"What have you eaten" Parallel Chat

Antje77 said:

It helps, doesn't it?
Physical reminders of loved ones are things you can see and touch, bringing them a little closer even if the touching is also a bit like picking at a scab.

Your mum sounds like @JoKalsbeek 's mum, I love how you both find comfort (while picking the scabs of grief, which is part of healing) in the same thing when it comes to missing your mums!

I thought I was doing well this year on the dealing with missing loved ones part, I really did.
My subconscious decided otherwise last night. I'm usually a very good sleeper (once I've convinced myself to go to bed, but that's another story), but last night my brain decided I needed some very harsh reminders by way of dreams, and I've been off kilter all day because of them. Not even a cold swim in rain, hail and harsh winds could wash away the cobwebs and leftovers from the dreams in my head.

I've cooked some very nice slow cooked beef today, with a cauliflower and Brussels sprouts mash to go with it. Not sure if I'll eat it yet, it's 9:30 by now and I don't feel like eating. Doesn't matter. If not, I'll have some chicory and hummus, some nuts, and perhaps a piece of chocolate in bed, tomorrow is a new day!

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jpscloud said:

I went with Weird Breakfast no. 437: chicken with fine green beans and onion sauce! Tea was some of the beef and cabbage thing from the freezer, with cauliflower. There were some not so healthy carbs too

It's a strange time of year for me too, I stopped liking Christmas quite a long time ago, but kept up the cheer for my mum who really felt the loss of family members in her later years. I did too of course but mum felt so alone. I do still get a bit soppy over Christmas films though and will always support any efforts to get people to be good to each other.

Much love to everyone dealing with emotional things and hope everyone finds peace and happiness over the season. I'm doing some self care stuff and working on finding joy in a quiet life.

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Antje77 said:

I've cooked some very nice slow cooked beef today, with a cauliflower and Brussels sprouts mash to go with it. Not sure if I'll eat it yet, it's 9:30 by now and I don't feel like eating. Doesn't matter. If not, I'll have some chicory and hummus, some nuts, and perhaps a piece of chocolate in bed, tomorrow is a new day!

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shelley262 said:

Take care and I hope you have a good deep sleep tonight - it makes such a difference when you sleep well. As you say tomorrow is a new day and the chance to turn another page.

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sueh21 said:

Thoughts to everyone feeling the emotions and grief at this time of year, some lovely posts remembering your loved ones. It is my second year without my parents and somewhat better this year but the slightest reminder can set me off, I guess we are blessed to have lovely memories to hold on to. The hardest thing I found being an orphan is being the “head of the family” Like you @shelley262 we do not have a designer tree but a mishmash of family ornaments some from grandparents, things made at school and memories from our travels.
My mantelpiece has my Mum’s beloved Christmas candlesticks, I can’t keep a poinsettia alive to save my life so these are much easier and a little Robin that was my Dad’s, supposed to tweet but doesn’t anymore.The chimney was made my daughter for a school competition age 7, she’s now 27 and insists it has pride of place.

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MrsA2 said:

Bit of a low and grumpy morning, so took it out on the ironing

Late breakfast at a pub, avocado and poached egg on toast, but only 1 egg and a smear of avocado so ate the toast. Was seedy wholegrain but still took bg to 13 from 6!
Late lunch, a cabbage roll and a cold chicken thigh.
5pm, in to drinks with neighbours. Opted for mulled wine they said was sugar free, libre disagreed!!! Over 13 again. Had 2 chicken nuggets and a tiny mince pie.
8pm Glad to be home drinking plain red wine and eating cheeses and seedy crackers. Parties are dangerous but fun things

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Annb said:

Breakfast was 4 lc crackers with cheese.

2nd meal will be beef and tomato ragout. I started it on the induction hob, but the hob decided to stop working after a few minutes so I've put it into a dish in the oven to cook. While the oven was on I've put some vegetables in to roast.

Also today have made a cod pate (salted some cod tail fillets and after rinsing them off, blitzed them with some cream cheese and egg. Covered them with clementine slices and microwaved them for 4 minutes). 2 fillets made 2 little dishes of pate.

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MommaE said:

Sounds like the old “ there’s no sugar in it, you’ll be fine, just some maple syrup, honey and apple juice.” Enjoy your wine knowing that the ironing is done.

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