3 Weeks and Going Strong

     So guess what happened the other day. I picked up Chase early from school on Wednesday, and I told him to stick his lunchbox in the fridge for the nexy day. I am so sick of packing lunches! Anyways, the next day he calls me from school and says he only has 3 pieces of broccoli in his lunch box, and he wanted me to bring him some lunch. Now, Ryland has been known to go through Chase's lunch box after school and devour anything remaining, IF there's anything left. So my first thought was that it had been raided, and I just never checked it before sending it. But Ryland denied it. Come to find out, Chase had literally eaten his entire lunch for snack, minus three pieces of broccoli, and then called to tell me to bring more. Have you ever met such a little pig? And he's skinny as a rail, not an ounce of fat on him. But at least he's still gaining weight every week. Here's my little ham at his End-of-2nd-Grade-Party!

     Speaking of weight, we had our third week weigh-in yesterday. Chase gained about 4 ounces, and Ryland lost 2 ounces. I lost 2 ounces, (woohoo) and Cory lost 2 pounds. His total weight loss so far is 10 pounds! I can't wait to start an exercise routine. I'm hoping to get the whole family on something in the next week or so. I just haven't been able to find 4 matching leotards yet.

     It's been a lot of fun cooking and trying new dishes. I'm so glad to have found some of these paleo blogs. I'm thinking about coming up with a few of my own recipes. My problem is I get stuck using the same types of ingredients. Here's what we've had the past few days. (All from Paleomg.com)

Chicken Enchilada Bake I really liked this dish! I thought it was awesome, and we'll add it to the keeper pile.

Creamy Dill Salmon This one was really good too. Only problem is that it was super fishy leftover. I paired it with a beautiful salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper

This one I didn't use a recipe for--or rather, I should say Cory didn't. Look at how handsome he is at the stove!

I found some organic free-range pork at a farmer's market, and we seasoned it with smoked paprika (that stuff is amazing) and salt and pepper. Cory sauteed the green beans with onions and garlic, and I sliced up a big, fat, juicy watermelon. YUM!

Pizza Spaghetti Pie  This was really good too! I swear, it almost tasted like there was cheese on top.

And this is mine and Ryland's favorite lunch. Sauteed bacon and sweet potatoes with cinnamon!

     We haven't noticed a ton of overall changes yet. Like I previously mentioned, Chase's stomach problems have gone away. I think his skin seems to be getting better too (he has these bumpy patches, possibly eczema?) I have a little more energy. Ryland is always hungry. But most importantly, Cory has been cooking. That's pretty amazing.