them, knowing it would make them sick. (I had no idea how sick it would end up making them!) But I chose to let them indulge and experience the consequences for themselves.
For myself, I had two pieces of Easter candy and two pieces of coconut cake (but don't be deceived--it was full of gluten, dairy, and sugar!) I had a little bit of a stomachache today, too, so I didn't eat much today. I had eggs, bacon, turkey, and squash today, and I went to bed at 9 pm, fatigued.
Day 22
Guess what?! I lost a pound! Unbelievable. It only took three weeks. Mr. Paleo asked if my stomach was still upset all the time, and when I told him not so much, he said, "I think whatever food has been making you sick has also been keeping you from losing weight."
Truthfully, I did cut out all fruits and nuts on day 15. I researched a little bit about IBS and Paleo, and learned that dried fruit, as well as onions, can really do a number on your gut. Well, for two weeks, I inhaled the dried fruit to satisfy my nibbles and my sweet tooth. I also covered everything in coconut oil, which I hear can be tricky to digest for newbies.
Also, today, even though I was up with the baby a lot last night (probably because her tummy was also hurting!), I finally feel like I have remarkable energy. I might even get a workout in tonight.
Day 23
We have noticed that our kids have had pleasant demeanors and willing hearts for several days in a row. With certainty, lower sugar intake has contributed to this. Speculatively, lower gluten could be causing less digestive discomfort, leading to overall happier dispositions.
Day 24
Another grocery trip. Bacon and eggs have become our mainstay. I haven't made so many Paleo "treats" like muffins or pancakes this week. I made a choice to keep it simple for the sake of my sanity. I also realized that one of the biggest sources of my fatigue was the, ahem, digestive discomfort I had been experiencing each morning. I am quite energetic now. And happy.
Tips:
1. If you're experiencing digestive discomfort on the Paleo diet, cut out everything but meat and vegetables for a day. Slowly reintroduce other foods to see if you can narrow down the culprit. I read testimonies of people who said almonds were impossible to eat in the first month, but later they could handle it. According to my research, the following foods are highly probable suspects:
--dried fruit
--fruit
--coconut
--nuts
--onions
--too much fat
Also, according to the Paleo research, the American diet has wounded your gut, and you'll need time for it to heal. Stick with it for a few weeks and see what happens.
2. If your kids are bucking the diet, stop calling it a diet. When my kids ask to eat cereal, I just say, "We don't have it," or "That's not a healthy choice," instead of, "That's not on our diet."
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Family Paleo Trial Days 18-20
Day 18
I picked up my son's Batman cake from Custom Creative Cakes. He has made gluten-free cakes before, but he has never even heard of a gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free cake. He certainly gave me quite a look! I made several paleo treats for a friend of our kids, which they made into a picnic and then left them outside. I thought, "I worked too hard on those for them to just leave them!" Fortunately, my mom rescued them and enjoyed them.
Day 19
I woke up early (on a Saturday!) and exercised. We chose to let the kids eat Easter candy and birthday cake today. But we still experienced a small success: David asked me to throw out his soda and get him water instead! Wow! But he and the other kids did enjoy a load of candy, cake, and pizza. Chris and I did, too, and felt very exhausted and yucky afterward.
Day 20
Of course, being Easter today, we enjoyed more Easter candy, more cake, and starchy food at Grandma's. But we knew it was coming, and we chose to enjoy it. The thing about this high-fat Paleo diet is this: it works fine when you don't eat carbs, but when you do, you find yourself a little bit pudgier. I also exercised today.
I made three paleo dishes for my Sunday School class today, and it went over well with all the men. Arg, meat!
I picked up my son's Batman cake from Custom Creative Cakes. He has made gluten-free cakes before, but he has never even heard of a gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, soy-free cake. He certainly gave me quite a look! I made several paleo treats for a friend of our kids, which they made into a picnic and then left them outside. I thought, "I worked too hard on those for them to just leave them!" Fortunately, my mom rescued them and enjoyed them.
Day 19
I woke up early (on a Saturday!) and exercised. We chose to let the kids eat Easter candy and birthday cake today. But we still experienced a small success: David asked me to throw out his soda and get him water instead! Wow! But he and the other kids did enjoy a load of candy, cake, and pizza. Chris and I did, too, and felt very exhausted and yucky afterward.
Day 20
Of course, being Easter today, we enjoyed more Easter candy, more cake, and starchy food at Grandma's. But we knew it was coming, and we chose to enjoy it. The thing about this high-fat Paleo diet is this: it works fine when you don't eat carbs, but when you do, you find yourself a little bit pudgier. I also exercised today.
