Hubby pointed out, I believe as more of a compliment, that I've become quite lazy as a vegan. I thought about it and realized I've grown slightly lazier with each child. As many do, I started off at the "extreme" of taking my Animal ingredients book to the store, writing companies with questionable ingredients, and always believing I am better off safe than sorry with any uncertain ingredients. Somewhere along the way, I developed more of a "What I don't know won't hurt me" approach, and chose to often dine blindly because, well, it's easier!
I've tried to rationalize and justify my behavior in many ways. "Andy and the kids are vegetarian now, so doesn't it even out?" It will never be balanced as long as I continue to contribute to the suffering and slaughtering of the innocent, be it intentional or unintentional.
"I have three kids! I don't have time to write companies and ask if the ingredient in question is plant or animal derived." Maybe not, but I do have the choice of not buying any food with questionable ingredients.
Andy's goal for August was to stop eating meat, which we then challenged the girls as well. They did it, and now they are getting used to the new lifestyle. For september, my goal is to start living as an active vegan again and be an example for my children. I will not force a vegan diet on them, but I do hope one day they choose to make the change.
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