Spirits lifted this Saturday because the entire day was spent with family. Family affects food! Lunch was no problem because it was the middle of the day, there was happy energy all around me and I was focused on the afternoon activities. However, by dinner time I was dragged out and ready to call it a day. I sat down to dinner and immediately came face to face with a plate of homemade blueberry scones. My sister-in-law is a very good cook. The scones were hot and fresh. The outdoor cold felt darker and draggier than when the sun shone. I knew I was two days away from going back to work and I...took a deep breath and rejected those wonderful scones.
One thing I have given up for Lent is sugar of any kind, in any form. This includes fruit. For me, even fruit can trigger a sugar craving at certain times during the day. I want to limit my cravings for awhile. Lent turns out to be a time of rest for me, because I limit myself. Had I eaten those scones, I would have been miserable. I chose quiet contentment over misery this evening. I had two bowls of homemade (and wonderful) vegetable soup and some amazing pickles (home canned). Then I went home and felt the better for it. Again, a hot bath will be my salvation this evening. Continue to enjoy quiet friendship with my family tonight.
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