I made three paleo dishes for my Sunday School class today, and it went over well with all the men. Arg, meat!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Family Paleo Trial Days 10-17
Day 10
I cheated today. I had a very small slice of key lime pie. I ate it in less than four bites. It was delicious, and, contrary to my normal habits, I did not feel the desire to gobble up the rest of the pie. To me, this indicates great success. My weight nor my measurements have changed.
Day 11
The kids are still begging for cereal. I researched online for Paleo cereal recipes, but all I could find were what I would call fruit salad. Someone should tell those Paleo enthusiasts that just because you put a bunch of ingredients in a bowl doesn't make it cereal. So I invented my own recipe for Paleo Cereal. I chopped a bunch of cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts in the food processor. Then I mixed in several tablespoons of cinnamon, some all spice, and a drizzle of honey, roasted it for 10 minutes on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees, and added dried blueberries and dried cherries. We used almond milk today, and the kids loved it. After I mixed it, I realized it would be just as delicious (and much healthier) to use fresh fruit. Next time, I will.
Day 12
My bowels finally feel normal again. Perhaps the additional fat, perhaps the massive amounts of coconut, or perhaps simply a virus caused significant discomfort over the last two weeks. I fear changing my diet back to a "normal" diet will have similar results.
We took an overnight camping trip with the kids and managed to stick to the diet! We consumed massive amounts of beef jerky, trail mix, and hot dogs. I am so sick of beef jerky (and it's not even strictly Paleo, being marinated in sugar and soy! Don't tell Rob Wolfe.)
Day 13
I started using Splenda and cream in my coffee again. For a girl who drinks coffee like dessert, mixing in coconut milk alone was a huge stretch. My brother, Mr. Paleo, winced when I told him this, and blamed my packet-a-day habit for my lack of weight loss. Puh-lease. I fear I may actually have a lactose intolerance, so I may try to wean myself onto almond milk or coconut milk for the long haul. But the Splenda stays.
Day 14
I have been so fatigued lately. My kitchen is always a mess. My kids are cheating every chance they get. My house is a mess for the time I neglect it for grocery shopping and cooking. In comparison, I typically cook (or prepare) three meals a day, but I'm unaccustomed to actually preparing snacks, too. We usually grab a granola bar or a yogurt cup for snack time. I try to keep boiled eggs and fruit on hand for snacks, but even those take time to prepare when young children need help peeling or cutting.
I exercised today for an hour with a hard aerobic video, Slim-in-6. I have used this program many times to lose my pregnancy pounds.
Day 15
I cheated again. It was a choice, though, at a birthday party. I had a small piece of carrot cake and a few bites of Moose Tracks brownie ice cream. Now, before Paleo, I could eat an entire carton of Moose Tracks by myself in one sitting. (My metabolism got a great workout in those days!) I expressed concern that too much sugar might cause a great stomachache, but I found that I had lost my taste for ice cream. Sure, it was tasty, but I simply did not want more than a few bites. I even left some on my plate. I mean, talk about uncharacteristic! I'm the mom that goes around finishing up everyone else's dessert before cleaning the dishes. So I call that a success!
I also spent $500 at Sam's Club today on items like nuts, meat, and produce. Sigh.
Day 16
I managed to work out today, too! I committed to exercise every other day for the sake of this Paleo experiment, but I have allowed things like volleyball or hiking to substitute for focused workouts. I have always emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but let's face it, we don't live at The Ranch. I have to live life, too, and if one of my kids is sick, or makes a time-consuming mess, or needs some attention for behavior issues, I have to change my schedule. Usually, workouts are the first to go. Actually, truthfully, doing the dishes is the first to go. We live life and do the best we can do, and if it's killing us, then something has to change.
I fixed spaghetti squash for dinner after church, but I didn't make the kids eat it since they had pizza at church. They always groan when I say "spaghetti squash." When my youngest son asked what I was eating, I responded, "Salmon fun-noodles!" He eagerly consumed more than half my bowl. I call that good marketing!
Day 17
I don't know if I'll push to continue the Paleo diet past our trial period. The children have ample opportunity at all our social activities to enjoy candy, cookies, donuts, and pizza, and they exercise no restraint whatsoever. I happened upon my daughter today in the act of receiving candy after church. When I suggested she save it for our cheat day, the teacher pulled out a bag of non-candy treats, and my daughter happily chose two fun-bands instead. Why can't we just start with the fun-bands?
