I woke up SOOOOO hungry today!! I felt like my stomach was going to implode when I finally got to make breakfast. I’m sure the sleep deprivation has something to do with it. Being up all night and breastfeeding – that’s a recipe for some hunger!
I could not resist eating a few slices off the Apple Scrapple loaf before I even made my French toast. Get in ma belly!
The dish was delicious as well – topped with banana and Justin’s Vanilla almond butter. A little extra egg that didn’t soak in on the side was scrambled!
I found this note from Matt by the milk in the fridge. Guess he really liked last night’s dinner : ) {Note the baby monitor drawn into the photo : ) }
He stuck around while I made breakfast and played with Mazen. Cutie pie!! He won the award for “best dressed” in his crib this morning. But I guess when you’re up against a panda and a llama it’s not that hard to win 
Maze and I went out on a long walk late morning after naptime, and I came back about to implode for a second time. I made a huge lunch!
A salad with avocado, goat cheese, veggies, spinach and smoked salmon bits
Plus a smoothie in a bowl
A blend of 1 cup milk, 1/2 a cup Greek yogurt, half a banana and 1 cup berries. Topped with some granola.
Afternoon events. Have you ever been kissed by a llama!?
Lunch was filling so I had tea for a snack. Since I’m in a constant state of dehydration thanks to breastfeeding, tea has been a great way for me to get some extra fluids this winter. I’m trying to have at least one cup a day. I added a little milk to this one too – Cinnamon Chai by Paromi Teas.
Since it’s First Friday, I met Hillary downtown for some art gallery crawling!
We went to Second Street Gallery, which is my fav for its out-of-the-box art and great appetizers.
We nibbled on cheese and some incredible breadstick rings from Mona Lisa Pasta
Then we headed to Market Street Wine Shop for their weekly tasting where Matt met us after work
Followed by a walk home and a bowl of leftovers – BBQ chicken and rice
Now I must get a head start on sleeping or my brain might implode!
{P.S. Do any of you remember when the old Charlotte Coliseum imploded? I was part of the public relations team that managed the event and it was really cool to plan! Only problem was they kept pushing back the date until it was the day after my wedding so I had to miss all the action live!}
Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says
He’s getting so big. Yay for smoothies in a bowl!
Lucy says
What is apple scrapple?! It sounds yum I jut don’t know what bread it is!
KathEats says
It’s a classic Great Harvest bread – 100% whole wheat with apples and dates inside
Beth says
How long to the breads last? I’ve been to my GH many times for sandwiches and want to pick up a loaf but, being a single woman, not sure if I will eat it all by the time it expires. What do you think?
KathEats says
7-10 days! (The whole grain ones – cheesy ones are a little less). You can also get them to cut a loaf in half and give you an extra bag so you can freeze half. It freezes really well and this is what we recommend to single gals who come in our store
Beth says
Ok wow! 10 days?! That’s a long time! Glad to hear. Ill be picking up a loaf tomorrow 🙂
Christena says
Mazen has been adorable since the day he was born & seems to get cuter and cuter with each day. That is a nice pic of you guys at the end of the post, also. I’ve got to try that BBQ chicken recipe.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That BBQ chicken bowl looks delicious! And maze looks ADORABLE in that polo onesie!!
Courtney says
Oh, man, I totally remember the great depths of breastfeeding hunger. He must be in a growth spurt!
Jenna Newberry says
I do! I was working down the street on Tyvola when
They did it! If memory serves, we saw Jimmy Buffer once
There too. Wow, feels so long ago! Like your Laguinitas
Glass an we look forward to trying slowcooker chicken
Dish tomorrow. Enjoy the weekend!
KathEats says
Fun!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Aww Mazen is so cute! You can really see his personality coming through in the photos as he grows up. Speaking of imploding stomachs, that’s kinda how I felt this morning. Nothing that a big veggie omelette couldn’t fix though!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
What a great pic of your husband and son!
Nicole says
I loved reading Little Gorilla and looking for the balloon on every page…it’s there…you just have to look REALLY hard on some pages to see it 🙂
Oh and isn’t it amazing how frigging happy our babies can be the morning after they’ve been up all night? LOL
Lauren says
What a CUTIE Mazen is!!! Looks like you all had a FUN Friday!
All the food looks delicious! You are definitely influencing me to whip up some French toast.
