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September 23, 2007

This entry is all about drinks.

I have decided not to drink soda anymore. I have felt guilty for drinking lately for a few reasons. The first, I don’t want Ethan to drink it and I feel like I need to be a good example. The second, it is pricey. The third, it is not good for me. I usually drink diet soda, so I am not worried about the calories, but you know, artificial sweetners and all. I grew up drinking soda. Lots and lots of soda. I quit at some point, but working nights drove me back to the bottle and I have been drinking it ever since. So, no more soda. It has been two or three days now. I think I miss it a little. Water just gets boring after a while. I already drink about 2 liters a day, so maybe I will get to three now.

I am beginning to wean Tegan. Just not enough milk these days. I was having to give her bottles after each feeding anyway, as I think I already mentioned. So, as of today, bottles for all feedings but the first one of the day and bedtime. It will be awesome at work to not have to pump, but I feel a little bit sad about it. I like our time together, it is so much cheaper than formula (and easier), and I just feel like I am failing a bit. I know I am not, but it is hard not to feel a tiny bit that way. It’s ok.

Because I am moving towards the bottle and not feeding her all day, I decided today was the day. I had caffeine. I had a chai latte. It was very very tasty. And I used my new coffee cup cozy I made to hold it (I will try to post a picture soon. I like it. It is cute). But then, I went out to lunch. And I decided to do it. I ordered an iced tea. Iced tea is may very favorite. I am now paying for it. Too much caffeine after over a year of not having any. My head is spacey and I just feel funny. It was all so wonderfully tasty, but I think I will have to pace myself from here on out and build up a tolerance. Then I will be able to drink pitcherful after pitcherful of wonderful iced tea:)

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