Hello everyone!
Well I said I’d be laying low this weekend, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a TON of errands and chores to do! As I was laying in bed this morning, everything I wanted to accomplish was swirling around in my head, so I got up and made a list. My weekend warrior list!
I am SUCH a list person. I need to visually see what I have to accomplish and then cheer as I cross each item off. Do you like lists? I’m doing pretty good on mine so far. Vacuuming/mopping: check. Laundry: check (still have to fold – rats!) Run: check.
I could gush for HOURS about how sweet my run was. The sky was cloudless, there was a perfect whisper of a cool breeze and I even got some wild life sightings in – rabbits, blue jays and cardinals! I took the 3.75 miles slow – it was actually more of a rog (run/jog). I’ve kind of been a slug about running the past couple of weeks, so I wanted to take this one easy. It was dynamite. 
After I got home and showered up, I made the breakfast I dreamed up in my head while I was running – Apple Banana Oatmeal!
Oh yes! In the mix:
- 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 banana
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- splash of vanilla, dash of cinnamon
- 1 recipe stewed apple
- sliced almonds
- almond butter
What a list!
Microwave oats, water & banana for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for another 1.5 minutes. Stir in chia seeds, vanilla & cinnamon. Top with stewed apples, almonds & almond butter – then devour!
Here’s how I make my stewed apples: Peel and chop one apple. Combine with 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar (or honey, or brown sugar), 1 Tablespoon water, dash of vanilla & cinnamon. Microwave for 1.5 minutes. Done!
Oh, creamy bowl of oatmeal – I love you so!!! This was a wonderfully sweet breakfast, which is just what I like. Do you prefer sweet or savory breakfasts?
I debated on the almond butter, but decided it was clearly necessary to have with banana oatmeal.
Oof, I am stuffed! That was a BIG bowl of oatmeal – maybe the best tasting one I’ve had in months, too! 
If you read my list, you’ll notice that I have date night penciled in. I think we’re going to grill out for dinner, as it would be a crime not to in this perfectly charming weather, then head to a movie – Date Night. No, that’s the name of the movie – Date Night – with Steve Carell and Tina Fey. I LOVE THOSE TWO!
Hope your Saturday is sunny and productive too! Or, cloudy and lazy, if that’s what you prefer.
See ya’!
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What does your ideal Saturday look like?
That breakfast looks divine! mine includes body pump and the beach- I’ll be getting in one of those two today! I hope your to-do list gets tackled- i love crossing things off mine!
I am dying to see that movie!! Please do a review when you’ve seen it
It’s so satisfying to cross things off when they’re done.
I’m all about the lists – where my deak at uni is, I have post-its all over the wall with lists on them
Annnd sweet breakfast all the way! I’ve tried eggs etc at breakfast – it just doesn’t cut the mustard…
I am not a list person. Too disorganized to keep track of my list!! Thank goodness I was born with a photographic memory
I’m dying to see Date Night! My boyfriend lived in LA acting for a couple years and his first big role was in 40 Year Old Virgin so Steve Carrell has a special place in my/our heart(s). Cant wait to hear your opinion on it!!
I’m a huge list person. I make lists on paper and on my cell phone by texting myself if I don’t have paper so I don’t forget stuff.
My ideal weekend is hitting up my WW meeting, followed by a run and the farmers market. Then relaxing with Hunni and maybe a walk and then getting some errands run. Saturday is our only true day off and we don’t normally take it off either so a real day off would be wonderful.
You will love Date Night! I don’t want to build it up too much (always ruins the funny movies!) but it had me laughing.
Enjoy the movie! I can’t wait to hear how it is. I’ve been wanting to see it for a week now but can’t find the time this weekend to squeeze it in
ideal saturday: sleep till 8, enjoy bowl of multigrain cheerios w/craisins (BEST start to any day), get ready for and go to Body Pump, quick grocery trip, and the rest of the day to spend however I like.
Tell me the truth, have you ever put something on your to do list that you have already done? I have. Crossing things off just feels so good!
I’ll be seeing Date Night tonight too! Enjoy!!
I want to see that movie too…looks GREAT!!
I’m with ya on the list thing and my ideal Saturday would include exercise, big breakfast, cleaning, and time with my man or friends!
I’m all about the sweet(er) breakfasts. I can’t do savory in the a.m. I love your yellow oatmeal bowl – so cute!
I used to be a crazy list person but it would drive me absolutely crazy if I didn’t finish everything on the list, so I stopped, if at least for my sanity!
Date Night is sooooo good!!! By far one of the funniest movies I have seen in a long time.
Your bowl of oats looks awesome! That’s my favorite oats combo too
Let us know about the movie! I love Tina and Steve but together? It’s like two equally delicious foods that might taste weird together…anyways, have a great night!
I love lists too!
I love big breakfasts, a good work out, outside time with the family on Saturday.
My ideal sunday is sleeping in, having a nice run, and eating pancakes afterwards.
I am a list person too! But I heard not to put more than 7 items on it for a day for some reason. I have been trying that and it seems to satisfy and not overwhelm!
Why, YES, I am guilty of putting something already done for the day if I made the list later! Check!
I love a sweet breakfast too – Anything with fresh bananas and berries!
My husband and I saw Date Night last week and LOVED it, hope you enjoy!!
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