The husband had to be at work at 6 this morning so I woke up at 5:15 with him. But instead of getting up to hit the gym, I read The Choice in bed for 2 hours!! I finished it, and left some tears on the pillow. I thought it was one of Nicholas Sparks’ better books (The Notebook obviously being the best 
) It was so cozy under my down comforter with frost on the ground outside.
I got up and changed all the bedding (which is now in the wash) and came down to make a great bowl of pumpkin oats.
Perfection:
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt, tsp vanilla
- 1 tiny banana
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tbsp wheatberries
- 2 tbsp homemade Maple Pecan Granola
- 1 tsp shaved coconut butter
- Spoonful Barney Butter
I had to have seconds on the Barney Butter today. At first I thought it was good, but not out of this work, but now……..wow. This stuff is just amazing. It’s the roasted, salty flavor that I love – and the crunchy almonds!! I think I’m going to have to stick with crunchy because they complete the experience for me.
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Agenda: Relaxation
My house is clean, the grocery shopping is complete, my foodservice project is scheduled for Saturday and my chemistry studying for Sunday…what to do now!? I might do some yoga, go for a walk, go to the gym…..and maybe do a little Xmas shopping later today! I might also meet the husband on his break for a walk (which I did yesterday but forgot to mention the 20 minute loop we did in the cold). I also need to prep the table and make the menu’s for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving dinner. Perhaps a little baking today too? Who knows!
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I can’t handle sad books or movies
But I did watch the movie The Notebook and I didn’t think it was really sad. Did you consider The Notebook sad? Is The Choice sadder?
Yeah for baking
hey lady- The dark chocolate peanut butter I told you about is by All Natural Peanut Butter Co. and its called Dark Chocolate Dreams-
hey lady- The dark chocolate peanut butter I told you about is by All Natural Peanut Butter Co. and its called Dark Chocolate Dreams- Have a good day!
Baking – hooray!
Getting up early and staying in bed to read is one of my favorite things! It’s such a relaxed start to the day- what a treat! Enjoy your day of relaxation
Enjoy your relaxing day!! Sounds like the PERFECT start already
Congrats to the winners!
Sounds like a captivating novel!!
Mmm, loads of PB!!
I’ll be baking today – LOTS of treats to make for my Thanksgiving guests!!
Have a lovely Wednesday!!
What a nice relaxing morning – good for you!
Oops!! Make that “Mmm, loads of AB!!”
Just wanted to say Hi! I’ve been reading your blog for about a month now and I really enjoy it. Love seeing the different foods that you choose and especially love how yummy your oatmeal variations look! I have a hard time finding books I enjoy. Few years back my aunt gave me her copy of “Three Weeks with my Brother” as part of a christmas gift…and I was hooked on Nicholas Sparks!
I am in the middle of that book now! I love Nicholas Sparks. If you haven’t read his Dear John, I highly suggest it.
Have a great day off!
Angela
http://www.ohsheglows.com
Glad you liked the book, I’ve seen it and I was going to buy it but never got around to it.
Lovely oats =)
I borrowed “The Choice” from my local library and read about the first 20pages or so and just couldn”t get into it the way I did with “A Walk To Remember” and “The Notebook.” Didi it really get that much better?
I also decided to be adventurous this morning and incorporated dry hot cocoa mix into my oats with a small banana on top. Oh my! Delicioso!!!!! It was like a morning candy bar! mmmmmm
Good luck planning your menu!
i love “open” days! i really need to get on with my christmas shopping too! oh wait, i still have a month left though lol..
Glad you had a relaxing morning. I just made a mixed CD of soulful tunes and am cooking all day…. verrrry relaxinng…
Enjoy your day!
I told ya about the BB! It’s incredible! And somewhat addicting!
Good luck with your open days. Personally, too much free time stresses me out. I need scheduling to keep me sane.
Yummy looking oats!!
Hoory for reading in bed. Enjoy your day!
Great to hear you have a relaxing day Kath!
zesty
Sounds like a relaxing morning for you!
What a fabulous start to your day! Enjoy your relaxation and have a beautiful pre-thanksgiving decompression
I’ve read a lot of Sparks’ books, but not that one! Thanks for the rec! And YAY for a clean house (and ps – thanks so much for the compliments on my ‘secret’ blog) haha. Happy Thanksgiving!!! (as I won’t be on tomorrow)
What a great day to start the day! I love staying under my down comforter!
Have a good one!
What a great morning
I love lying in bed with a nice book. Nicholas Sparks has such beautiful stories.
Have a wonderful day, Kath
. If anyone deserves some relaxation, it’s you!
Great to be so enthralled by a good book you don’t want to leave it!
Enjoy your relaxing day!
I typically snuggle with a book before I go to bed…I agree the coziness factor adds to the reading experience…just finished reading One Fifth Avenue, which induces laughter rather than tears!
I too love the chuncky PB better too! Do some yoga it will help destress:)
Enjoy your time off! I am glad that you took time to read in bed vs going to the gym – it makes you more “real”. Not that you aren’t real, but you know what I mean!
Thanks for holding the contest Kath!
Nicholas Sparks is a tear-jerker. LOVE Barney Butter!!
Have a great Wednesday!
Your mornign sounded so amazing…I love just cudling up in my bed and reading!
Enjoy your day! Sounds like it will be nice and relaxing
hey kath—made some pumpkn oats this morning. no wheatberries, but thats okay! they look great. thanks for the yummy recipe!!
Definitely do some baking…that’s my favorite way to relax!
Have fun relaxing, Kath!!
Though yoga sounds nicer for You, pictures of you baking/recipe sounds better! (she says selfishly… bwahaha)
RELAX! Get psyched for the husbands days off!!!
Kath-
I don’t know how much you like animals, but if you like cute things you might enjoy this:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/shiba-inu-puppy-cam
It’s my favorite way to not-be-productive. The breeders have had this puppy cam on them since they were weaned, its been so fun to watch them grow up (soon they’ll go to their new homes). In the mornings they are most active; afternoons is nap time!
Runeatrepeat ,
Equally sad for different reasons.
Lauri ,
Why can’t I ever remember how you spell your name!?!? I actually saw that PB at EF yesterday – I might have to try it someday when we can afford more groceries
kari ,
Hi!!
Beth ,
Too cute!!
Kath
where did you buy the coconut butter? did you order it?