I see great benefits in reducing our sugar intake and cutting out the processed snack foods. Perhaps I'll continue the Paleo diet at home without ever referring to it as the Paleo diet. Mr. Paleo informed me today that by continuing to consume fruits, we did not, in fact, cut out sugar. He says your body reacts to all sugar the same--whether processed or natural--by producing insulin and storing away the energy as fat. But I have seen a great improvement in our children's overall emotional stability and health by removing the intake of processed sugar alone.
Mr. Paleo taught me how to cook bacon in the oven today. If I can find a wire rack for my half-sheet cookie sheet, I can cook enough bacon at once for our whole family without babysitting a skillet for half an hour. I cooked 3 pounds today, and my kids still wanted more. Bacon may well be the very best part of the Paleo diet.
Paleo Pros:
1. Freedom from counting calories and portion sizes.
2. Loss of gluttonous desires in my weakest point--dessert!
3. Freedom to eat until I'm full.
4. BACON!
Paleo Cons:
1. Socially inhibitive. We either feel rude for rejecting the food others prepared for a party, for church, or for dinner, or we have to cheat. Chances are very slim that you will just happen upon Paleo food at a party. It's even difficult to stay on diet eating out. (Not that we eat out much with our family of 8. We did go to Sonic once and strip the hot dogs of their buns before handing them over. It's a lot harder to pay $2 for a bare hot dog than for the whole shebang.)
2. Cost prohibitive. This diet is expensive. Mr. Paleo shook his head when I complained about this. He responded, "Then you're doing it wrong." Um, no, I'm not, smartie-pants. Do you know I can feed my whole family on mac-n-cheese for $5, but to dress up spaghetti squash for them all costs $10 or so? Did you know Sam's Club sells granola bars for 20 cents each, but kiwi for 50 cents each? Maybe no one told you rice and beans are a cheap way to fill up your belly. Oatmeal, grits, pasta--the list goes on and on. Too bad the government doesn't subsidize, oh, I don't know, almonds, perhaps, instead of wheat flour!
3. Time prohibitive. Let's face it. If you want your family to eat well, you are going to have to take the time to prepare their food. Convenience foods aren't healthy, even without the Paleo restriction.
4. So far, no weight loss for me. I mean, I call that a con, because on a low-cal, low-fat diet, I could have lost at least 5 pounds by now with all this dedication and motivation. Though my true goal is not a number on the scale, I have not reached my pre-pregnancy size and delved into my wonderful bucket of clothing awaiting me in the attic!
Next: Days 18-20
I cheated today. I had a very small slice of key lime pie. I ate it in less than four bites. It was delicious, and, contrary to my normal habits, I did not feel the desire to gobble up the rest of the pie. To me, this indicates great success. My weight nor my measurements have changed.
Day 11
The kids are still begging for cereal. I researched online for Paleo cereal recipes, but all I could find were what I would call fruit salad. Someone should tell those Paleo enthusiasts that just because you put a bunch of ingredients in a bowl doesn't make it cereal. So I invented my own recipe for Paleo Cereal. I chopped a bunch of cashews, pecans, almonds, and walnuts in the food processor. Then I mixed in several tablespoons of cinnamon, some all spice, and a drizzle of honey, roasted it for 10 minutes on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees, and added dried blueberries and dried cherries. We used almond milk today, and the kids loved it. After I mixed it, I realized it would be just as delicious (and much healthier) to use fresh fruit. Next time, I will.
Day 12
My bowels finally feel normal again. Perhaps the additional fat, perhaps the massive amounts of coconut, or perhaps simply a virus caused significant discomfort over the last two weeks. I fear changing my diet back to a "normal" diet will have similar results.
We took an overnight camping trip with the kids and managed to stick to the diet! We consumed massive amounts of beef jerky, trail mix, and hot dogs. I am so sick of beef jerky (and it's not even strictly Paleo, being marinated in sugar and soy! Don't tell Rob Wolfe.)
Day 13
I started using Splenda and cream in my coffee again. For a girl who drinks coffee like dessert, mixing in coconut milk alone was a huge stretch. My brother, Mr. Paleo, winced when I told him this, and blamed my packet-a-day habit for my lack of weight loss. Puh-lease. I fear I may actually have a lactose intolerance, so I may try to wean myself onto almond milk or coconut milk for the long haul. But the Splenda stays.
Day 14
I have been so fatigued lately. My kitchen is always a mess. My kids are cheating every chance they get. My house is a mess for the time I neglect it for grocery shopping and cooking. In comparison, I typically cook (or prepare) three meals a day, but I'm unaccustomed to actually preparing snacks, too. We usually grab a granola bar or a yogurt cup for snack time. I try to keep boiled eggs and fruit on hand for snacks, but even those take time to prepare when young children need help peeling or cutting.
