Challenge 21: When worry comes on...be grateful for something else

February 2, 2010

Dang kids are picky eaters! I feel like I can honestly say I know how parents feel about cooking dinner for their families, and why so many opt for the tater tots, mac and cheese and pizza. It doesn't matter how much thought you put into it, how elaborate the dinners are, or how healthy you try to be, kids like what they like and that's it, and they don't have a problem telling you. So my challenge yesterday was to cook something healthy for the kids. I was planning on checking out my Trader Joe's cookbook and finding a good meal for the family. But when I talked to the dad, he told me exactly what to make and how to make it. Which was really great because the goal overall is to make the family what they want. So we went with spaghetti. Not too unhealthy. Ground beef with onions and garlic and two cans of tomato sauce. Lots of fresh parmesan cheese, and a salad. Other than the white pasta, I felt this meal was pretty healthy. Well...the son doesn't like sauce, so his spaghetti was just noodles, butter, and cheese. No salad. And a dessert of two fudgesicles (in addition to the 2 he had before dinner). The daughter, before she took a bite said, "let's see how this measures up to dad's." No pressure, right?! Anyway, it's all a very interesting experiment in jumping into a parent's shoes for a minute. I think overall it was a success.

Today started off slightly on a disappointing note. I had a new client's sample session set up for 10am. So I woke up early and fueled up to prepare. Then I checked my email and she wrote saying she'd like to postpone. I'm practicing not letting things bother me as much and not taking things personally. So I told her it was no problem and we could definitely postpone. On the upside, the extra time gave me opportunity to run an errand with the dog, something I had to do anyway. Was trying to see if I could squeeze boxing in today, but given the time right now, I don't think it'll work before I have get MIles from school. Or maybe I'm just procrastinating that goal?

I do have a few puzzles to write this week. That business has been super duper slow.

Today I also just feel an undercurrent of worry. There are a couple things that are on my mind that I'm worrying about, and it's just not serving me. So today, my challenge is to try to not worry. And instead, when I feel that worried feeling come on, I'm going to say something I'm grateful for. There it is.

Challenge 21: When worry comes on...be grateful for something else.

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