24 hours to go...

In just about 24 hours, we will have a new family member joining us...Winston.  I can't wait!  Tomorrow, our lives will change forever in a good way and the feeling is so good.

Not Winston but a 9-week old Westie (Source)

 Today is day 5 of being gluten-free.  One of the big reasons for going gluten-free were hives that I was getting daily.  Since I've cut gluten from my diet, I've noticed that the hives have slowly disappeared.  I'm shocked at how quickly things have improved.  I'm happy and sad.  Happy because my hives are gone.  Sad because this might mean my thoughts around food may have to change forever.  It'll be interesting to see what happens in 9 days when I eat a big bowl of gluten-filled pasta! :)

Last night, day 4 of gluten-free eating, I had:

Breakfast: same boring breakfast of rice cakes with peanut butter and honey and a yogurt

Lunch: roasted chicken with salad, raspberries, yucky gluten-free crackers (still have a whole box left that I'll have to finish)

Dinner: sauteed chicken breasts (in butter, I know, I know) with sauteed spinach with garlic (in olive oil, a little healthier!)

Tonight, we go out for dinner and I'll do my best to find something on the menu for a gluten-free meal.  I might turn into Sally from the movie When Harry Met Sally and order something on the menu and then turn it into my own creation :)

In other news, my mom is coming for a visit!  I can't wait to see her.

Stay tuned for new photos of Winston - I'm sure before the weekend is over!