Today Frunty went to see the Disney Princesses On Ice. At the last minute, Pit and The Mommy were able to join him. They said the costumes and skating were beautiful. They saw Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Snow White and Belle meet their respective princes. And of course Minnie and Mickey were there too! What fun!

Lately, Pit has been getting confused with daily routine events. For example, this morning after breakfast, we said it was time to go to school. Pit's response was, "But I didn't even play yet!" - "You can play after lunch." - "But I already finished eating!" Explaining basic time-of-day concepts to Pit can be a fun exercise at times!

This morning we woke up with an empty bed! But less than 5 minutes later, we had both gremlins attacking us. Not a moments rest! ;) Frunty's first question is also his daily question, " How many more sleeps until grandma and grandpa come?" At least it's nice when they wake up on their own instead of us having to shake them awake for half an hour.

Frunty was really excited about the start of footbal "lessons" after school. He packed his bag this morning with his shoes and summer-weather soccer outfit.

The kids are growing by leaps and bounds and tonight, as I gave them a quick, lavender massage, I could see almost no eczema on either of them. Can I tell you how good this makes me feel? So I wanted to write about this topic which has been upfront and center in my life since November. Tedious at times. Stressful, exhausting...yes...but now, luckily, under control. Actually, it hasn't been luck. It has been working hard in the kitchen and with our doctor who did blood tests. The bottom line:

*no gluten (mostly rice- white or brown, quinoa, buckwheat, millet only)
*no dairy products
*no unfermented soya (only a little bit of miso once in awhile acts as a probiotic)

*reduction of sugar (a little juice mixed with water)
*reduction of meat (approx. twice a week and Bio products mostly)
*reduction of potato (too much sugar)
*occasionally an egg...have not seen negative reaction (try to stick with yolk only)

*addition of fish oil capsules (one with each meal =3 a day) for Omega 3s.
*addition of liquid silver
*addition of Basilac (to treat stomach lining)

*increase in veggies and reduction of fruits (treats: dried fruit)
*nuts seem to be fine (as confirmed by allergy tests) despite them being a common allergen

Well, the kids have shown great improvement, especially Frunty since this elimination diet. Pit never was as bad so not the same. It is hard and I have made mistakes but overall, it is paying off to watch what they eat. Frunty has gone from a picky eater to the best eater in the house saying, "I don't like it, Mommy, but I am going to eat it anyway!" I am so proud of them and happy to see some relief from an annoying, torturous chronic disease like this...hope to see some improvement with me soon too although it takes adults longer. Don't give up.

Daddy has been in North America for about a week now and it is time for an update. Frunty prides himself on being the man of the house now and tries to boss Pit around, a bit too much at times. Both seem to end up in my bed at around midnight although last night, Pit made it in at about 6 am. The other night, Frunty not at all. We all miss Daddy and snuggling together helps so I give extra snuggles.

It snowed yesterday enough to make tobogganing at the park possible. On the way, and out of the blue, Frunty told me he was really glad that I didn't go to work because then I could be with him and Pit. Talk about a touching moment. He thought of this himself. His little brain and heart came up with it. I am grateful that my dream job is one I get to do and that Daddy supports it too. I have said it before and I'll say it again, I am very fortunate to have this time with my kids because it is a once-in-a-lifetime, dream job. I would not do any other job.

I don't know if I have written before about how Pit loves to touch my neck. I don't mind except when I am trying to sleep!! So this morning I told him how much I enjoyed snuggling with him and he said, "and I only used one of my fingers to touch your neck, right?" and he showed me how he only poked me ever so gently. It was really funny.

The kids are delightful and Frunty asked if we could go for dinner tonight. I think the Indian resto will have something we can eat. We are still on our almost vegan diet...by almost I mean that sometimes we have honey and I occasionally wear my leather boots. We have better nights as Frunty does not scratch as much. Pit's eczema is quite mild. We'll stay on the diet as we are used to it now and because it does seem to be healthier. With that in mind, off to the kitchen I go!

Updates on the kids: they are growing like weeds! They are taller but still slim. Healthy foods and exercise galore.

Frunty came up with putting his Presqu'ile rocks on the radiator to warm them up in order to do hot stone therapy. The other night at dinner, I complained of a back ache so he took me to my bed, got me a blanket and put a hot rock on my lower back. What a sweetie! All his own idea. This morning, Frunty brought a hot rock to Pit and put it under his blanket to warm him up. Pit is staying home today from school as he was throwing up this morning.

Pit came with me to the market yesterday morning. I was trying to be quiet and leave the house early when all of a sudden, Pit was beside me wanting to go. He got dressed on his own, as usual, in about two seconds and off we went to get a ton of veggies and fruits too! It was fun. The Gare du Midi is a wonderful market with great produce and I hope to take Gramma there.

That snowy week we had was great fun. Now it is back to rain and grey skies. I don't actually mind this and since we have so many lovely candle holders made by the kids, it is cozy lighting them.

Time for a second breakfast!