What kind of blender to you use for your smoothies? 🙂
Enjoy your weekend!! 🙂
KathEats says
A Vitamix. The best!
Julie says
I swear you have the cutest babe ever!
Nina says
You have such a fabulous life Kath! I wanna be like you when I grow up… even though we’re probably the same age-ish. You make motherhood look effortless 🙂
Kristi says
I almost dressed our guy in the exact same outfit today! So cute!!!
Leslie says
Didn’t even remember last night was first Friday until I saw your post. Oh well, I will have to wait another month. And that picture of Mazen standing on the counter is sooooo adorable!
Monica says
And the best part of this weekend is the premier of Downton Abbey on Sunday! Enjoy your weekend. I have plans to hike in the great Colorado mountains today with my family!
KathEats says
Indeed!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Is it odd that BBQ chicken and rice sounds delicious over here at 9:30 in the morning?? lol Looks great!
Katie @ running4cupcakes says
Awe Mazen’s smile is so adorable! He is really getting big. Also, that French toast looks delicious!!!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
What a cutie that little Mazen is! I love that adorable Polo onesie you have him in!
[email protected] says
Maze is so adorable – all those smiles make me happy! Lack of sleep always makes me crave carbs!
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says
On my gosh that first picture of Maze smiling seriously melted my heart! The bbq chicken and rice looks yummy!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Mazen should be a RL Polo model
Lauren @ Lawfully Wedded Wife says
Mazen is such a cutie! I love the idea of putting smoked salmon on your salad. I may have to test that out for lunch today. 🙂
Kate, RD says
That pic of Maze on the kitchen counter is my favorite yet – what a cute little peanut!
sara @ fitcupcaker says
I love bbq, all your food looks amazing yum 🙂
Megan S @ gourmet or go home says
I rarely comment, but that photo of Mazen standing up next to Matt is seriously so cute I can’t even stand it. Look at that grin!
Elisabeth says
Love that pic of Maze standing on the counter with dad 😉
[email protected] says
The pics of Mazen and your hubby are too cute an what a sweet drawing! Have a wonderfule weekend!
Sarah says
I love your sweet family! But not the llama.
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
I adore the picture of Maze on the countertop! What a cutie patootie. 😀
And I’ve been on a tea kick of sorts lately too. It really is such a nice way to get fluids in during the winter, when ice cold water is the last thing on my brain. 😉
Happy Saturday!
Olivia @ Life As Liv says
Love that picture of Mazen and Matt? Can you say cuteness overload?!
[email protected] says
Apple Scrapple Bread sounds amazing! Bet it make the most amazing French toast! I need to make a smoothie soon, it’s been too long (and too cold!) Such a cute note from Matt and even cuter pic of Maze standing on the counter!!! Vanilla Chai is my favourite tea, must see if I can find a cinnamon one!
j says
You three are so beautiful, you’d never know sleep deprivation was lurking about!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
The pic of him in your kitchen with Matt and he’s standing and smiling – Kath he is just precious & getting cuter by the day!
And yes I remember those up all night nursing sessions and the sleep deprivation and the hunger implosion feelings. Glad you fixed some great food!
Betsey C. says
Look at that baby standing on the counter, all proud of his bad self! lol
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says
Your smoothie bowl looks delicious!
Lisa says
We dont have a Great Harvest in our area anymore so I am going to try to bake my own version of that Apple Scrapple bread. I drool everytime you feature it!
tiffany @dynamics of happy says
mazen is getting cuter everyday!!!!!!
y’all have got quite the dashing family 🙂
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Maze is growing too fast! He looks bigger every time you post! 🙂
Carla says
Kath, random question, but how many grams of fat do you aim to eat everyday? You eat such a variety of healthy fats and I want to try to incorporate them without going overboard 😉
KathEats says
I don’t have a goal and don’t count grams – I just try to incorporate a fats into each meal in the form of nuts, avocados, nut butters, cheese, chia seeds, etc.
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
Your photography never gets old to look at! Love it!
Ps. where did you get those black and white plates?
KathEats says
🙂
Pottery Barn!
zoe @ loseweightandgainhealth says
isn’t it incredible how you can love someone so unconditionally, even when they do dreadful things to you, like sleep deprivation? The photo of Mazen with Matt is adorable. Really liking Matt’s art work too!
