I have partnered with Dannon to help promote Oikos. I have been compensated for my time commitment to review Oikos. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments. Thank you to Dannon for partnering with me on this blog post.
Since Mal is off for the summer and Qman is only in daycare part-time, I’m busting my tail to get all of my work done Monday through Thursday, so I can enjoy “summer Fridays” with my boys. I’m up and at ’em at 5:15 AM along with Murphy, who is starving for breakfast. He’s practically jumping in circles around me as I walk into the kitchen. I immediately feed him because he’s making quite the ruckus and I don’t want him to wake up Mal and Quinn and then I pour myself an iced coffee. After that, I head upstairs and sit down at my laptop. It’s time to work – at least for a little while.
At 7:00 AM on the dot, Quinn’s alarm clock tells him it’s “ok”Ā to wake and get out of bed. I hear his bedroom door open, so I poke my head into the hallway, say “good morning,” and give him a big hug. (I love sleepy Quinn. He’s so cuddly!)
Quinn tells me he want to “go downstairs,” so I scoop him up (and hisĀ seven blankets – the blanket posse grows bigger everyday) and bring him downstairs. We watch a show together while he wakes up.
I start to get hungry, so I make breakfast for Quinn (pancakes, peaches, and milk) and reheat a piece of Easy Tortilla Breakfast QuicheĀ that I had made the night before. Just as we’re about to sit down to breakfast, Mal wakes up and comes downstairs into the kitchen, so I reheat a piece of quiche for him too. I also make him some toast while he pours himself an iced coffee.Ā MalĀ finishes off breakfast with a strawberryĀ Oikos Triple Zero Greek Nonfat Yogurt (because he’s obsessed with them too).
Meals are still kind of a struggle with Quinn, but we do our best to make them fun. This morning, he eats a couple of mini pancakes, all of his peaches, and some milk, so Mal and I areĀ happy! š
After breakfast, we get ourselves ready for the day and the drive to Legoland Discovery Center at Assembly Row in Somerville.Ā We purchased tickets online and arrived right when it opened, so we only waited in line for a few minutes.
Legoland was awesome! Qman absolutely loved it. There was so much to see and do, including interactive games, play area, rides (FYI: kids need to be at least 3-feet to ride most of them), and even a short 4D movie, which was my favorite part of Legoland!
I’ve never seen a 3D movie and this one was 4D, so we got wet and wind blown in our faces! š
After some fun at Legoland, we grabbed lunch out at a restaurant before heading home for Qman’s afternoon nap.
During nap time, I clean up the house and do payroll for Designed to Fit Nutrition. Mid-afternoon, my stomach starts to grumble, but dinner is still hours away, so I grab a banana creme Oikos Triple Zero Greek Nonfat Yogurt from the fridge, add some rice cereal and chocolate chips, and snack time is one of theĀ most delicious ever! The combination of flavors and textures is basically dessert, but without a ton of sugar and a protein boost to help me feel satisfied.
When Quinn woke up from his nap, it was time for a family walk with Murphy around the neighborhood. It was a fun way to get some exercise in for the day! š
When we returned from our family walk nearly an hour later, it was just about time for dinner, so I whipped up a quick meal for us. In the mix: Ground chicken, rice, spinach, and jarred cowboy caviar. So good!
After dinner, Mal and I give Qman a bath, get him in jammies, read books, and put him to bed. Mal and I usually take turns doing his bedtime routine, but, recently, we started doing it together as a family. It’s a nice way to spend some extra time with one another.
Once Quinn is asleep, it’s time for Big Brother and dessert. I had twoĀ Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip CookiesĀ and, my goodness, they are the best treat ever. I love how decadent these cookies are – theĀ Oikos Triple Zero Greek Nonfat YogurtĀ definitely adds some serious flavor and extra nutrition!
After our show is over, we get ready for bed. Mal and I both read for a bit and lights are out just 15 minutes later. What a day! š
The end.
15 Comments
I love the picture of you two in the glasses!
Quinn in his glasses is about the cutest thing ever. We started a family nighttime routine with my son as well and I really love spend the quiet time together. Ok, it’s not always quiet as bath time is often when we pretend we are under the sea or on an adventure!
A 4D movie sounds like such a fun experience! I love those yogurts — perfect for snacks!
Quinn’s alarm clock looks so cool! What a fun day!
I eat yogurt everyday – I love using the vanilla triple zero for overnight oats š
I just tried the coffee flavored Triple Zero Oikos yesterday and it was amazing. Coffee flavored yogurts are always hit or miss and then one was the best I’ve tried.
The coffee is my favorite flavor! So glad you liked it! š
my favorite snack with oikos is either the chocolate or coffee flavor with trader joes cacao nibs and some chopped nuts or seeds- or just a spoonful of nut butter!
Love that stripe tank from your family walk! Also, Quinn in the 3D glasses is just the cutest. š
Looks like a delicious day I’ve so go to try those cookies!
I really need to try that TJ’s cowboy caviar one of these days. I also think I need that clock for my boyfriend. He’s always awake in the middle of the night. LOL
Your dinner looks super yummy!! I love dinners that come together quickly, easily, and still taste delicious!
I still need to make those cookies, they sound so good! Hope you have a great day!
What a fun day! I love the idea of flex Fridays to spend more time together. Sometimes even just an added day off can make the weekend that much better.
Tina,
I love that you guys tried the Oikos Triple Zero. I live in Upstate NY (near VT) and buy a local VT brand yogurt for myself and my kids. I’m weird about what sweeteners are in my yogurt, especially when I’m feeding it to my kids. We saw this brand, and flavor!, in the store the other day but I was hesitant to try it. I think we might pick some up next time we’re out. My son isn’t a big breakfast eater first thing in the morning so this will make Kindergarten mornings a little easier.
Also, do you mind sharing what tank you’re wearing for your afternoon walk? I’m training for a half marathon that’s in September and I’m on the hunt for some new workout gear. š
My tank is from Gap. š