Ms Elizabeth's Journal, 05 May 2016

How fattening do you think Utica greens are? It's apparently an upstate ny thing because I never heard of them before I moved here. If you haven't tried them... DON'T. Holy addition. If I knew how to make them I would eat them every day and probably gain 100 lbs. Unless they are good for me.. I'm really not positive. It is a green after all.

Wednesday weigh in was 204.1.. I'm slowly going down despite feeling like someone stuck me in a blender and took me for a ride. Not physically.. just emotionally. The boys sitter gave me a weeks notice. She will watch all of her part time kids still but doesn't want my full time kids. I don't know anyone else who watches kids. I am so overwhelmed with fear and I feel like I've let my kids down. One of the reasons she gave was they are there for 10 hours and she's exhausted at the end of the day. I work 8.5 and travel 1.5 a day if there aren't any accidents. I'm an absentee mom for most of my kids day and their 2nd mom just decided she didn't want them. Jeezus.... I have to do what I have to do to provide us with money, insurance, diapers, and food but.. there is always a but. I feel like I've failed them. I only hope I can find something somewhere that they will love that doesn't turn out to be the nightmare of the last sitter they had.

Oh and the farm lost 40 acres.. oh and I had to have two cavities filled and my mouth still hurts.. oh and the preteen started soccer that requires rides back and forth 4 days a week and it's planting season.. I should really figure out how to make Utica greens.

I'm gonna go suck my thumb now.

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05 May 16 by member: TheLovelyMrsG
I just looked up the recipe and it sounds lovely. If my other half could eat cheese I'd give it a go but he doesn't and I know if I make it anyway, I'll make a big, 2-4 person portion and eat the lot! It sounds like you've a tough time ahead. I hope you find a sitter soon for your kids otherwise you're going to be up the proverbial creek without a paddle 😔😖. Best of luck with it all - I'm sure you'll find a way to make it work but it won't be easy. 
05 May 16 by member: Phooka
Sorry to hear you've been having a hard time. Hope you can find a solution for your sitter problem soon. That's so stressful. And don't be too hard on yourself for being a hard working, responsible parent.  
05 May 16 by member: izzypup68
You must never think that you are failing as a Mom. I know because I did it almost all my kids growing up and I didn't have any of the problems you are facing. Please know that you are an absolutely wonderful Mom who is doing EVERYTHING in her power to provide for her family. You are an inspiration. Truly. I'll send out some good vibes to the universe for you and if that doesn't work because well it might be a lot of bullsh$t - if that doesn't work, well, I just know that you will get through it because you kick ass. #rootingforyou. 
05 May 16 by member: Patty W
Oh gosh, everything at once. Your kids know you are a great Mom. They see how hard you work for them. Hang in there and best wishes to solutions coming your way. And yes the recipe for the Utica greens looks really good.  
05 May 16 by member: ChicaLean
Oh gosh, everything at once. Your kids know you are a great Mom. They see how hard you work for them. Hang in there and best wishes to solutions coming your way. And yes the recipe for the Utica greens looks really good.  
05 May 16 by member: ChicaLean
You are such a caring hard working Mom!! Plus besides all that you help on the farm! Have faith as always one door closes and an often better one eventually opens up for you. You could probably use lots of recipes and cooking methods for the greens.  
05 May 16 by member: wholefoodnut
It used to be that women could stay home to take care of the kids and the farm. How did our generation end up with three jobs instead of two? It's stressful for sure! Best of luck to you; I hope you find a wonderful new care giver. 
05 May 16 by member: erikahollister
http://www.upstateramblings.com/utica-greens-recipe/ Serving Size: 1 (232 g)Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories 154.7 Calories from Fat 73 47% Total Fat 8.1 g 12% Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 315.5 mg 13% Total Carbohydrate 16.6 g 5% Dietary Fiber 4.9 g 19% Sugars 2.5 g 9% Protein 5.1 g 10 
05 May 16 by member: pattychaney
Looks awesome though. I could squeeze this in a smaller portion. 
05 May 16 by member: pattychaney

     
 

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