I love traveling, but it’s so hard to say goodbye to these two guys. I always miss them so much when I am away from home.
Mal and Murphy dropped me off at the airport this morning, so I gave each of them the biggest hugs before they drove off. I wish they could just come with me.
Even though I didn’t my boys, I’m glad that I don’t have to deal with the (flea) bomb that went off in our apartment this morning. Mal and I were up late into the night moving items into our hallway and covering things that we didn’t want exposed to flea bomb toxins. We’ve only seen fleas on Murphy and not around the house, but better safe than sorry!
Getting rid of fleas is a lot of work, but the flea bombs should do the trick. Plus, yesterday, we gave Murphy a pill (Comfortis) that worked really well. He seems to be completely flea-free. I feel bad for my husband though. He has a lot to do when he gets home this evening. 😕
Breakfast
I tried vanilla Greek yogurt for the first time in my overnight oats this morning. The combination was tasty, but I prefer making my overnight oats with soy milk.
I also drank a glass of toasted coconut iced coffee with breakfast.
Snack
At the airport, I snacked on a banana SOYJOY bar.
And, on the plane, I ordered a cup of coffee and some water. The coffee tasted nasty, so I didn’t end up drinking it.
Second Breakfast
When I arrived in Chicago, I was absolutely starving, so I grabbed some Perfect Oatmeal from Starbucks. It hit the spot and made me feel so much better.
I just got to the hotel. Time to stuff swag bags!!
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Airplane coffee IS terrible..how can you go so wrong? Sheesh?
But I am a fan of the Perfect Oatmeal as a great filler in a pinch.
Have a LOVELY time!!!
I’m so excited to see what’s in the swag bags!! see you tomorrowwww! 🙂
oh, i have heard such horror stories about flea bombs! glad it’s been pretty easy for you thus far!
Good thing you didn’t get any bites yourself! My roommate’s cat had fleas and I had bites for weeks! We had to call in an exterminator. Have a lovely time in Chicago, I’m flying in from SF tonight for a wedding, and looking forward to warmth and sunshine.
That picture of you (the 2nd one) is great! I love the emotion. 🙂
I wouldn’t think that much went into protecting your stuff from flea bombs. What a pain! But when you love the little fur balls what other choice is there?
I always have a hard time leaving my babies! Even if it’s a few days…. 🙁
That pic of you and Murphy is so cute! I’d be glad I didn’t have to deal with the flea bomb also!
What a gorgeous pic of you and Murphy! It deserves a frame!!
I didn’t know they had oatmeal at Starbucks! Where have I been?!
Welcome to Chicago!!! Hope you had a very warm and nice welcome by all these F 16s flying all over the city! he he I’m glad to know Murphy is flea-free! 🙂 If I ever have to deal with fleas from my almost a year old furbaby, I’ll definitely swing by your flea posts and get some house protection advice! Airline coffee is always gross, I don’t think I’ve ever had coffee on board and actually enjoyed it. I take trans-Atlantic flights too, ugh! Extra gross!
Wow the trip came just in time for you! You won’t have to experience the flea bombs!
I love the B&W pic of you and Murphy, beautiful! Have fun at the Summit. I hate that I’m not there 🙁 Especially because I love me some Chicago. Hopefully next year!
I don’t know what we’d do if we had a dog that came down with fleas. Right now we both work full time. It’d be a huge mess!
I do not like starbucks coffee, but I do love their oatmeal option! I often get it at airports too because I know that it’s one healthy option there!
Hope all goes well at the conference! Have fun!
In regards to the usage of milk vs yogurt in overnight oats – I think most people like a combo: let it sit in milk overnight & then add yogurt in the morning.
I love the picture of you and Murph! So cute!
The fact that Sbux serves oatmeal is handy, but I think it tastes like water. Not my favorite. Have so much fun today!!!
That picture of you and Murphy is probably the sweetest one I have ever seen on here!
Sorry you had to say by to the boys. I am sure you will have a good time though. Enjoy your trip!
Awww Murphy looks like he really doesn’t want you to go! That picture is so cute.
I give you both credit. I’m bug-phobic so I’d be freaking out and imagining fleas all over me.
I love the pic of you and Murphy — so sweet. Ugh – fleas and bugs. I hope the bug bomb takes care of the problem.
Have a great time in Chicago!
Awwwe Murphy even looks sad in that picture of you two- like he knows his mommy’s leaving! But yeah, luckily you werent home for that flea bomb mess. :/
Hope you’re having fun already!! 😀
Fleas are the reason why my two cats are INDOOR ONLY cats. I cannot stand little biting bugs!
Good luck getting rid of them, hope the bombs help!
Aw I understand… I hate leaving Hubbs and Koda when I leave for th weekend… but it’s fun to see how excited they both get when I return… 🙂
Have fun in CHicago!
Murph should be good to go with the Comfortis. I give it to my girl (puppy!) once a month, and she/we have never had a problem with fleas in the 2 years we’ve had her. I think if yall stick with that, you shouldn’t have to bomb anymore, which is SUCH a pain. Enjoy HLS!!
yum, that oatmeal looks good. i feel so bad for murphy! pups can tell when their humans have boatloads of work to do because of something they “did”. i’m sure he’s happy to be flea free, though!
We use comfortis on our dog and it’s amazing! It really does do the trick!
Where did you get Murphy’s harness? It is great!
Too bad Murphy can’t be a HLS attendee. That would be amazing! I’d be super jealous, though, since I’m not there. I’d just have to hug my magnet the entire time.
Your oatmeal inspired me to have oats for dinner.
ooooh have fun with the swag bags!! The flea bomb thing brings me back to being a kid. Whenever we went on vacation when we returned home we had to set off a flea bomb. The fleas would take over with the cats while we were away.
Ohhh flea bombs are suuuuch a pain!!! I hope you have a great time at HLS…..I’m soooo jealous!!!
Glad you will be flea free when you get home. That’s too bad about all the work you had to do.
@Kristin: From a little shop in South Boston, but Puppia is a fairly widespread brand. I think you can even order them online. Murphy is a medium size.
Murphy looks SO SAD you are leaving in that photo! It’s as if all the hugs from you could not sway his depression! 🙁
Vanilla greek yogurt is my FAVE to mix with oats for overnight oatmeal. Although technically I don’t make it overnight. I make it in the morning and sip lemon water for 15-20 minutes until it is ready!
I’ve never had to deal with fleas, it sounds like a disaster.
I cant believe how great Starbucks is over there. Our oats dont get toppings & a cute little container like you do.
I love that balck and white photo of you with Murphy. Almost as beautiful as your yogurt oats breakfast 😉
In your overnight oats do you use unsweetened dried cranberries or sweetened? The sweetened ones are too sweet for me and I can’t find unsweetened anywhere! 😕