I've crossed over...

...to the holistic side!  :)   (Insert smiling eye-rolling emoticon here!)

Since I've become *crunchy*, I've been shopping at our local co-op natural food store.  It is a precious grocery store (with very high prices) but has some unique products that I use.  (Most of our shopping is still at the normal grocery store, but I purchase all dairy and eggs here.)  The store hosts monthly events and groups, including the Holistic Moms Group.  A year ago, I wouldn't have even noticed this, but as of late, I found myself wondering about it, and decided to go.

I couldn't believe how nervous I was about attending!  I kept wondering, "Am I "granola" enough for them?"

So I may not buy organic produce or refer to the Earth as "Mother".  Perhaps my carbon footprint is not my  motivation to embrace my inner-crunchiness.  Maybe I'm "green", but it's cash green that motivates me!  Still it turns out I fit right in!  

(When did this happen?  Seriously!)

It was a really fun evening!  Most ladies had babies Abigail's age (or close to it) and she had a blast eating kissing the other babies!  The topic was how to deal with negative comments or criticism- a topic all ladies can relate to!  Funny topics came up, too.  Did you know some people think time-out is emotional abuse?  Seriously!  They thought it was hilarious that I was shocked about this.  Luckily, they do not subscribe to this philosophy.  Haven't they ever seen "Super Nanny"?!  Sheesh!

I'm so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone!  As I was driving there I realized as I was driving home that all of my friends here are either military or from Church.  That's not a bad thing at all- but this significantly broadened my horizons.  I'm hoping this will be another opportunity to "Magnify the Lord"...all while making new friends and learning new tips!

This "holistic" Mom is signing off for the night!  Have a great weekend!