Our day started at 7:30am – an excellent time!! Much better than the 6:15s and 6:45s of yesteryear.
Good morning my love!
We padded into the kitchen for breakfast. Mazen played with a fly while I made him some oatmeal. Are any of you having trouble with flies like we are!?
We shared a few swigs of this amazing Lumi OJ while I prepared our breakfasts
A yogurt and fruit bowl for me. Topped with some of our Great Harvest Blueberry Lemon buckwheat granola and sunbutter.
And oatmeal for Mazen.
After breakfast and the dishes, we snuggled on the couch for a bit and played firetruck before starting to get dressed for the day.
Mazen is really into playing Tent in my bed while I get ready. I managed to take a quick shower and put on make up and clothes throughout one game of tent!
Once we were all dressed, I packed up the diaper bag and we headed to Mazen’s new preschool to hand in some forms for the year.
He said “PRESCHOOL” about 5 times on the ride over. I think he’s excited!
And he was very excited when he saw the giant firetruck on the playground!
After our appt, we went home to change our clothes and join a few friends at the ACAC (my gym’s) waterpark. It’s an additional cost to join, but my friend got us passes to test it out for the day. It’s one amazing spot! I think we’ll have to join next summer.
Not only is there a FENCED IN spray park and baby pool, but there’s a huge water slide, a young kids’ pool, a huuuuuge lap pool, diving boards, a giant sandbox with toys, and a nice snack bar.
Shout out to my new pool + beach bag. I hunted the internet and stores high and low for the ideal beach tote. I found this Whale tote by Saltwater Canvas and knew it was the one.
It has a million pockets, has tons of room, stands up without tipping and is mesh so it dries fast and sand can fall through! I was in love.
We played for a good 2 hours!
And took a break for a picnic lunch
Mom’s plate, plus 2 more of those great sandwich quarters and more apples!
And Mazen’s. Ugh. He was not into food today and just wanted chips! He also ate a AB&J sandwich quarter and a veggie pouch.
Back at home I unpacked our bag and Mazen played for a little bit before we settled down to read some books. Curious George, of course, and a handful of other favorites. I finally left Mazen playing in his crib.
Naptime usually coincides with MAIL TIME!
I just bought these two favorites from Birchbox! Joan Vass Amethyste perfume and Supergoop’s everyday lotion sunscreen.
Before hitting the computer, I took some photos of our house for an upcoming post! Note the new board and batten!!
I wrote the first half of this post during naptime, edited my house photos, answered about 25 emails (as quickly as possible!), approved comments, finished some paperwork in my inbox, replied to a wedding invitation, folded towels, and wrote the welcome letter for my first Quarterly box! A great naptime success.
Mazen woke up at 4:30 and we had snacks together. He had crackers with almond butter…
…and I had potatoes with yogurt! An odd snack, but great for a 5:45p soccer game.
I had my last summer season soccer game tonight, which is bittersweet because I’m going to miss it until the fall season starts but awesome because I have an epic blister on my heel that needs rest. Duct tape did NOT work!!
Our game was fun because a handful of my girlfriends came to cheer us on!!
Matt snapped these two shots of me at halftime. I guess I was angry we weren’t winning here!
And here I must have been doing the robot…lol
We ended up tying 3:3!
I know it’s probably not best to drink beer right after 70 minutes of hard running, but beer is what I crave : ) 12 oz glass for replenishment.
On soccer game nights we plan easy dinners since I get home after 7. Tonight we had leftover Cook Smarts risotto that Matt turned into risotto cakes. He made it more complicated than it needed to be but for the better!
I had mine with melted cheddar!
And a side of leftover zucchini
Somebody stole half my melted cheese!
After dinner we played pillow games
And then I drew pictures during bath. It’s amazing that Mazen could recognize the figures…firetruck, airplane, bus, helicopter, bike…
And after we read and sang him to sleep, I crashed hard on the couch with Wednesday night’s So You Think You Can Dance!! Love that show. A little Breyers Vanilla ice cream to go with it!
What’s in store for tomorrow?
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Looks like such a fun day! Oh man, seeing the writing on the bathtub walls brought me back! Add some crazy foam and I’m 4 again!
Tonya says
CRAZY FOAM!! ahhh nostalgia 🙂
seana says
Try moleskin for blisters. Put it on your foot where you normally get the blister and also on the inside of your shoe too. Helps prevent them. You can get it at most drug stores by the foot products (like the Dr. Scholl stuff).
KathEats says
I totally will when it is healed. I used sport tape last night too and that stayed in place much better.
Natalie @ The Ravenous Mommy says
What a fun day! I wish my son woke up after 6… lately he has been waking up at 5am, ugh.
Heather @ eSmoothie Recipes says
That salad that you packed for the picnic looks sooooo good. Your picnics are way more elegant than mine – I’m usually scrambling to throw something in my bag!
KathEats says
It was cook smarts leftovers! Really good
jill says
What a fantastic water play area! Dude, I’d be joining that for the rest of THIS summer, nevermind next year. It’s only early July!
That’s exciting about preschool. My 18 month old is crazy about his daycare buddies and teachers. I was anxious about sending him, but after the first few days, he really settled in well, and loves going. We kept him in one day a week during the summer (my husband’s a teacher, so he’s got our kiddos home with him the rest of the week) because he loves it so much. I’m sure Mazen will thrive at preschool. So much fun.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That pool is such a great thing to have, especially as mazen gets a little older. I remember spending my summers at our swimming pool (granted I was on swim team and we had two practices a day!) but we’d hang out there all day with my friends!
Cashmiere says
I absolutely love these posts cast! They are definitely my favorite 🙂 question for you, does amazing ever get fussy or whiny during the day? I have an 18-month-old and she can be very whiny and needy if we are in the house too long!
