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I've Got a Fever

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Well, I feel kind of silly now talking about how crazy the snow was last night, seeing as how it’s gorgeous and sunny and now all of the streets are dry.  Make no mistake, it was BAD yesterday, but now it’s like it never even happened!  C’est la vie!

Breakfast this morning was a bit out of the box:

NO I did not have Oatmeal Stout for breakfast.  I believe that’s called alcoholism.  No, no, I had the Couscous Veggie Wrap.  I wasn’t really sure what I was going to think about this…I mean, couscous in a burrito?  It was great!  I really enjoyed the texture, and the black olives inside were a nice touch!  The tortilla part got kind of crumbly after a bit, but the flavor was still spot-on.  Way to go Cedarlane!

When we got to work I found that one of the girls in the department brought peanut butter chocolate chip cookies!

I wonder if ever a better combination could exist?  I think not!  They were really good – crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.  YUM!  Since we’re in the middle of the slower season at work now the boredom can be almost mind-numbing at times.  This is where peel-and-eat fruit is a good idea.  I had 2 clementines as a little snacker:

Then I just gave in and made lunch:

A sandwich thin with a MorningStar veggie patty, cheddar cheese, and a big handful of carrots with the following peanut butter:

SO.  About this peanut butter.  I didn’t expect a slew of separated oil to slop all over my hands when I opened it; however, that’s exactly what happened.  I don’t know about y’all, but I hate getting oil on my hands with a passion.  I couldn’t get to the bathroom fast enough to wash it off!  PLUS it wasn’t really that great with carrots – almond butter is MUCH better!  I only had a couple of carrots with this on them and then just ate them plain.  Ashley told me (via Twitter) the organic peanut butter at Whole Foods aren’t oily at all, which makes me happy.  I now have a jar of the oily stuff I need to figure out something for, but I know where I’m getting my next jar!

About halfway through the afternoon I decided HEY!  I sure could use some dessert…enter the heavenly Chocolate Crisp Attune Bar:

This thing is dangerously close to a Nestle Crunch bar.  DANGER I TELL YA!!! Good thing there are only two squares in each one (can someone say perfect portion?!)

I really enjoyed this bar!  I also had a Chocolate Mint version, but gave that to Nate when he had a moment of desperately needing something sweet.  I asked him to wait so I could take a picture, but alas it was an emergency and the bar didn’t stand a chance 🙂  HOWEVER, he did say that it was delicious and just the right amount of chocolate and mint flavor, and the texture was spot-on.  To be honest, I’m not sure if I feel any different since I started eating the Attune bars; however, knowing what I know about pre- and probiotics (check out their site for a great explanation!) I can imagine that eating them would DEFINITELY make you feel great!  Plus they taste incredible.  What more could you ask for?

Now, to explain the title of this post, it’s true:  I have baby fever.  I KNOW we don’t need a baby right now, and we’re not really in a place to comfortably accomodate having one.  I just have so many friends that are pregnant, just had a baby, or are itching for another one!  We aren’t 100% sure when we’re going to start, but I figure you should probably want one before you start trying, right?  It doesn’t help when I read amazing blogs like this, or seeing really cool slideshows like this though.  Sigh.  At least I’m not alone, right Tracey? 😉  Plus I have these two fur-babies to feed my motherly instincts!

I <3 them 🙂  And I love Nate for putting up with me when I cry about wanting to be a mom sometimes!

This morning I didn’t get a chance to do my workout, so tonight is going to be filled with yoga, weights, abs, and some 30-Day Shred action.  I can’t wait!  It feels like I’ve been cooped up for forever and I just want to stretch out and break a sweat.  Tonight’s the night my friends!  Also, I did notice a little more definition in my leg muscles…woohoo!  It’s always great to celebrate the little changes, right?

I don’t remember who I’m stealing this question from, but what are your favorite TV shows?  Anything new and Earth-shattering I should be watching? I’ve always been a sucker for The Office and 30 Rock, but I’m recording Modern Family tonight.  I also love anything (no really, anything) on Food Network.  I want to work for them 🙂

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  1. theprocessofhealing says

    March 25, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Aw girl, I want a baby too!!! But at least you are married! I’m not even there yet. Though I’m not sure i’m quite ready for marriage…

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  2. Jacqui says

    March 25, 2010 at 12:37 pm

    I have been at the same place for awhile now. You will know when it is the time to start trying:)

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  3. feetinmotion says

    March 25, 2010 at 10:14 am

    OH MY GOSH Such cute fur babies!!!!

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  4. Annelies says

    March 25, 2010 at 8:59 am

    Hey Heather- I totally agree about oily peanut butter being the pits. Here’s an idea for how to use your oily peanut butter. You could stir it up into a Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce and serve it with chicken satay skewers or perhaps even thin it out a bit with rice vinegar as a dressing for a Southeast Asian noodle salad. The possibilities are endless- except if you want to dip baby carrots in it- that may be a no-go. 🙂

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  5. learningtocookeatandenjoydeliciousfood says

    March 25, 2010 at 8:22 am

    I dont know if I would use the oily peanut butter on veggies either, but maybe you could bake pb cookies with the peanut butter. I am sure that the oily peanut butter would make the cookies nice and moist!! 🙂

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  6. Amy @ Second City Randomness says

    March 25, 2010 at 8:01 am

    I cannot say enough how much I love Modern Family! Soooo good- there’s not one character on there I love more than the other because they’re all so great!

