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Again I'm behind the times but my menu was pretty standard and thankfully I stuck to it.
QOTD: I think my favorite toys were likely lego and lite-brite although I did do a fair amount of playing outside since I lived in the country. We didn't really use toys outside but would steal my moms tupperware and go down in the ditch to our hideout where you could find anything from "pet" tadpoles to a stash of worms for catching fish. The good old days where you just needed nature and imagination to have fun!
Good morning :)
Nothing specific planned for today. We are getting our weekly grocery pickup this morning so it will be nice to restock our fresh foods. LN2 is starting to hold her head up so I got the exersaucer toy out of storage. LN1 thinks it must be for her -- all the toys are hers ;) Our little living room is drowning in toys so I will probably put some away for a bit. I had saved a bunch of toys from the little nuggets first birthday and I've been giving them to her randomly since then. It has been good for spreading out her interest. I have a slide for her for outside -- I'm just waiting for our tree to fill in a bit so we can have some shade :)
QOTD: favourite childhood toy? I loved Barbie's and I also had teenage mutant ninja turtle action figures. I always wanted a Mr. Potato Head so I got one for the little nugget and we play with it together lol.
Post-op five years and two months.
Breakfast - protein fudge pops
Snack - carrots and PB
Lunch - ham and cheese with a few crackers
Snack - Greek yogurt and banana
Dinner - BBQ ribs I think
All water and vits.
I'm a day late for posting my menu but I'll answer the QOTD.
I don't think I really have plant nostalgia but I definitely miss heading out to the garden late summer for some fresh sweet corn. I just buy it at local roadside stands and support the farmers now because I don't have the time or space to plant rows of sweet corn. This past weekend I did plant all of my large container planters (8 in total I think) with reds and purples so they look really nice and if we get the rain that we are supposed to this week, I won't even have to water.
Yes, I love traditional chickpea hummus, but I wasn't sure if this had a different base :) I love the garlic ones. I would love to make it but it never turns out as well as store bought.
I forgot it was Monday!! DH doesn't work Sunday-Monday so it causes me weekend confusion lol.
We have been working hard to get the gardens going. The onions are sad. I might try planting seeds between the seedlings to see if something will grow. I have runner beans sprouting and ready to plant somewhere. This was a nostalgic purchase for me... My mom had them when I was younger and I remember spending way too much time collecting the beans and drying them - they are really pretty, black and purple.
QOTD: do you have any gardening or plant nostalgia? My parents owned a garden centre for a few years when I was growing up and I remember running around and checking on the plants, watering, weeding, etc. I enjoy having some of my own plants now, but it has been a slow-growing hobby for the most part.
Post-op five years and two months.
Breakfast - protein granola bar
Snack - protein fudge pops - these are so nice when it's hot
Lunch - chicken and veg
Snack - protein granola bar
Dinner - chicken, veg, salad
Snack - protein fudge pops, banana PB toddler cookie
Way too much processed stuff today. We are getting a grocery pickup tomorrow so we will have more fresh stuff.
All water and vits. Reminder to wash your water bottles lol. I use a shaker cup and it really needs to be scrubbed more often :)
Hummus is made from chick peas which are a legume. They have one that is roasted red pepper that I really like with veggies as a dip too.
Is it bean based? That's very interesting. I will have to look for it next time I'm there.
Late start today!!
LN2 has been waking up a lot through the night -- I think it must be a growth spurt. She is super long -- she keeps growing out of her clothes just as I get them organized lol.
QOTD: what is your least favourite vegetable. I would have to say brussel sprouts. I know it's what a lot of movies would portray, but I really dislike the smell of them cooking too. Most things I don't like but the smell is okay. Except coffee -- CC should disown me ;) I really dislike the smell of coffee too.
Post-op five years and two months.
Breakfast - protein pops
Snack - protein granola bar
Lunch - cheese and veggie sandwich
Snack - carrots and PB
Dinner - not sure but DH wants to BBQ something
Snack - protein pops
All water and vits.
I bought it at Costco... it's a 2 pack and is near the prepared salads, dips, fruit and veggies. I wouldn't say it is super sweet,,,, it is more along the dark chocolate line but is great for dipping fruit and at least it's healthy ingredients.
What is this chocolate hummus? I love everything chocolate and I'm always looking for things to sub in :)
