I woke up this morning and immediately reset the alarm clock. I. Was. Sore. I lifted weights yesterday – upper body only – and my arms ached. My calves were still sore from my last run. I was wiped out. So, I slept in – and I loved it.
I could only sleep in for so long, though, and I found myself crawling out of bed at a later (but still relatively early) time in the morning so I could get dinner going in the crock pot, enjoy a delicious hot breakfast, and get ready for work. It’s been a while since I fixed some oatmeal, and since it can cook while I’m packing my lunch, I decided to have oats for breakfast.
I wanted peanut butter on top of my oats, but when I saw that the jar was pretty much empty, I got a little lazy and just filled the jar up with my breakfast. I added chia seeds and cacao nibs to my breakfast and dove in while catching up on some blog reading. The change in Google Reader has left me a little behind on my blog reading, and I am slowly catching up with what is going on in the blog world.
Between bites and blogs, I also played with the cats and their birdie toy. Maggie was leaping and running around the living room, while Enzo made every effort to catch the streamers I was waving around.
Eventually, I had to finish getting ready for work and head out for the day, but it was nice to enjoy a slow and leisurely morning.
How do you like to get your day started?
Good evening, friends!
Today was the first Saturday in probably a month that I slept past nine. I loved getting to sleep late and have a lazy autumn morning. There were oats for breakfast, followed by Friday’s for lunch, and some delicious French onion soup.
We declared this weekend one where we wouldn’t make plans, and decided after lunch to run a few errands. I needed new running shoes, and The Boy needed some new sneakers, so we decided to explore the sporting goods store, pet store, and Best Buy. We picked up a handful of much-needed items before coming home to relax for the remainder of our afternoon.
I was excited to find new running shoes in the brand and style I enjoy. They were on sale and extremely comfortable. I forget how nice a new pair of running shoes feel compared to a worn-down pair right up until the new ones are on my feet.
I can’t wait until tomorrow when I can take these out on a run, to see how they fare (and if, perhaps, I will run a bit faster).
While I caught up on blogs, The Boy did some work with our electronics, and before I knew it, it was dinner time. I fixed some cottage pie for dinner, sautéing together onions and carrots and combining them with browned beef and gravy, topping it all with some creamy mashed potatoes. I cheat a bit when I make cottage and shepherd’s pie – I used pre-made mashed potatoes from the refrigerated section at the grocery store. It’s quicker and uses a few less dishes.
Along with dinner, I enjoyed a delicious Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest.
Crisp and refreshing, it was a perfect accompaniment to our hearty dinnertime meal.
Once we finished eating, we settled into the living room. I had some laundry to catch up from the week, and once that was finished, I joined The Boy for some video games, trying out the PlayStation Move for the first time.
We had a blast playing, and tried the archery, bocce ball, and table-tennis games. We wanted to try to play the volleyball game, but realized that we didn’t quite have enough room to play just yet. Maybe next time.
It has been a lovely, relaxing start to the weekend. I am excited for tomorrow, to enjoy the fall air, to try out my running shoes, and to spend some time with The Boy.
What are you up to this weekend?
I woke up this morning with somewhat of a sore throat and decided that instead of working out, I would take advantage of an extra hour of sleep and a leisurely breakfast. With the angle of the light here in the morning and evening, it’s beginning to look, if not feel, like fall.
I decided on this cool, bright morning that with a sore throat, all I wanted was a hot breakfast, which is something I haven’t had in a while. Making a hot meal let me have the time as it cooked to prepare and pack lunch for my afternoon, and when it was ready, well..
It was time to dig in. Fresh, hot, banana oats topped with peanut butter and chocolate-almond granola. Hot, dark, lightly-sweetened coffee. Both hot, filling, soothing, and delicious.
A peaceful, delicious start to the day.
Disclaimer
I am not a personal trainer or a Registered Dietician (RD). My posts are based on personal experience, research, and opinions and are not in any way intended to take the place of the advice of a medical professional.
