Misty’s secret smoothie – and snarky remarks
I can’t handle it when people make comments. You know, those unnecessary, annoying little jabs for no reason. I’m talking in “real world” terms here – not as in blog comments. I was pushing Misty (and a huge shopping trolley full of fruit & veg) back to the car. As we were in the middle of crossing the road, Misty decided to pick up the receipt and throw it out of the trolley (and the wind grabbed it). Knowing I needed to secure Misty (and the trolley) on the foot path before chasing the stupid receipt, I continued to finish crossing the (busy-ish) road. A lady passing me looked down her nose at Misty and snarkily said, “That’s littering, you know.”
Seriously? Can’t you see I’m struggling to control large trolley, energetic toddler and am trying to cross the road?
I’ll have you know, that once Misty was safely on the other side of the road, I retrieved the runaway receipt, and all was well. I didn’t need a complete stranger telling my son what is what in the world. I don’t know, maybe I’m overly sensitive, but I can’t stand it when people put in their “two cents,” unwarranted. If you were a friend, or family member? OK, sure that’s fine – you know me, and I don’t mind hearing your opinion. Strangers? Yeah not so much.
I suppose I’ve been pretty lucky in the whole “blogging-world” that my ramblings have attracted a lovely, supportive audience. I have only had one negative-ish comment which implied I was “annoying.” Yeah, I’ll take that – I probably do sound annoying to a lot of people – Viper tells me I am all the time. What I’m getting at are those old sayings, treat others how you would like to be treated yourself – AND – if you can’t say something nice (or constructively critical) then don’t say it.
You can count on me thinking a lot of comments/comebacks/remarks – but I never say them…. maybe because I am a wuss and hate confrontation – or maybe because I know they do not really need to surface – they won’t bring any positivity to the situation at hand.
Anyway, Misty is still loving his smoothies – actually Misty always loves anything in liquid form from a bottle. I try and sneak in as many nutritional goodies as I can…. and you may think I’m a little crazy (feel free to comment, on my mental state – I won’t be offended) but I have been adding beans to his day time liquid-snacks. Chickpeas go down a treat, believe or not.
Misty’s Sneaky Bean & Banana Smoothie
(Gluten/wheat/soy/corn/refined sugar free.) Vegan if you use an alternative to honey. Nut free if you use coconut/rice/soy milk.
Makes 2-3 large serves
- 1 large (ripe) banana
- 1/3C chickpeas (cooked, rinsed, drained)
- 2-3 cups almond milk, depending on how thick you want it (any other milk is fine to use)
- 1T tahini
- 2T raw honey
- Small pinch sea salt
- 1t pure vanilla extract
- Blend all ingredients together until very smooth. Start with 2C milk…. adding more for a thinner consistency.
Optional ….. a few teaspoons of carob powder is delicious as well.
Thick, creamy and sweet with extra protein to boot. Call me crazy, but I think I’m onto a winner with this.
Misty decided that his smoothie needed a “hat.”
I can’t wait until somebody tries to give me parenting advice while Misty is chucking a tantrum at the local shopping mall – oh yes, that will be a grand day indeed (insert intense sarcasm here).
Thoughts? Are you one to speak your mind whatever that may mean? Or are you a “naughty thinker” like me? Ever had a really annoying comment from a complete stranger?
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Vegan. Stay at home Mum of Misty. Yoga teacher in training. Passionate about REAL food - creating it, eating it, sharing it. I can never stick to a recipe.
haha I can relate to this soooo much! I feel like since I became a mom (or actually since I got pregnant) the world has felt the need to give me advice CONSTANTLY!!! People must really take that “it takes a village to raise a child” sentiment personally because they always seem to want to put in their two cents. I am more like you… I might THINK the thoughts, but I would never voice them. Plus I am a firm believer that everyone is fighting their own battle and unless you KNOW someones full story none of us are really in a position to criticize another.
