How was your weekend? I don’t think I sat down between Friday and Sunday evenings. We were parents of two twins this weekend, and had our hands full!
Mazen’s BFF Sylvia (aka Saya, which she also calls Mazen) came to stay with us while her parents went on a romantic getaway. We have such a great babysitting trade (they watched Mazen while we went to Alexandria for our anniversary), and we love to give each other time away. The kiddos loved the sleepovers!
On Friday night we took them both to the gym while Matt and I attended the latest ACAC Happy Hour fitness class.
The challenge: a biathlon (running and biking) as many miles as you can in 10x10x5x5 minute intervals. I ran 1.37 miles in 10 minutes and .67 in 5 minutes for a total of almost exactly 2 miles in 15. It was EXHAUSING and probably the fastest I have ran in 3+ years. (Mind you these were treadmill miles). We also biked (5.2 + 2.8 miles = 8 miles in 15) to complete the competition. Sadly my team lost, but I came in as the female with the fastest run time and second overall! I was pretty pleased with that considering I have done zero training or races since becoming a mom. Just my competitive nature coming out! These Friday night events are SO FUN and you should join ACAC to participate : ) Tell Chris I sent you!
We (Great Harvest) catered the rooftop social hour afterwards – lots of healthy sandwiches with dips and spreads and rolls!
We also brought sweets – can you see the hidden message!?
Saturday morning I took it easy with the kiddos and let them play inside and outside and all around. I ate breakfast standing in the kitchen while pacing back and forth making sure both kids had everything they needed. Mothers of twins, I worship you!
We had quiche that Matt brought home from the bakery for lunch. Plus an avocado and feta salad on the side.
After lunch we took the Sayas to a 4H festival at Lee Park where they got to see a host of animals up close and personal. They loved it!
The “bucking” horsey was especially fun
And getting to pet some of the animals
After an afternoon of quiet time (one napper and one reader) we took them to Brixx Pizza for dinner. A college favorite of ours! Karen came too!
I had a beer sampler for old time’s sake
The Brixx spinach salad is one of the best in the world!
We shared FOUR pizzas between the 5 of us – with the intention of bring home plenty for lunch the next day! I just love the Brixx crust – so thin and doughy.
Once the kiddos were asleep, Matt and I watched some TV and totally vegged out.
Sunday morning we made eggs and raspberry toast with raspberries on the side.
Matt took the toddlers to the gym while I went grocery shopping.
I took advantage of the 2 hours they were gone (which included a trip to the park as well!) and worked my butt off around the house. I logged 5,000 steps on my Jawbone before noon!
I made a batch of Emily’s baked apples in my rice cooker!
We had leftover pizza and salads for lunch
Later that afternoon I went to my soccer game {WE WON!!} Jawbone total including soccer = 19,683 steps. I think I’m going to hit 20,000 before this day is over! (A record!)
And then we invited Sarah and John and Karen over for Sunday dinner – pork tenderloin, taters, roasted zucchini and eggplant and Spinach Feta rolls. Plus some Simi Sauv Blanc.
Our weekend was a lovely mix of kicking back at home and the flurry of having two children underfoot. Hope yours was good too!
Tonya says
Awww! That pic of Mazen clasping his hands and giggling in his sailboat shirt is too adorable! That is one happy child.
So we’re Jawbonin’ it now? No more Fitbittin’?
KathEats says
Yeah I’m doing a review of the Up!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
Those two are too cute together!!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
It looks like the kids had fun together! So nice of you guys to exchange babysitting so the parents can still get time away!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
Must have been fun to experience what it’s like to have two little ones! Give you any insight for the future?! 🙂
KathEats says
Makes me really glad we’ve spaced a second so we don’t have 2 under 2 🙂
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
Wow! You need to write a post about how you get that much energy, lol. What a weekend. GREAT job on the treadmill time and being the 2nd female overall – I bet that was a great feeling.