Meagan says
I loved these pictures of Mazen today!
robin says
m too
robin says
“me”
robin says
Man that kid is cute, cant wait til I get my little grand baby:)
polly says
Kath,
the photo of Matt and Maze…. PRECIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! i want to smoosh his little baby cheeks. Maze is a muffin!!!!
love you, hope your New Year is blessed!! XOXO
Lauren says
Mazen is so adorable! I remember when my little guys were that age. They just don’t want to go to sleep, they are so excited to see and experience anything and everything! It was challenging, but I feel like their sense of wonder and FUN has only grown with each year. My boys are now several years older and I’m still only averaging 3-5 hours of sleep a night. I wouldn’t trade one moment of these years for anything.
Ali says
Mazen is such a cutie!! How does he like being in the baby carrier? My baby loves it! She’s 3.5 months and I just started turning her to face out and she can’t get enough of looking all over the place!
KathEats says
He likes it a lot! He peeks out and looks all around too
Alison says
Oh my goodness Mazen is getting cuter every day! That picture of you pinching his cheek is my favorite 🙂 I think I might have french toast for breakfast tomorrow now too!
Katherine says
What a precious little guy!
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Christine says
That smoothie looks so thick and awesome. My dad used to implode buildings for a living. Rather, he was on a large team of people who did it! His job was to make sure the ground could withstand it. It was always SO fun to watch an implosion!
KathEats says
That’s such a unique job!
Kelly says
Hi Kath! Saw the picture of you and Matt at the wine tasting and I never realized (Doh!) how much taller Matt is than you. I never considered you petite, so he must be pretty tall. How tall are you guys? Sounds like you had a great day! I know you LOVE Sunday’s, so enjoy tomorrow. 🙂
KathEats says
I’m 5’2 and he’s 6’0!
Michele Sparrow says
Mazen is getting to be absolutely adorable…what a little dolly!
One thing I love about your posts is how full your days are with lovely, family filled activities. You are never idle and that is such a wonderful quality to possess. Even when you are home, you are organizing, cleaning, cooking or snuggling. Wonderful!
Have a great weekend! 🙂
Jun says
Mazen is getting so big already!
Anyone around you mention how much he resembles daddy or mummy or someone from your family?
Cos I can’t determine who’s looks he took over more!
Nevertheless, an adorable, bright boy he is 🙂
deb says
what’s out-of-the-box art?
KathEats says
Thinking outside the box… Not classic paintings and things but really abstract and unique collections
Jola says
I’ve been reading your blog for almost two years now without commenting even once. Thought, I should change that. :o)
That SIAB looks really good. I’m going to make one like this for lunch. I love to have a smoothie for dessert.
KathEats says
Thanks for your comment!
jen says
That picture of Maze getting the llama kiss s absolutely heart melting! Such a beautiful sleeping baby face.
Sleep deprivation always makes me a starving maniac too. I started to wonder if my brain decided that we need a certain amount of total “fuel” in a day, and if I don’t get my “sleep fuel” it decides we must make up the difference with more food fuel. Except you made super healthy choices today and I always wanted to carboload when I was sleep deprived. 🙂
PS. Everything I made in my crockpot came out blah, so I ditched it, but you’re chicken is totally asking me regret that move now! Yum squared!
jen says
Oops, your chicken, I meant
jen says
And making me, not asking me….. I’m rotten with the touchpad on this tablet!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Maze’s smile in that picture of him standing on the counter is adorable!
Meghan says
Matt and you look gorgeous in that picture at the wine shop…glad you all are so happy and healthy with the new year!
Katie @ Real Food Katie's Way says
I love the note! Matt is so thoughtful and artistic!
Patty says
That picture of the two sitting on the bench looking at the wide canvas is such a great shot. Love the difference in age reflected by so many different things – posture, outfits, hair! Great eye, Kath!
Ingrid says
Wait, is it the lighting or is Mazen getting blond hair?? He is such a gorgeous baby!
KathEats says
Sometimes it’s white blond and other times it’s brown – I have no idea what color it will be!
Rachel W. says
Mazen is SO cute! I had no idea that “other” cities had First Friday. I thought it was just an Oakland thing 🙂
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Aw, Matt’s little drawing is so cute!! That was thoughtful of him 🙂 And what a great picture of Matt and Mazen – I love those little Polo rompers. And I love Mazen’s huge smile, too!