    Also, I’m a fan of Big Bang Theory on Mondays…

    Now that I think about it, any comedy on the main channels that has deadpan humor and sarcasm seems to be a winner in my book…

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  7. rebecca says

    March 25, 2010 at 7:25 am

    hmmmm, how ironic is it that the show i’m about to recommend is called “PARENTHOOD”!?!?!? seriously, it’s sooooo good. it has me laughing and crying every week.
    also, just so ya know……rhett and i were living in a 1000 sq. ft. duplex when we had fielder. it was perfectly quaint and comfortable. sure, we didn’t have AMPLE space, but it was certainly doable. you guys will figure it out. plus, the more space you have, the more to clean! 😉 i know about baby fever….it’s hard to shake. let me know if you ever want to talk. also, feel free to come over and hang out with my boys anytime to give you a good dose of reality!! 😉

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  8. Gelareh @ Nutritious Foodie says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:30 am

    I was going to comment about your food until I saw the puppy pictures… sorry the puppies win 3-2 cute cute faces 🙂

    I am not a TV watcher so I have no Clue.. well that’s a lie.. I watch the good wife every tuesday night.

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  9. Jill says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:05 am

    That choco bar looks good–I loved nestle crunch back in the day.

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  10. Lindsay @ The Ketchup Diaries says

    March 25, 2010 at 6:05 am

    Modern Family is AMAZING. You will love it. I’m a huge Lost person and when this season ends, I’m going to feel like I lost a family member 🙁

    It’s definitely important to think about becoming a mom before actually doing it (well, duh), but don’t compare yourself to others. You will totally know when the time is perfect for both you and Nate. Just my two cents worth 🙂

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  11. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:52 am

    what a cute picture with your dog!! I love it.

    i watch gossip girl :S

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  12. Tina says

    March 25, 2010 at 5:47 am

    You will know when the time is right for a kiddo. Something will weigh on your heart to go for it. And another thing, you will NEVER feel 100% prepared or that its the right time. So don’t wait for that to happen or it never will. Also start trying a year before you think you would want a baby actually there. Because it will usually be over a year to actually have a baby (including trying to conceive and the pregnancy). I’m not saying now is the right time for you, but just be aware of those things. Listen to your heart and your gut will guide you on the timing. 🙂

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  13. Anna says

    March 25, 2010 at 4:49 am

    Re: baby fever– oh my gosh, I have it too 🙂

    I hate oily nut butters!!! Bleh!

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  14. kerry says

    March 25, 2010 at 12:45 am

    those attune bars look pretty good!

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  15. Madeline - Greens and Jeans says

    March 24, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I usually let my pb jar sit upside down for a few hours before I start mixing it up to help the oil work it’s way into the peanuty goodness!

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  16. Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says

    March 24, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    Awww that is such a great picture of you two! You are so beautiful! =)

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  17. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 24, 2010 at 6:19 pm

    Ha! You’re funny!

    Yes… you should want a baby for trying 🙂 LOL!

    You’ll know when the time is right 🙂

    You will be a fabulous mother!!

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  18. Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says

    March 24, 2010 at 5:37 pm

    Kelli just posted some adorable pictures of her new nephew if you want some baby pics to add to the fever ;). Your fur babies are the cutest! Love fuzzy puppies.

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    • Katie@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says

      March 24, 2010 at 5:39 pm

      Oops, I always post too soon cause I get too excited about something! I love 30 Rock and Modern Family the best- anything that makes me laugh. Parenthood is newer and really good as well! I also love Law & Order SVU but that’s usually not so humorous…

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  19. Kelly says

    March 24, 2010 at 4:14 pm

    I am glad that burrito was good…I love Cedarline because they make a whole line of gluten-free entrees too!

    Sorry about the PB! I always buy the ones that say “no stir” on them because that means they are already pre-mixed. Although if you can take process of actually mixing it that Lara Scudders brand is EXCELLENT!

    Okay onto TV shows: I am 100% addicted to Top Chef and The Closer (neither are on right now…but I love them!!)

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  20. Ashley says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:48 pm

    Cute post. I hate oily PB eeeek. It’s so funny b/c WF’s NON-organic is an oily mess! I just returned a jar of it recently. They have a great return policy! We watch a few weekly shows together but last night I just started watching Parenthood on hulu. I’m now caught up with all 4 episodes and love it. It’s funny/dramatic/emotional etc. And Lauren Graham is in it [the mom from gilmore girls] and i LOVED that show, haha. We also love modern family, the office, 24, and a few shows on HBO and showtime..hehe

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  21. April Willis Cecava says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    i’ve been blog stalking you for a little while, so i thought i’d come out of hiding. =) really enjoy your posts; i’m always looking for new, healthy things to feed my family. anyway, the new show i’m loving now is “parenthood”, tuesdays at 9 central on nbc. you should check it out, but it may not do much to curb the baby fever.

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  22. Salah says

    March 24, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    My favorite show is either You Are What You Eat, America’s Best Dance Crew, or The Biggest Loser

    Reply

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