Owen's Monkey Business

Two weeks ago I couldn't get enough Clementines; I was averaging about 3 a day and went through a 7 lb. box in a week and a half. Now it's vine-ripened tomatoes; I've had at least 4 since Monday and they are just sooo good! Other favorites right now; red leaf lettuce, bread and butter pickles, cucumbers, and yoplait thick and creamy vanilla yogurt. My iron levels looked good at the appt. Tues. so I'm going to try to keep them high with raisins, steel cut oats, and some meat. I am not missing caffeine or alcohol. Not having as much milk this week as in the past two; we were going through a gallon every 3-4 days last month. I've been cutting red pepper strips and cucumber slices for snacking too. That's not to say I haven't been enjoying the multitude of holiday treats around here, but hey, baby's gotta learn about chocolate from a pro, right?

Before this pregnancy, I loved veggies and didn't enjoy fruit that much (other than berries and the occasional piece of citrus) Now, the situation has reversed. I eat 2-3 clementines a day, a grapefruit every couple of days, and lots of bananas, green apples, and blueberries. But swallow a vegetable? Not likely. I doctored up a can of french style green beans with dried cranberries and slivered almonds tonight, but I need some suggestions on adding more veggies when I don't have a taste for them. Anyone?

We are focusing on better snack choices like tangerines and carrots. One of our favorite new meals is yogurt with frozen berries and add-ins like protein powder, almonds, and flaxseed. yum! K. brings home her little one today! I ordered flowers with a teddy bear for her from Baumann's florist, which is just down the street from her house. It's run by the family of a high school classmate. He called and said they couldn't deliver on Sunday but I played my "former classmate" card and he agreed to deliver the bouquet today. Cool!