Simba has now become a member of the family. If he is not being taken to the potty, taking a bath (in the sink or bathtub), being buckled in a seat belt, having dinner at the table, going down the slide, being shown at show and tell for the 20th time, being put in yet another homemade bed, playing on the computer, taking a ride on the ceiling fan, being washed again in the washing machine, riding on the scooter, or being loved, someone is probably crying because he can not be found - and it's not just Scotty who loves him so much. Emily takes care of him while Scotty's at school and occasionally I'll find the other kids stealing a few moments with him.
So Wednesday, May 13th was Simba's birthday. Scotty got him for his birthday in January. It is his only Webkinz, and as you know Webkinz animals have their own birthdays. We have been waiting for this birthday for a LONG TIME - counting down the days. My plan was to make it a special day for Simba, but we got busy and I didn't quite accomplish all I wanted to. I did make it over to school to take cookies for Simba's birthday to Scotty's class. He didn't know I was going so it was very fun. And of course, ALL the children know Simba! 
My Thoughts on HEALTH and NUTRITION
The above slide show depicts the changes over the past 20 years in the percentage of Americans who are obese. During the past 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States. The slide set illustrates this trend by mapping the increased prevalence of obesity across each of the states. In 1985 most of the states had a percentage of <10%.>25%. So why the change? What has brought on this increase in our nation? Here are my thoughts.
1. TECHNOLOGY
The 80s and 90s brought computers and game consoles to the world. Outside work and play have been replaced by many hours in front of the computer and electronic games. This has led to a nation that is much less active than before.
2. DIET FADS
The 80s is characterized by the LOW-FAT diet craze. If you ate things that were LOW-FAT you weren't supposed to "get fat." The food guide pyramid was taught. It focused on eating large amounts of grains (6-11 servings of bread, cereal, rice & pasta a day). Other diet fads have been the "low calorie diet" and the "Adkins" or low-carb diets. These diet fads have changed the way people think "healthy" eating should be.
3. EASY/PROCESSED FOODS
Our nation now has a "get it quick and get it now" mentality. Fast food restaurants are abundant and very accessible. The less time it takes to make or get our food, the better.
I feel that the three of these areas combined have led to an increase in obesity in our nation. SO NOW WHAT?
My Solution
Coming Soon:)
Simba has now become a member of the family. If he is not being taken to the potty, taking a bath (in the sink or bathtub), being buckled in a seat belt, having dinner at the table, going down the slide, being shown at show and tell for the 20th time, being put in yet another homemade bed, playing on the computer, taking a ride on the ceiling fan, being washed again in the washing machine, riding on the scooter, or being loved, someone is probably crying because he can not be found - and it's not just Scotty who loves him so much. Emily takes care of him while Scotty's at school and occasionally I'll find the other kids stealing a few moments with him. 
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