KathEats says
Haha you must be typing from a phone. “Amazing” does get whiny, but who wants to read about that : ) That’s one reason we try to keep a lot of activities out of the house planned.
Jodea says
I really enjoyed this post and getting a snapshot into your day. It also made me want to find a sport to play that I love. So many bad PE memories to erase…
Mallory says
Love these slice of life posts! It’s amazing how much fun and work you accomplish in one day!
Regina says
What’s the salad you had with lunch? Looks so good! Mazen is getting cuter and cuter! He reminds me so much of my oldest son (who is also blonde haired, blue eyed and only about 3 weeks older)
KathEats says
It’s the salmon and couscous salad from Cook Smarts!
Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says
Is that a Fitbit? I love mine, they’re so cool!
KathEats says
Yup!
Sarah says
Hi Kath, I’d love to hear more about your thoughts on the Fitbit. Any chance you could share your thoughts in a future post? Thank you and thanks as always for your awesome blog 🙂 From Sarah (your Aussie friend! Returning to the US in a few months to do the Chicago marathon and stock up on gingerbread granola ;-).
KathEats says
Hi sarah! Yes I’m planning to do a post!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I see NOTHING wrong with a little beer after a soccer game…you earned it after all! 😉
Chelsea@TableForOne says
What a delightful day! I am loving that waterpark. What a fun place to take the kiddos!
Annie says
Love this post! When I have a house, can you come decorate it for me? Everything always looks so lovely + I love the colors you chose. 🙂
Jaclyn Parsons says
Kath, your life seems so full right now. It’s lovely to see how much you’re enjoying each day with Mazen, while still making time for your own activities (e.g. soccer). Great role model! xo
Stephanie @ My Freckled Life says
Looks like you had quite the busy day! I’m so impressed with how productive you are during nap time!!!
Kate says
Love this day in the life post! It’s so interesting to see how others spend their day. Also, I like seeing the food you eat with a little context of your day, rather than just a list of the week.
Laura says
Great post Kath, it made me tired after reading it! Where did you get the spout cover in the bathtub, I need one of those and that one didn’t look too bulky. Also, I would love a post on what you feed Mazen and what you do when he won’t eat what you are eating- do you make him something different? I am struggling with feeding my picky toddler and he often won’t eat what we’re eating but I don’t want to make different things. He will always eat Mac and cheese, but I don’t want to feed him that every night. I would love to hear your experiences!
KathEats says
This is the tub guy.
And feeding – the neverending struggle! I don’t make him anything completely separate but sometimes bend. I’ll have to think about a post on it, but I am certainly no expert!
Paula says
Seriously….Mazen is the cutest!
Kelly says
Love that tote! I am so ordering it!! And I was excited to hear you talk about the upcoming quarterly box! I am super excited about getting mine!! Mazen is so stinkin cute, sittin in the floor in his pj’s just waitin on his breakfast:)
Farah @ Fabulously Farah says
I love day in the life posts. And your lately posts. So fun to read! Mazen is looking more and more like a two year-old! He is cute as can be and I love his clothes 🙂 He seems like so much fun.
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Well done in the footie!!! 🙂 Busy yummy food filled day!
Laura @ She Eats Well says
Those risotto cakes are to.die.for. Cheesy perfection! Cannot wait to see the house pictures – your house always reminds me of a Summer beach-y house.
Cyn says
How fun to see a World Cafe Live in Philadelphia glass on your blog!
One of our favorite local venues to see concerts!
Did you see a show when you visited?
KathEats says
Matt went on his visit to the homebrew conference!
Lauren Paradis says
Awesome post! A great little blurb of your day! 😀
Jeanie says
Boy, were you busy!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
I also love these kinds of posts!
What a jam-packed day! Looks like so much fun though. So adorable that Mazen is getting excited for preschool! And congrats on tying in your soccer game!
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
I’ve heard so many good things about Supergoop sunscreen but I haven’t tried it yet! I really want to try their sunscreen oil/body mist thing! I can’t stand the feeling of lotion on the palms of my hands so I much prefer oils!
Jessica says
Looking hot in your soccer outfit! Love this post.
Kealy says
Nice post. It inspires me to get organized to help my days run more smoothly!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
I wish I was as good as you as documenting my day to day life! This is my goal from now on…to write a blog post like this, at least once in a while 😉
Melissa says
Sounds like a fun day! What did you use to draw pictures in the bathtub? Great idea!
KathEats says
These are them!
Neha says
I love the rug under your dining table. Where is it from?
KathEats says
It was Karen’s actually, so I’m not sure where she got it
Martin says
Love these real life photos, it is so inpiring and wonderful to wach.
Sarah says
Hey, there is plenty of information to support having a beer after a long workout! The carbs are supposed to replenish your glycogen stores or something, right? I’ve also ready about how extremely active people generally consume more alcohol than others (I think it was an article in Runner’s World).
Amanda says
I love the dining room pic. Anytime I see a blue and white dish I’m instantly in love with the room!
ivy says
I am having fly issues myself. We have a small farm and the flies are out of control. Since we do not use any type of pesticides, I am battling them with lavender oil. Works pretty well mixed with water and sprayed around the house.
Janet says
I have gotten some major blisters running. I have found even though Duct tape is recommended by running companies, I hated it too. I did get a recommendation by a running store local that KT tape works. I got some and it does work. I put it on and leave it on about 3 days. I have to apply a couple of times, but it works. Look into it. I go KT pro tape. It comes in variety of colors. Good Luck!!
Elise says
Thanks for adding a “day-in-the-life” post! These are always the most interesting.
Jessica says
I bought that beach bag after reading this post – just got back from a week long vacation where it got daily use and I LOVE it. Thanks for the recommendation!
KathEats says
Yay! I loved it all week tooooo!