WOW! Ya’lls responses to my last post really reminded me that our readers are a glorious group of bonitas. 
I loved hearing your thoughts on kitty friend. She is a glorious kee kee and we love her so much. I have some bushes in the front yard that I’d like to prune down a little, but my little muffin pie likes to catch shade under them during the day so I’ve let them look hideously overgrown stay nice and bushy.
Rob and I have some thinking to do about this situation and we’ll definitely keep ya’ll posted – thanks for your input.
On Declawing
For those of you who object to declawing cats, I completely understand where you’re coming from. You’re right, it IS a really horrific procedure. I sense that some readers assumed we didn’t look into alternative practices prior to declawing our two cats, and I can assure you that we did. It was a very difficult decision to make and after three years of frustration, tension, and negativity, we felt that declawing was the best option for us and our family. No amount of training, double-sided tape on the couch, Soft Paws, nail trimming, and behavior modification was working.
Our concern was that we weren’t fostering a loving home because our patience was wearing thin.
Now, we live a harmonious life together and I don’t regret our decision at all.
Our cats are extremely loved, in spite of the fact that they are missing the first digits of their fingers.
If I sound defensive, it’s only because I love my animals so much!
They bring so much joy and love to our lives and we’re so lucky they’re with us.
That was so heavy! I hate dealing with personal, deep feelings on this blog – ugh. 
So, let’s move onto food. I found a picture of one of Rob’s lunches:
I love him. While many of us are obsessing about what we (and others) eat, Rob is throwing together an apple, some (authentic) ramen, and a package of nuts in an ancient tupperware container!
Can you imagine the freedom? I know I’d be having a freak fest about the sodium in the ramen, the ratio of fats to carbs, the combination of fruit with other foods, and the may-juh lack of veggies.
Not mah mang, not mah mang!
I bought a few items from a healthy raw website and was so excited when they came the other day.
I just love packages!
Wink wink! 
Ooh I so clevah!
So, here’s the goods:
I got all kinds of “I just went raw and I’m super into it” necessities: chia seeds, carob powder, a body brush, a spiralizer, a couple of books, blah blah blah.
That spirizzle can do no wrong!
Here it is, helping me make sweet potato curly fries:
Sweet potato and zucchini strands mixed in with salad:
And making “beet pasta” for my love pie:
I just adore this fabulous tool!
I’m really excited. Rob and I are going home on Friday! Dreamy sigh. We’ve been so homesick. We need our family, our friends, THE CITY, noise, pollution, natural beauty, the beach, all of it.
And you know what going home means…reuniting with my cousin and sister in blog, ANDREA! I love her dearly and can’t wait to see her, Chris, and the puppies.
Now that I’m all excited, I can’t think of a smooth transition out of this post.
Perhaps a picture of me on the potty will work.
OH NO SHE DI INT! Oh yes…I did.
You know some perv is gonna find that totally hot!
Posted by Amy on July 15, 2009 at 10:25 pm
i down right love you to death.
that spiral-ized sweet potato pile looks INSANELY GOOD!
do you have one pant leg on in that picture? not that i was looking at it too long…but…just an observation!
Posted by Kim on July 15, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Please consider adopting a cat that has already been declawed rather than declawing one. I normally just read, don’t post but as an animal lover I am drawn!
Posted by Sarah (LovIN My Tummy) on July 15, 2009 at 10:33 pm
OH. MY. HELL.
I have chia seeds gellin’ like felons in the fridge RIGHT NOW. I also put carob powder on my grocery list. Let me know whatchu think!
Too much dirtiness in this post. Pass the Purell.
Posted by Lynn (The Actors Diet) on July 15, 2009 at 10:39 pm
holy CRAP.
Posted by Marianne on July 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I have no words.
Posted by Erin on July 15, 2009 at 11:00 pm
Amy – and I you.
It’s actually one of those bouncy BR dresses that somehow made it over to one thigh – if I could pull off wearing pants while going pee that would be quite a feat!
Posted by Kersten on July 15, 2009 at 11:06 pm
GAHAHAHAHAAAAA! You’re on the crapper!! Don’t tell me you’re taking an open door dump!?!
Love the packages; they sure were tasty! You makin’ a vegan batch while you’re in town?
Can’t wait to see you!
Posted by buffmuffy on July 15, 2009 at 11:54 pm
omg.. . no words can explain how hilarious the ending of this post was.
obscence … desserts … you on the … fun pot .. um. WOW! LOL! I am truly shocked and laughing so hard LOL. including the one of your man with his hands in his pants on the bed sleeping, bc mine does that too.
As far as the lovely kitties… I don’t have declawed kitties but I respect your decision! It makes tons of sense and its just like surgery that we all have to have sometimes … ya know.
anyway. your kitties are precious.
i love kitties!
