Good Food?

Well, if you want to learn all about the disgusting things we eat every day, watch the movie "Food, Inc." However, I must warn you not to watch it if you don't want to change the types of foods you eat or at least feel guilty and somewhat paranoid while eating them.
Aaron and I watched it a couple months ago and it has completely changed the way I think about not only what I eat, but also what my children eat!
We have many times talked about going more natural and organic. We sometimes buy "out of date" organic foods from the local discount store. We have even grown our own garden for the last couple of years. However, when I fail to plan ahead or we happen to be in town at suppertime, we firmly believe that "when in Rome, [one should] do as the Romans do." Yep, you got it! We eat out at the local organic, "go green" restaurant. HA! I wish! Can you say, "Arby's, Pizza Inn, Golden Corral, IHOP, McDonald's (unless Aaron puts up too much of a fight), Taco Bell, Wendy's, etc...?" I guess you get the point.
Well, food is just food right? Sure you've got your junk food, but what about those salads and wraps and fruit cups and such? They're good for us, right? Hmmm. . . just check out "Food, Inc.", if you think you're ready.

Mama Song

Have you ever heard the "Mama Song?"
My children sing it all day long.
Sweet Hannah Rose seems to like it best.
She hardly ever gives it a rest.

It often makes me want to scream.
At night it sometimes invades my dreams.
But when I stop to take a break,
My heart will then begin to ache.

Those little voices singing my song
Will all too soon be big and strong.
They won't sing my song anymore.
They'll have new places with songs to explore.

I know I'll one day long to hear
The song my children hold so dear.
So rather than moan, I'll choose to enjoy
The song sung so sweetly by my girls and boys.

I love you Jesse Aaron, Abigail Jane, Benjamin Earl,
Hannah Rose and Andrew David!

by "Mama" Amanda Marsceau