Yuck.

I have issues with raisins. I mean, really, who was the first person who thought, "Oh, look, my grape dried up into something small and nasty, that looks remarkably like rodent poo. I think I'll eat it, and maybe put it in all my oatmeal cookies." I have the same questions/problems with prunes and other kinds of dried fruits. I'm supposed to provide healthy food for my children, but I don't really like healthy food, not if it's exemplified by dried fruits.

I love the idea of making my own healthy snacks for my family, growing fresh fruits and vegetables, owning a cow, a few goats and a flock of chickens, but when it really comes right down to it, I'm lazy. If it takes more than 10-15 minutes to prepare, I'm not interested. When I'm hungry, I'm just hungry. I get weak, tired and nauseous, so there'd better be something quick in the cabinet. Then I'm full, so I've got no interest in preparing some nice whole-grain cookies to store for the next time I'm hungry. Who wants to cook when they're full? I think I need to pray that God gives me. . .what?. . motivation? Maybe a sense of perspective. Maybe a kick in the pants. Those are dangerous prayers, though.