Hi, guys. Sorry no post last night–we just needed some unplugged couple time together. (And red wine, and dark chocolate.)
Anyway, early yesterday I decreed it pajama day–all pajamas, all day long. We played a lot of video games (Super Mario Galaxy on Wii for me, Assassin’s Creed on XBox for Tim), watched TV (the Soup, West Wing on DVD, Tivoed Gilmore Girls reruns), and I spent a particularly glorious hour reading in bed with a mug of hot chocolate with Milhouse and Buckley. We made homemade pizza and a salad for dinner and it was yummy.
Today started out in perhaps the best possible way–Tim woke me up with homemade waffles! He is really the expert on non-egg breakfasts around here, as his pancakes and waffles are really, really good, and mine always wind up awkward and half raw. I had two, with a little maple syrup (way more than I intended because the spout was fast!) and almond butter. And coffee.
I was planning on a run today, buuut my iPhone indicated that the temperature was a frosty -1 degree outside today. I am hardcore, but negative digits are not my friend. I’m taking the weekend off so I can be fresh for half mary training, which starts officially on Monday! Whee.
Today’s plan involved a few random errands. I had some checks to deposit, and we decided to get the wedding tuxes all squared away. We ended up going to Men’s Wearhouse and picking out a simple, classic, two-button black tux with a white tuxedo shirt. They only rent out clip-on bowties, which make me gag, so we are going to buy black silk bowties for the guys to wear.
We also got some groceries and had a late lunch at Panera. We didn’t get much–oranges, bananas, pears, an onion, some potatoes, whole wheat flour, red wine (we’re cabernet junkies now), and soup (I’ve been on the I love soup train lately).
Plus, a few random protein bars I found on sale.
They were $.88 each, and at 280 calories and 20 grams of protein each, will be split in two, so $.44/serving. For a protein bar, that’s practically unheard of! Unfortunately I let my bargain hunter side take over and forgot to check for HFCS, and they do contain it. Boo, hiss. I’ll eat them, but I won’t re-buy.
Also, on New Year’s Eve, I went to Costco and stocked up on a few basics. Tons of Chobani, a massive bag of dried cherries, 40 slices of cheese (oh yeah), shampoo, chicken breasts, and lean beef. I also purchased the world’s largest box of oats. (Are you in shock? Me too. I’m definitely a breakfast cookie junkie now, but you still won’t catch me eating hot oats in the morning!)
For scale, I needed a volunteer:
Oats > cat.
Anyway, after shopping, we went to a second mall so Tim could get one of his favorite dress shirts, then we went home. Now we are planning on another chill night at home with the animals–I’m making a simple whole wheat pasta with chicken, olive oil, garlic, and parmesan for dinner, along with a green salad. I’m attempting to master my mom’s perfect non-salad dressing vinegar and oil combo! It’s heavenly and so good for you–it’s just olive oil, apple cider vinegar, oregano, fresh garlic, salt, and garlic powder, but it’s so hard to do it just like my mom does. I’ll report back if I get it right tonight!
Have a great Saturday. Don’t forget to enter my RoadID Giveaway!
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