Maze is definitely losing some of that baby face now. I can’t believe how quick the time goes. He’s getting so big. 🙂
lisa valinsky says
Looks like a full and fun weekend. The pizzas look extra delicious. One day we’re going to visit in Charlottesville and I’ll finally get to check out all of these places I’ve read about through you!
Chelsea @ TableForOne says
What a fun weekend with toddlers. Such fun friends!
Simple Green Moms says
I think that 20,000 steps deserves another beer sampler! =)
Connie says
Mazen looks so much like Matt in that picture at Brixx! I have SO much respect for moms of twins. I have no dea how they do it!
Eileen says
That’s a lovely arrangement that you and your friend have. Looks like Mazen likes having a sister around! 😉
Is the hidden message “Work out and you can eat whatever you want?” 🙂
jill says
The pizza looks so tasty! So great that Mazen had a weekend-long playdate. I bet he loved it. I’m so envious that your gym has childcare available. Everybody has fun and gets a workout or some serious playtime!
Sarah says
Kath, do you have the link to Emily’s baked apple recipe, or can you provide it here? I just spent way too much time searching her site and I can’t find it! Thank you! Your weekend looked fantastic!
KathEats says
It’s in this post! Brilliant technique!
http://www.dailygarnish.com/2013/01/weekly-meal-prep.html
Ellen @ Wannabe Health Nut says
Awesome job on finishing first place in the run! That pizza was well-deserved. YUM!
Alex @ Get Big, Go To Work says
Those Friday night ACAC workouts look like so much fun! My fiancé and I enjoy participating in active activities together; I need to see if they have these events at the Richmond ACAC too!
Alexandria says
Your workout sweatshirt is too cute. Where did you find it?
KathEats says
It’s Lululemon!
Tracy says
Congrat’s on placing 2nd and the 20,000 steps! You should be proud of both!
KathEats says
Thanks!
Courtney says
I don’t typically comment, but Karen looks beautiful!
Sagan says
Aw that all sounds so nice! The quiche looks AMAZING.
Tate says
Hey Kath,
I just thought it might be nice if you would acknowledge the missing UVA student with a sentence or two in your blog. I think everyone has this poor girl and her family in their thoughts. You are a member of her community, so just thought it might be appropriate and thoughtful. Surely, you are aware of the hundreds of volunteers in your area searching for Hannah.
KathEats says
You’re right i should have written about it. It’s been a heartbreaking story to follow.
Courtney says
You can write about it, there is still time! Perhaps you can write a post with her full name, large headshot of her face, details of her last appearance, any leads/clues, and a phone number where people can phone into for tips?
ali says
I agree with the above comment that Karen has been looking AMAZING lately! I hope she is doing well!
Is there any local updates on the missing Charlottesville woman? So scary for the girl and her family, but also for local residents.
KathEats says
Sadly there are no updates. It’s been really intense here and I hope they are on the right track.
ali says
Thank you for the update. I’m keeping her in my thoughts.
Alex @ True Femme says
What a fun (and busy) weekend! I totally love the Lulu workout jacket (I really wanted one when they came out but by the time I got there 3 days later they were all sold out–which seems to happen to me all the time there lol). Anyway, it looks great on you!
Sam says
I live in Blacksburg and have been following the search for Hannah as well.
Kath, I have two little guys, 16 mos. and 3.5 years old, and, dude….I am SHOT by the end of each and every day. 🙂 Two young active ones is no. joke.
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
What a lovely weekend! Mine was pizza filled too, but not the nice kind! Dominos, haha 😛
Kayla says
Those are absolutely precious pictures of the kiddos Kath! I love your photography. It sounds like you had a great weekend 🙂
Tricia says
That class at the gym sounds like a blast. I wish my gym had one!
Can you link to the baked apple recipe? I couldn’t find it on her website but I’d love to try it! Thanks!
KathEats says
Here it is! http://www.dailygarnish.com/2013/01/weekly-meal-prep.html
Anonymous says
Thank you so much! You’re amazing!