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!
Runeatrepeat says
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 🙂
Lauri says
hey lady- The dark chocolate peanut butter I told you about is by All Natural Peanut Butter Co. and its called Dark Chocolate Dreams-
Lauri says
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!
ashley (sweet & natural) says
Baking – hooray!
Bridget says
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 🙂
Jen says
Enjoy your relaxing day!! Sounds like the PERFECT start already 😀
Congrats to the winners!
VeggieGirl says
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!!
Marisa says
What a nice relaxing morning – good for you!
VeggieGirl says
Oops!! Make that “Mmm, loads of AB!!” 😉
kari says
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!
Megan says
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.
Oh She Glows says
Have a great day off!
Angela
www.ohsheglows.com
Shelby says
Glad you liked the book, I’ve seen it and I was going to buy it but never got around to it.
Lovely oats =)
Lindsey says
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!
Madison says
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..
Erin says
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!
Tina says
I told ya about the BB! It’s incredible! And somewhat addicting! 🙂
Jennifer says
Good luck with your open days. Personally, too much free time stresses me out. I need scheduling to keep me sane.
Mara says
Yummy looking oats!!
Allison K says
Hoory for reading in bed. Enjoy your day!
zestycook says
Great to hear you have a relaxing day Kath!
zesty
Mel says
Sounds like a relaxing morning for you!
caroline F. says
What a fabulous start to your day! Enjoy your relaxation and have a beautiful pre-thanksgiving decompression 🙂
Katie says
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)
Biz says
What a great day to start the day! I love staying under my down comforter!
Have a good one!
Maggie says
What a great morning 🙂 I love lying in bed with a nice book. Nicholas Sparks has such beautiful stories.
Liz Turtle says
Have a wonderful day, Kath :). If anyone deserves some relaxation, it’s you!
halie says
Great to be so enthralled by a good book you don’t want to leave it!
Enjoy your relaxing day!
Amanda says
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!
bobbi says
I too love the chuncky PB better too! Do some yoga it will help destress:)
Kinder says
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!
K says
Thanks for holding the contest Kath!
Nicholas Sparks is a tear-jerker. LOVE Barney Butter!!
Have a great Wednesday!
Bridget says
Your mornign sounded so amazing…I love just cudling up in my bed and reading!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Enjoy your day! Sounds like it will be nice and relaxing 🙂
seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says
hey kath—made some pumpkn oats this morning. no wheatberries, but thats okay! they look great. thanks for the yummy recipe!!
BethT says
Definitely do some baking…that’s my favorite way to relax!
Moran says
Have fun relaxing, Kath!!
jess says
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!!!
Beth says
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!
Kath says
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
sirenjess says
where did you buy the coconut butter? did you order it?