Kit-ty paws!
I think we have a prowler!
I used to pride myself for being on time, but I am running SO late, as usual! It’s this blogging thing. And that exercise thing.
I set my alarm for 6:26 this morning.
After 20 minutes of snoozing. 20 minutes of emailing. And 20 minutes debating if sore abs were a good reason not to run, I finally got out of bed.
I do not like rising before the sun! And then there’s that little problem called freezing weather.
But Matt and I finally decided to just do a quick 3-4 miles. We used ye ole motivator: “I’ll just do 20 minutes” and ended up having a pretty great run! Lots of hills, lots of snow dodging.
And now I’m enjoying some overnight oats!
Overnight oats in a jar are the BEST!!
The Mix
- Near-empty jar of sunflower butter
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/3 cup Oikos plain
- 1/3 cup milk
- Pinch salt
- Half banana
- Sprinkle cinnamon
- Rosie’s Best granola in the AM
Gotta get my joe!
ONE NIGHT. I packed as lightly as I could!! My LiveWell Core bag is stuffed and my carry-into-the-car bag is full of laptop, camera, snacks, lunch, purse, coats, gloves. I’m worse than a new mom!
Can’t wait to see my grandmother!! Wish me luck on the 3-hour solo journey…I’m nervous.
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Those paw prints are so cool! I love those pictures!
Andrea says
Have a great trip!
Christine says
I am just as bad packing for one night — ESPECIALLY if I am taking my car. Taking my car seems to give me permission to pack more than I can carry. After all, I can just throw it in the back seat!
I am loving all the new mugs!
Kris says
Travel safe and have a great visit!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Have a good trip!!
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Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Awww! We always have paw prints in our snow. It’s adorable. What’s even cuter is seeing our calico cat when there’s a solid amount of snow on the ground…only her black and orange patches stick out! Safe travels to your grandmother’s!
aubrey (italktofood) says
hope you have good sing-a-long music! Now is your oppurtunity to belt out all the songs you know the lyrics to!
Anne P says
Awww love the paw prints.
Don’t forget to wave hello as you drive by DC 🙂
faith @ gracefulfitness says
Have a great trip!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Whoa– that is one brave cat!!
Have a great trip! Safe driving!
Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) says
“I’m worse than a new mom!” Best traveling quote ever! 😀 I know how you feel.
Have fun with your grandmother! Rock out to some fun music like Aubrey said above and the drive will be over before you know it.
ilana says
Have a safe trip. What a nice thing to visit your grandmother. Have fun!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Haha you are like me! I can’t “travel light.” As a woman, I need options right? 😉
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
But if you wake up before sunrise, you can actually SEE the sun rise, and it’s always spectacular!
Have a safe trip!
Meg says
Have a safe trip 🙂
Kitty prints – SO cute!
Samantha says
Ha, just wait until you actually are a new mother…it’ll be more that 2x that.
Have fun, be safe! XO
Wendy says
Agreed! At LEAST 2X as much…even if you are nursing and don’t have to pack bottles!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
hope you have a safe trip! 3 hours is nothing…you got this 🙂
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says
Have a safe trip! 🙂
Mimi says
6:26? So random! Although I can’t judge because I always set the microwave cooking times for something at ends in “4.”
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
Cute kitty paws! I have that same Longchamp bag, love it.
grocery goddess jen says
Oh, how you make me want overnight oats 🙂
Thealogian says
I 100% understand why so many “real runners” hate treadmills, but I gotta say, if I didn’t have access to one, winter exercise for me would consist of rolling out the dough for Christmas cookies 🙂 Maybe I should invest in one of those scary ski-masks robbers always use in the movies?!? Nah, the treadmill is fine for now…
Good luck on your trip!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
I concur about the OOIAJ… the best! Have a safe drive!!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Awe, gotta love Grandma’s! Mine is still so funny, hasn’t lost her sense of humor eventhough she’s in a nursing home.
Have a safe and fun trip!
Krystina says
Sunbutter overnight oats make me so sad. I always miss that nut butter the most.
Heather says
What an amazing packer – I am an overpacker through and through. Especially when driving!
Safe travels – at least the ride isn’t too long!
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Travel safe, Kath! Enjoy your visit!
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
Tj’s Sunflower seed butter is my fave nut butter in the entire world. Even more so than really expensive ones…I dig it!
Packing more than a new mom? That’s impossible 🙂
Running late? Couldnt be worse than a new mom’s lateness 🙂
I wouldnt consider myself a “new” mom, mine is almost 4 yrs old, but I still overpack and I run later now than ever….whoops!
stacey-healthylife says
You have a little kittie that seems to like your house. Maybe you need a pet.
Marina says
aw cute paw prints!
Have a safe trip!
Amanda says
You should get a TRX! I love having it around the house on days when I am in a hurry but want to get a quick good workout in without having to pull out a million dumbells or having to try to squeeze the gym in in a hurry!
Vanessa says
You’ll do great! I think as women, it’s a given that we overpack, and there’s nothing wrong with that 🙂 Have a safe trip!
Kiran says
Have a safe and wonderful journey. Send my “Hi” to grandma and Happy Holidays!
Lauren says
I love that 20 min rule! It usually works for me too.
Safe travels today Kath!
sarah says
haha, blogging can really suck you in! have a great trip!
Sana says
Have a blasty in bmoreeee!
Mauimandy@The Grains of Paradise says
Awe!!! I love the kitty prints! So cute!!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Good luck! Safe travels!
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
You’ll be fine!
That table is GORGEOUS!
Kasey says
Have a safe trip!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Oats in a jar are like Christmas! I just prepped the ultimate OIAJ – they are in a NUTELLA jar. I’m so excited to eat them that they may end up as dessert tonight. 🙂
Wendy says
I hate packing for just one night – in fact, when we go visit my inlaws 2.5 hours away, I prefer to drive there and back the same day rather than pack to stay overnight!
Safe travels to you!
Meagan says
You can do it KATH, drive safe!
erica says
love the paw prints!…probably not good for you though….have a great mini trip!
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
Safe travels!!!
Amalfi Girl says
Good for you for getting out for your run even when you weren’t in the mood! That’s funny that your “trick” is to say you’ll ONLY do 20 minutes… That’s a full workout where I come from. 🙂 My trick is to say to myself, I’m too tired to remember any of this anyway, so I might as well run!
Ashley@TheHungryScholar says
Have a great trip. Those paws on the roof are hilarious!
Dee says
Have fun on your one day getaway! 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Love, love, love the kitty tracks! 😆
Hannah says
Gosh, for some reason those paw prints remind me of the scary panther in the Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls! I think a kitty is a nicer animal to imagine…
Valerie Waters says
Here Kitty Kitty Kitty!
You need a pair of Valslides for when it’s too cold to go outside. You could do your whole workout in your living room. Strength and cardio. It’s fun too! Plus, they fit in your Core Bag!
Safe travels!
Val