I exercised today for an hour with a hard aerobic video, Slim-in-6. I have used this program many times to lose my pregnancy pounds.
Day 15
I cheated again. It was a choice, though, at a birthday party. I had a small piece of carrot cake and a few bites of Moose Tracks brownie ice cream. Now, before Paleo, I could eat an entire carton of Moose Tracks by myself in one sitting. (My metabolism got a great workout in those days!) I expressed concern that too much sugar might cause a great stomachache, but I found that I had lost my taste for ice cream. Sure, it was tasty, but I simply did not want more than a few bites. I even left some on my plate. I mean, talk about uncharacteristic! I'm the mom that goes around finishing up everyone else's dessert before cleaning the dishes. So I call that a success!
I also spent $500 at Sam's Club today on items like nuts, meat, and produce. Sigh.
Day 16
I managed to work out today, too! I committed to exercise every other day for the sake of this Paleo experiment, but I have allowed things like volleyball or hiking to substitute for focused workouts. I have always emphasized healthy eating and exercise, but let's face it, we don't live at The Ranch. I have to live life, too, and if one of my kids is sick, or makes a time-consuming mess, or needs some attention for behavior issues, I have to change my schedule. Usually, workouts are the first to go. Actually, truthfully, doing the dishes is the first to go. We live life and do the best we can do, and if it's killing us, then something has to change.
I fixed spaghetti squash for dinner after church, but I didn't make the kids eat it since they had pizza at church. They always groan when I say "spaghetti squash." When my youngest son asked what I was eating, I responded, "Salmon fun-noodles!" He eagerly consumed more than half my bowl. I call that good marketing!
Day 17
I don't know if I'll push to continue the Paleo diet past our trial period. The children have ample opportunity at all our social activities to enjoy candy, cookies, donuts, and pizza, and they exercise no restraint whatsoever. I happened upon my daughter today in the act of receiving candy after church. When I suggested she save it for our cheat day, the teacher pulled out a bag of non-candy treats, and my daughter happily chose two fun-bands instead. Why can't we just start with the fun-bands?
I see great benefits in reducing our sugar intake and cutting out the processed snack foods. Perhaps I'll continue the Paleo diet at home without ever referring to it as the Paleo diet. Mr. Paleo informed me today that by continuing to consume fruits, we did not, in fact, cut out sugar. He says your body reacts to all sugar the same--whether processed or natural--by producing insulin and storing away the energy as fat. But I have seen a great improvement in our children's overall emotional stability and health by removing the intake of processed sugar alone.
Mr. Paleo taught me how to cook bacon in the oven today. If I can find a wire rack for my half-sheet cookie sheet, I can cook enough bacon at once for our whole family without babysitting a skillet for half an hour. I cooked 3 pounds today, and my kids still wanted more. Bacon may well be the very best part of the Paleo diet.
Paleo Pros:
1. Freedom from counting calories and portion sizes.
2. Loss of gluttonous desires in my weakest point--dessert!
3. Freedom to eat until I'm full.
4. BACON!
Paleo Cons:
1. Socially inhibitive. We either feel rude for rejecting the food others prepared for a party, for church, or for dinner, or we have to cheat. Chances are very slim that you will just happen upon Paleo food at a party. It's even difficult to stay on diet eating out. (Not that we eat out much with our family of 8. We did go to Sonic once and strip the hot dogs of their buns before handing them over. It's a lot harder to pay $2 for a bare hot dog than for the whole shebang.)
2. Cost prohibitive. This diet is expensive. Mr. Paleo shook his head when I complained about this. He responded, "Then you're doing it wrong." Um, no, I'm not, smartie-pants. Do you know I can feed my whole family on mac-n-cheese for $5, but to dress up spaghetti squash for them all costs $10 or so? Did you know Sam's Club sells granola bars for 20 cents each, but kiwi for 50 cents each? Maybe no one told you rice and beans are a cheap way to fill up your belly. Oatmeal, grits, pasta--the list goes on and on. Too bad the government doesn't subsidize, oh, I don't know, almonds, perhaps, instead of wheat flour!
3. Time prohibitive. Let's face it. If you want your family to eat well, you are going to have to take the time to prepare their food. Convenience foods aren't healthy, even without the Paleo restriction.
4. So far, no weight loss for me. I mean, I call that a con, because on a low-cal, low-fat diet, I could have lost at least 5 pounds by now with all this dedication and motivation. Though my true goal is not a number on the scale, I have not reached my pre-pregnancy size and delved into my wonderful bucket of clothing awaiting me in the attic!
Next: Days 18-20
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