Q – How long have you been Livin’ with Isms in the Kitchen?
A – Since November (2009) – Back in November I could have dairy. I remember I used to go to Chick-Fil-A and have ice cream.
Q – Why can’t you have ice cream now?
A – Because I can’t have dairy because it messes up my brain.
Q – Do you miss dairy?
A – Oh YEAH! I miss everything.
Q – What do you miss the most?
A – Phenols.
Q – What are phenols?
A – It’s kind of hard to explain in kid language. Something like strawberries and tomatoes – things that taste yummy, but kind of messes up your brain and causes you to react and not think.
Q – So you miss strawberries and tomatoes, anything else?
A – All of the above. Just everything. Dairy especially. I could live without gluten, but dairy and phenols are hard. I miss like ice cream, milk, and yogurt.
Q – What do you have instead of ice cream, milk and yogurt?
A - I have milkshakes like I have now made out of Silk vanilla almond milk, ice and allergy friendly chocolate chips blended all together.
Q – What other new foods do you like?
A – How many more questions do we have mom? I really want to watch Design Star.
Q – Just a few – so what new foods do you like?
A - The Udi Pizza with garlic, onions and meat and the new pancakes. (We just tried the new King Arthur Gluten Free Pancakes – a big winner – does not taste like corn cakes or sand :)
Q – Do you think giving up or substituting foods is worth it?
A – Yes, my allergies are better. My reactions have changed. My anxieties are better. I don’t imagine things. I still come down at night and make sure the doors are locked, though. I can be in noisy restaurants and it doesn’t bother me if people touch me. I used to melt down if I got touched.
Q – Tell me about your birthday cake.
A – It was made of yummy stuff. I don’t know what. It was dairy free, gluten free, all of the above – All the “Frees,” and I’m glad we still have some in the freezer. The icing was made with grape jelly to make a color since I can’t have dyes or anything. Mom’s best friend made it.
Q – What would you tell another kid “livin’ with isms in the kitchen”?
A – To never give up even if it’s hard, even if you have lots of meltdowns – in a few months it will get better.
Q – Anything else you want to share about isms in the kitchen?
A – Oh yes, I love “Living Without” and “Gluten Free” magazines. They are pretty and elegant. I like the way they put it together. I like that they show me new products I can have.
Q – Has the Lord helped with your isms in the kitchen?
A- Yes, He is helping me keep my self-control, even though it is hard and still is a little hard. Can we watch Design Star now?
Q – Yes. You’ve been very helpful.
A – Good!
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