-muffy
Posted by Cecilia on July 16, 2009 at 12:34 am
Ahhhhh cover your eyes children…. too much SEXAYNESS going on in ere!!
You’re so naughty, Erin!!
As for the kitty dilemma, I hope that you and Rob will come out with a good solution. I have NO DOUBT in my mind that you guys ADORE your kitties to bits, no doubt at all … your kitties are lucky to have you and Rob in their lives
I might bring a zucchini to work tomorrow … the cafe that I work at, has a spiralizer … woot!
Posted by Lara (Thinspired) on July 16, 2009 at 1:14 am
I got a body brush a few days ago and I am loving it!
Rob sounds a little like my husband. If there’s fruit in the house, he’ll take that to work. But if there’s gross leftover cold pizza, he’ll take that too. Not very discerning, are they?!
No words for the edible peni (is that the plural form of penis? LOL) or the toliet shot!
Posted by Tina P. on July 16, 2009 at 1:46 am
Fantastic! All of it
Posted by coco on July 16, 2009 at 2:49 am
you leave me no words but a big laugh!!! I love you!!!
Posted by Gillian on July 16, 2009 at 3:31 am
You are hilarious, love it. What does raw sweet potato taste like?
Posted by Erin on July 16, 2009 at 3:42 am
Kersten – that’s the only way I do business.
buffmuffy – the fun pot! I love it
Gillian – it’s kind of like carrots actually…not as sweet though! Very fibrous, feels like a broom in my tummy (in a good way)!
Posted by Erica on July 16, 2009 at 3:44 am
hahahhahahahhaha that picture is hilarious. I want a spiralizer so bad!
Posted by Jen on July 16, 2009 at 4:03 am
You are the best. Gosh I love your attitude!!
that toilet pic. hahahaha You know, I have a TON of those on my computer…hubby gets VERY clicky happy with the camera while doing my duties. men! LOL 
YAY for going home!!! woot woot!!!
That spiral mess of veggies, tooooooo cool!!! hmmmm I need to hit up the store to find one of those babies!
Have a GREAT day!!
Posted by Anna on July 16, 2009 at 4:40 am
A post about your poop and a photo of you on the toilet officially makes you the coolest blogger ever. i tip my hat to you.
Posted by Allison on July 16, 2009 at 4:46 am
LOL you are too damn funny lady!
I burst out laughing when I saw the pot picture! 
Hey (if you dont mind) how much was that spiralizer? I really want one, but I know Mike will birth a small child if I spend a lot of money on one. Just curious!
I’m glad you posted all that stuff about your babies declawing. I totally understand, and glad you talked about it (it’s not “defending yourself” because there is no reason to defend yourself on that!!) love all the pictures of them – too sweet!
Posted by Daria (Summer of the CSAs) on July 16, 2009 at 5:25 am
Too funny! And those spiralized veggies look amazing!
Posted by Erin on July 16, 2009 at 5:30 am
I love you, Erin. You made my morning.
Posted by Justine on July 16, 2009 at 5:31 am
Between that picture of those disturbingly shaped chocolate things with white tips you ordered and that last pic of you, I am not sure what to think……hahahahahaaaaaaa
~Justine
Posted by Krista on July 16, 2009 at 5:45 am
You are hysterical!!!! And BRAVE, my friend!
I love your cats! My 3 are all declawed, too. When we got the first 2, they were fixed and declawed at the same time. Pepper, who was from the humane society, was fixed when we got him so I thought about letting him keep his nails, but he was hurting my other 2 boys….and wrecking my curtains….so we had him done, too. It is costly, though!
Posted by brandi on July 16, 2009 at 6:01 am
you crack me up
great way to transition out of the post, for sure!
the sweet potato curly fries got me all a flutter, I must say. and I love all the cat pics.
Posted by veganfritz on July 16, 2009 at 6:10 am
hahahahaha. the dongs got me. good stuff.
Posted by Melissa on July 16, 2009 at 6:12 am
Does this mean I’m a perv?
I totally understand about the de-clawing, we had do it to one of our cats to protect our other animals at the time. I’m sure you have more than made up for it over the years.
Posted by Shelby on July 16, 2009 at 6:14 am
This. is. the BEST. POST. EVER.
That potty shot is fabulous. Facebook default for sure
Posted by ksgoodeats on July 16, 2009 at 6:25 am
HAHAHAH!!! I don’t know where to begin! You kill me – you’re fierce with your toilet shot!
