Hi, friends! How’s your Hump Day going so far?
Mal was at a workshop all week, so it’s been just Quinn and me (and Murphy) in the mornings, which have quickly become my favorite time of day. I look forward to hearing the little guy on the monitor (even if it’s insanely early) just so we can get up and hang out together. A morning “baba” is always the first thing on our agenda, so we cuddle on the couch while watching the news or reading books. It’s such a nice way to start the day.
After that, it was iced coffee and breakfast time for mom. Peanut butter and banana on toast is my go-to for a super fast and filling breakfast. Check out that weird hole in my bread! (FYI: My bread is from Trader Joe’s.)
I ate my breakfast in the playroom while Quinn had some fun with his toys. He woke up in the best mood this morning!
He was all smiles! (Chicken hair, don’t care! It actually reminds of us Rod Stewart’s hair. Potential Halloween costume?)
A little while, it was time for Quinn’s breakfast. I was sort of still hungry too, so I grabbed some grapes to snack on.
As soon as Quinn saw them, he wanted some. The Grape Monster strikes again! This boy loves grapes!
After breakfast, we played some more and then headed to KFIT for a workout, which was a WOD recently done at CrossFit 781. (“FS” is Front Squats.) I started with #25 for the Manmakers, but switched to #15 after 10 reps. I was dying. I used #25 for the rest of the workout though (Front Squats + alternating Dumbbell Snatches). It was an awesome workout and one that I definitely want to do again. It’s a keeper for sure!
At home, I refueled with a smoothie made with strawberries, grapes, banana, spinach, vanilla soy milk, Radiance Platinum All-In-One Superfood Chocolate Mix, and SFH vanilla Recovery protein powder.
As you can see, Quinn was really into “helping” me make it.
Quinn went down for a nap not long after that. I was hungry again, so I made myself an open-face egg sandwich with Laughing Cow cheese.
And now I’m blogging.
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How was your morning? Share something fun/interesting/funny about it!
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Niceeeee!
My son is the same way with grapes! If I want to eat them in peace, I have to do it when he’s asleep. I love your playroom as well!
This morning my son started saying a new word: Shoes! And my daughter’s new word is purple. (I have 15-month-old twins.) I got so excited about it I made them repeat it a million times, which they were more than happy to do! 🙂
I wish my kids would beg for grapes and veggies AND eat the ones I give them. (I know I’m asking a lot! haha) My daughter points and asks for ‘nanas, so that’s a good start!
Aww, cute!!
My morning has been a tough one. One of those can’t get enough coffee in my body kind of days.
Oh, yea, I know those. Hang in there!
Haha is it TJ’s gluten free bread? Ours is like that too!
I don’t have kids so I am just asking: do you cut the grapes or can you give them whole? I am such a freak with big pieces even for my dog! LOL
We cut them in half for him. Just a heads up, I think grapes are bad for dogs.
@Karen@fabinyour40s.com: Some dogs can get kidney failure even from eating a few grapes a few times. Try giving your dog watermelon instead for a fruity treat! 🙂
When driving this morning, my coffee cup went flying and coffee went everywhere! Not the greatest situation haha but it happens.
We’ve been without gas since yesterday morning so with no hot water for the dishwasher, laundry, shower as well as no stove, I’m not a happy camper. Especially since the gas company said they can’t come out until tomorrow to finish the job. Gah! With a 9 month old at home I need my hot water, I use it all the time to clean and sanitize. On the upside though its a beautiful day and I will be taking the babe and dog for a walk this afternoon. (Can’t work up a sweat though…no shower, gggrrrrr)
I went to the gym this morning and drove in my NEW car. I’m so excited I can’t stop going out the garage to look at it!
Love Blue Diamond! I took the survey!!!
Quinn is so adorable, I just love his red hair. My brothers have red hair….SO.CUTE!
My favorite part of the morning is taking my dog for a walk around the neighborhood and listening to a podcast. It’s such a nice way to prepare for the day ahead!
Nothing too interesting this morning, which is rare and a good thing! Just enjoying a slow, cool summer morning with my son.
Oooh, going to need to pick up some of that Chocolate superfood to try! I like to mix my protein powder into overnight oats and I bet that would be super tasty.
This morning was the first day of school! Thats the most interesting thing I’ve got going on around here.
Cute playroom!!
Your playroom is so nice!!! My morning was spent working, and researching ways to relieve sciatica during pregnancy 🙁
30 man makers…I have to try it! 🙂
I did a tough HIIT workout with Shaun T(I love/hate that man) and had some great seafood curry soup 🙂 That’s about all!
My morning was crazy. Bright and early for a strength training workout and then shower, and a breakfast emergency. Had to pick something up to eat on my way to work.
what bread do you use for your toast with peanut butter, or the egg sandwich ?
Where did you get that super cute kids table in the play room? Adorable!
IKEA!
I had a busy morning: did a 6 mile run then cleaned for almost 4 hours at my parents hotel. I sleep well tonight!
I love getting my little girl out of bed in the morning. It is one of my most favorite things because she is so happy and talkative and wants lots of snuggles 🙂
Matilda wants us to “read” together, but not the same book. She picks out a book for each of us and we have to sit next to each other “reading” them, but not out loud. She is crazy!
I just want say I love the flooring in your new house. The kitchen and the wood. It’s gorgeous. Do you have the iRobot Pet Series Vacuum. I love mine since I have 2 Boston Terriers and they shed like crazy. I program myou vacuum daily and it’s saved me so much time. Costco currently carries them for less than 350.00 it will save you time, and keep your floors clean. I can’t wait to see pics of the house. It doesn’t look kind you had to do much. It was move in ready. Enjoy your new home.
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There’s just something about mornings with babes, huh? We’re having a particularly enjoyable one here, where the boys woke up at different times, allowing a peaceful nursing session with each rather than rushing to get bottles in their mouths and tandem feed when they wake up hangry. Even though mornings like these sort of mess with our schedule, they are so worth it!
I may be a little behind, and by a little I mean A LOT. What does WOD mean in Cross Fit?
I love the playroom!
How do u make ur iced coffee??