PS that smoothie sounds delish… chickpeas and all
Oh you put that so well Ami – TOTALLY on your wave-length in that regard. Yes I may have to bite my tongue more often than not in some situations
You just have to laugh, right? 
We are so on the same wavelength it freaks me out! I’ve been putting beans (mostly cannellini) and nuts in ours (brazil, hazelnut, walnut, whatevers going). And you know the situation you describe with the receipt just reads to me as another example of how mothers, women and children aren’t respected or taken seriously in our society. Instead of sneering she could have helped you by picking it up herself. Whatever happened to helping one another instead of judging?
Ha, just wished we lived closer so we could revel in our strange-health foodie-loves and child-rearing in person! Yes I LOVE nuts in smoothies too…. and it’s an easy way to get more fat/protein into a little Misty – just need a better blender I think… smoothies in the food processor just don’t cut it.
I totally agree that Mothers especially aren’t taken seriously – or given enough credit for what we do…. it’s a tough one to bite my tongue on, believe me!
Just this morning I was contemplating adding chickpeas to my smoothie
I didn’t, but only because I was already experimenting with frozen watermelon and I thought it might not be the right day. Thanks for confirming my belief that it will work just fine when I do throw them in!
Some people need to learn that everyone doesn’t need to hear their views on things, particularly complete strangers.
I reckon you will LOVE chickpeas in your smoothie – it just thickens it up and makes for a very creamy drink
Do it!!
Yep, I too come up with a great deal of snark inside my headmind, but rarely do I ever voice it (to the person it’s aimed at)/ I’m always scared the other person will have, like, a baseball bat hidden under their jacket or something.
Chickpeas make sense. The delicious nuttiness and all.
Yip, hidden baseball bats are best to be avoided at all costs
oh lord, i would hate for someone to be mean to you – you’re too nice! i, however, am not and have been known to yell at strangers riding their bikes on the sidewalk and getting in my way …
ummmmm, yeah I admit I told a few bikers to “PISS OFF!” (I would have used stronger language but we were next to a kids playground!) when they almost mowed down Misty on the side walk and have the nerve to tell me to ‘control your child!’ – so I usually bite my tongue, but not always!
well this answer is twofold. unfortunately i do get really mean and rude comments on the blog. theyre not too common, but still, they suck. as for the nonblog stuff that you were talking about, i dont think i had anyone offer unwanted opinions (that i can recall) UNTIL i got pregnant. i was blown away at how freely people voiced their opinion then. its like youre public domain. so weird. how i respond is entirely dependent upon my mood. you could get a polite nod and smile or you could get an aggressive rebuttal…ha.
Oh my goodness – the whole pregnancy thing I TOTALLY relate. It’s like being pregnant gives total strangers the right to come and shout their opinions at your head and/or rub your belly. I don’t know how many strangers I had coming up to me and rubbing my belly – it was so creepy.
Hate to tell you, but it doesn’t get any better once bubs arrives – EVERY one has an opinion about child-rearing
I am the same, I am always thinking up snarky remarks that I never say precisely for the reason you mention- they would not contribute positively to the situation at all. And I mean, I don’t know the people or their situation right? I think not saying them is a much kinder way to live! I;m sorry you received that comment. I find that since I look a lot younger than I am stranger tend to make comments towards me as well or give unwanted advice. Drives me insane!
On a more positive note, I think this smoothie sounds delicious. I now want to start throwing chickpeas into mine!
Oh yes I bet that drives you insane NOW – but wait 10 years and you’ll be loving your baby-face
Definitely give the chickpea thing a go – it’s a winner!
I hate snarky – or just mean – online comments as much as real life. The Internet gives people a sense of empowering anonymity where they’ll say things they never would to a person’s face. What really disappoints me are full posts or websites rudiculing others.
It’s horrible isn’t it? Hiding behind a computer screen definitely gives people a fearlessness that can result in some really nasty behaviour.