Posted by Angie (Losing It and Loving It) on July 16, 2009 at 7:12 am
You are so crazy! I adore ya. LOVE the picture hee hee
Your cats are precious. My cat Pebbles would love them
Have fun at home! Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Posted by Melissa S. on July 16, 2009 at 7:12 am
i could not have smiled any bigger or laughed any louder.
Posted by Lindsey (Mrs. LC) on July 16, 2009 at 7:18 am
ahahaha I cannot tell you how many times I cracked up in this post! You are something else my friend.
Posted by Diana (Soap & Chocolate) on July 16, 2009 at 7:44 am
You are workin the shock value, sista! Too bad I’m not easily offended.
You are entirely too hi-sterical.
Posted by Rose on July 16, 2009 at 7:47 am
OMG ERIN. You kill me!
(loved the kitty tribute.)
Posted by Andrea (Off Her Cork) on July 16, 2009 at 7:55 am
I thank jeebus everyday that the two of you have a blog because you all (and LovIN Sarah!) let me know that I’m not alone in the foodie blog world! Sometimes I feel like my style of humor and writing doesn’t make sense to anyone else but me, and then I read you guys and I know that someone else out there will get it.
*smooches*
Posted by Amanda on July 16, 2009 at 7:56 am
I work for a vet clinic and we declaw cats from time to time. If you want to get your cat declawed, then find a vet who uses laser. Laser surgery to declaw cats is the best invention ever. It minimizes bleeding and cuts healing time nearly in half.
I have seen only successful declaw cases, so I am not against it whatsoever. The younger the cat, the better… but that’s with any animal. Older animals don’t do as well as younger ones under anesthesia, but that’s just common sense.
And declawing is WAY better than clipping puppy tails!!! Hearing those 2 day old puppies scream as their tail is clipped is a lot more painful than watching a cat go under for declaw. But that’s just my opinion.
Posted by lilveggiepatch on July 16, 2009 at 7:59 am
Oh, those kitties are too cute. TOO CUTE, I tell ya! And yeah, de-clawing is the only way to go. Growing up my kitties had already gone under the knife, and then last year I got a new kitten who wasn’t, and I’ll show you all the new scars I have when we meet.
Have a great time in P-LAND!
Posted by April (Foods of April) on July 16, 2009 at 8:04 am
Hahaha Omg Erin I love you! You are amazing for posting a picture of you on the potty! lol.
Love all your new goods.. I want a spiralizer! How much did that one cost you?
Posted by Paula on July 16, 2009 at 8:23 am
Awww, man. Now I feel bad. I was one who mentioned not declawing any of MY future cats. All of my current cats are declawed, so I’m not one to judge. I’ve just changed my mind about the procedure since then (unlike you, I really didn’t look into any alternatives before). I’m sorry if anything I said was taken to imply that you and Rob don’t LURVE your kitties and give them a great life. I know you do.
Love the picture tribute! They’re precious.
You on the potty? LOL!
Posted by eatingbirdfood on July 16, 2009 at 8:32 am
Erin. You crack me up sista!!
Cacao and Chia seeds are rocking my world. Enjoy!! I really want a body brush… where did you order it from?
I have a couple tinkle pictures and A VIDEO- beat that!!
Isaac once came in with the camera and I started cheesing for the camera, then after a few minutes he was like oh yea… I’m recording. MY face changed instantly. It’s pretty awesome!
Posted by eatingbirdfood on July 16, 2009 at 8:33 am
PS When can come over for some sweet potato curly fries?
Posted by Megan on July 16, 2009 at 8:47 am
What spiralizer do you use? I need to order one(I cant find one in stores anywhere!!) and I am just clueless– but i need those little curly veg. noodles in my life!
Posted by glidingcalm on July 16, 2009 at 9:51 am
omg look at the kee keeeeeeeeeezies. they are such love bugs. i adore it. makes me want to nap. and I will. I’m about to.
also love your raw ish. i need some carob powd.
DAMNNN girl. sp curly fries sound like a dream. i gotta get on that!!!
last but not least, you so elegant.i like those green sweats, and bright blue underwear, and headbands!!
pleasure to read jo bloggin. per usual.
Posted by MarathonVal on July 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
Oh man, you one gutsy girl!!!!
I just got my spiralizer in the mail yesterday and you KNOW I am going to make sweet potato spirals ASAP!!! I will of course give credit where credit is due
Posted by Hangry Pants on July 16, 2009 at 10:09 am
Erin, that is really inappropriate. I cannot read this blog anymore.
No really, I hope this becomes the new blogging rage like the Green Monster or Banana Soft Serve.
Anyway, isn’t your favorite thing about kitties the way that they put their little paws under their fronts and close their eyes. I have such kitty love.
Posted by chandra on July 16, 2009 at 10:10 am
OMG I want that spiral thingy!!
