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May 04, 2009 2:46 PM (go back to main view)
Temptation
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I had to make cupcakes for Evan to go to his friend's birthday party. I had to make them because Evan is gluten-free and casein-free (I have to make sure cupcakes he can eat go with him to birthday parties). I usually pour the batter into the paper cupcake holders, leaving just enough left in the bowl so I can lick it. Unconsciously, I swiped my finger along the inside of the bowl and brought the dripping chocolate inches away from my mouth, until I heard this inner voice scream, "Idiot, what the hell are you doing?!" I had no idea I was about to do it. It made me realize how unconscious I am while I am eating. Especially during PMS, I'm like a Hoover vacuum eating anything within a 3-inch radius. I managed to frost the cupcakes and deliver them to the party without a problem. As I educate myself more and more on how harmful sugar can be, I ask myself, "Why in the heck am I still letting Evan eat it?" I only let him have cupcakes on holidays or birthday parties, but evaporated cane juice is in EVERYTHING. At least I got smart and taught myself to stay away from what I call "the devil" (what most people refer to as high-fructose corn syrup). I would like to get Evan completely off sugar too. God, I hope he doesn't hate me someday! LOL. After all, I've written six books about him so far. You know, as soon as he turns 16, I am sure he is going to write one called, "Mom, Leave Me Alone!" LOL!
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