Jan 22nd 12

Party time!

So what happens when a girl who blogs about food decides to have a baby with her husband…

and loses her ability to cook?

It’s true!  Not only can I not eat, look at, or smell food cooking, I am battling a horrid case of afternoon sickness.  Yep, sometime between 2-4 in the afternoon, that sick-to-my-stomach feeling comes creepin’ in.  But, it’s starting to get better!  I’m slowly starting to feel human again, and eating things other than fruit and soups!

I had a little bit of a “baby scare” (don’t worry s/he’s ok!) a few weeks ago, so not only can I not EAT supportively, I was on bed rest for a weekend, and currently on a limited-activity restriction.  So, aside from walking, I can’t exercise, either.  I have literally been thrown into an unfamiliar world.  I feel out of control, as I’m unable to eat the things I’m used to and want to, and unable to keep on top of my exercise (the way I like to/am used to), either.  I haven’t gained a pound, but I can already see my body changing (or, losing) shape.

So what do I have to talk about in my non-cooking, barely eating state?  Why, food of course!

This weekend, we threw a party for my stepson.  He had a great time, and we had lots of food there (par for the course in my house, come Hell or high water!), but part of my “restriction” also includes trying desperately, under all circumstances, to not get sick.  Ugh.  So I can’t eat, can’t exercise, and have to pray that the kids don’t come home with any bugs, either.  Damn near impossible with three little ones, all in school and daycare, but so far so good (*fingers, toes, eyes, and every other cross-able part crossed!).

So here’s a couple of cold and flu season party tips I found helpful:

1. Don’t have the party at your house.  We had ours at another location, making sure the kids were frequently hand washing, and it helped that as soon as we got home it was bed time, so we tossed their clothes right into the washer, and showered them basically as soon as they walked through the door.

2. Instead of big platters, serve Individual portions as much as possible.  I cut up red peppers, carrots, and cucumbers, and stuck them in cute little clear cups with ranch dip.  That way, each person has their own grab-n-go serving, instead of having to touch all the other veggies.  Cute, easy, and much more sanitary.

As I truly believe that I’m on the pregnancy upswing, I have a very special idea I want to put in place, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!  I have a little more prep to do for that, so stay tuned!  You’ll love it

Related posts:

1. How To Conquer the Weekends
2. 12 Days of Christmas-The Cocktail Party
3. Pesto Pizza Party Bites
4. Our Christmas Eve Traditions
5. 12 Days of Christmas-The Office Party

3 Responses to “Party time!”

1. Shelley says:

   January 23, 2012 at 07:02

   This is awesome, thanks for the idea!!
2. Dona Davis says:

   January 24, 2012 at 06:21

   Start buying pink baby clothes! Baby girls require more progesterone, which makes mommy sick.
3. Tony Paul says:

   January 24, 2012 at 12:13

   Sorry to hear about your situation. Thanks for being such a trooper and thinking of us online.