And I totally about peed laughing at with the last pic – seems like a picture I would post! lol
Posted by Jessica (jesslikesithot) on July 16, 2009 at 10:23 am
You’re so adorable. From the potty shot to all the kitties to the recycled pic of rob with his hands down his pants………hahahaha you’re hilarious Erin.
Enjoy all that raw goodness!
Posted by Whitney on July 16, 2009 at 10:31 am
Um…in the potty pic do you have reading materials in your hand?? Haha this is hands down your best post!
Posted by healthy ashley on July 16, 2009 at 11:25 am
That last photo is why you are my most favorite person. I loved reading the comments, too! I agree with Hangry Heather- this should be a trend!!
My Kitty was declawed when we adopted her, but my Jack is full-on claw monster. We won’t declaw him- but we also don’t have a reason to. I no judge!!
Posted by Stephanie on July 16, 2009 at 11:29 am
You crack me up! I loved your post…. there’s not many people that can look adorable in a photo of themselves on a toilet…. but you managed to pull it off…. ha!
….and I remember having your little naughty cakes at Megan’s bachelorette party…. they’re were REALLY yummy!!!
lol!
Posted by Alison on July 16, 2009 at 12:15 pm
My cat is declawed. She was already declawed when I adopted her. But one of my good friends is a vet. He is a huge cat lover and is not opposed to declawing. He says there are humane ways to do it. So no worries. My friend the vet is named, if you can believe it, Dr. Doolittle – his actually last name!
Posted by Sarah on July 16, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Declawing your cats is an entirely personal decision, and if you guys really thought it was best for the whole family, then you made the right choice. Our cats are declawed, too. At first I felt really bad for them, but my fam is a lot happier with them, and they are content, too.
What the heck is that picture with Rob with his pillow on his face, hands down his pants, surrounded by the kitties?? Way weirder than the potty pic.
Posted by Sweet and Fit on July 16, 2009 at 2:15 pm
you totally just made my day!
i want a spiralizer sooo bad – I’m JUST getting into this raw food stuff – i’m sooo interested in learning more =) any advice where to get started?
Posted by peanutbutterandjenny on July 16, 2009 at 3:13 pm
between your raw wiener treats and pic of you in all your glory — i am in love.. marry me?!
Posted by Erin on July 16, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Allison, April, and Megan – I bought the spiralizer from therawfoodworld.com. I think it was $38. SUCH A STEAL!
Paula – Oh please don’t feel bad! I love you!
Brittany – Body brush came from therawfoodworld.com, but I’ve seen them at health food stores and on amazon.com, too!
Whitney – Hahaha, I was definitely reading…it was a piece of mail, too…nerd alert!
Sarah – Rob has no shame.
He loves to sleep with his hands in his pants, what can I say.
Sweet and Fit – e-mailing you with resources right now
Posted by Sarah W. on July 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm
best post.ever. loooooooooove all your kitty pics!!! I’m so happy mine don’t get on the stove or near the dish rack – that would drive me crazy!
Hubby and I are close to our wits end with ours scratching the carpet (not too bad, but we rent and we don’t like scratching) – they also scratch the couches too – grrrrrrr! nothing deters them! they are like 3 years old now.
How expensive is declawing? We have 2 cats..I’m thinking too expensive for us at the moment! My first cat was declawed when I was in 8th grade – the only way my parents would bring a cat into the house (after we lost our dog 2 years prior) was if it was declawed in front paws only.
Hubby and I may need to consider this if we end up purchasing our own because we have some nice(r) couches we’d like to bring into our new home and I’d prefer to not have it be a scratching post!
I love animals too, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do…
Posted by ttfn300 on July 16, 2009 at 7:44 pm
omg you crack me up! that pic of rob sleeping with his hand down his pants, those um, treats, and you on the potty?? dyin’ ova here!
love all the kitty photos too 
Posted by broccolihut on July 16, 2009 at 9:01 pm
That’s it. I totally need a spiralizer.
Don’t worry, I’m an open door bathroom girl too–my conversations can’t continue with the door closed, can they?
Posted by Rebeca on July 16, 2009 at 9:52 pm
No freakin way!
I love you.
Sticks up for what you believe in. Has a spiralizer. Loves her man + his eats. Talks shiz and leaves the door open. You ARE the perfect woman
Damn.
Posted by carolinebee on July 17, 2009 at 5:44 am
omgahh you freakin kill. Love the kitty updates- best pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by elise on July 22, 2009 at 4:49 pm
ummm…you are one hot ass pooper. whats that crapper literature you are clearly enjoying?
Posted by Heather Eats Almond Butter on July 23, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Love you Erin!!!!
P.S. – Does Rob always sleep with his hands in his shorts? CD totally does that too!
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