Well why don’t you just make yourself at home Hissy?
Hissy has in fact made herself at home, I happened upon her last night in the bathroom hanging out on the sink.
A little snake charming last night, a little charming pre-run snack this morning.
Why do dates look so creepy when you cut into them? And then to top it all off – it coughs up this gigantic bug-like pit! This is a cruel joke of nature if you ask me. Here! Eat this thing that looks disgusting but tastes unbelievable! Try it – it’s good, I promise! Just don’t look at it.
I had plans to run with my running bud Shawn today and it’s a good thing because I was not at ALL in the mood to run this morning. Glad to have someone I’ve made plans with on days like that.
He showed up around 9 and we warmed up by running the mile to the track. He’s been pestering me for a while to do a “fast mile” – basically run one mile as fast as we can. That’s what was on tap for today. After some stretching we each ran our own fast mile – meaning we each ran at our own pace 4 times around the outdoor track.
He ran his mile in 5:56, I ran mine in 6:52. I think that’s probably my PR for a mile, and is definitely not a pace I could have held on to much beyond a mile. It does make me want to believe a sub-20 5K might be a realistic goal with more speed work!
To summarize, that mile totally sucked, but I felt really good when it was over. I’m glad to have a benchmark though so I can see improvement (or lack there of) with more training.
We ran 3 more miles back to the house and ended with a grand total of about 5 miles in 40 minutes.
This mornings run was COLD – only hot oatmeal sounded good for breakfast this morning. Except it was 11 by the time I was finally getting around to making breakfast, so maybe this was lunch?
Banana bread oatmeal – KERF style!
1/2 c unsweetened vanilla hemp milk, 1/2 c water, half sliced bananas brought to boil.
Once the water started to boil I added a half cup of rolled oats, a pinch of raisins and walnuts and a dash of cinnamon. Cook and stir regularly for 5 minutes, covered and let sit for 2 – 3 minutes before serving.
Topped with slices from the other half of the banana.
Hissy has been quite the hit around here – tune in to see a Hissy introduction!
And yes, that is Maxine saying “Oh my GOD” at the end over and over. I’m a fabulous role model.
That is the cutest video ever, that snake is going to bring you everlasting fun!
And the peanut butter cups are a big hit too!
oh my god that was too cute!! Your girls are seriously the cutest! Max had the cutest little voice!! Kids are too frickin cute, I can’t stand it!!
Speaking of speedy fast miles…geez! You are super fast girl. Remember in high school gym class how you has to run the mile? The average time for my class was probably 12-15 minutes. I remember walking it!! If someone told me back then that running a 6 minute mile was possible I would’ve laughed in their face.
LOL I was totally thinking about having to run the mile in school when we were there! I want to go back and totally smoke all my classmates. I remember walking parts of it back then too, I probably did it in 12 minutes too!
haha! Your girls are so cute!
CUTEST VIDEO EVER! haha, i loved ava putting it up max’s dress. hilarious. and i love how she was sooo excited by the peanut butter cups. too dang cute!
Ali…..THANKS SO MUCH for taping the girls opening the box! I can’t TELL YOU how BIG a SMILE I’ve had on face since seeing THIS!!!!
NOW that fast run! I am so WAAAAAAAAAAY jealous! THAT’S A pretty dang good time! MY fast “run” was 9m and change….It’s okay….I can do a mean 6 mile on a row of K4P4….in record time!
SHEW.
I just wanted to let you know Hissy IS house trained…we made sure she got to you behaving herself!
I’m gonna show JJ the video after his nap! He’s been asking “where did SSSY go?”
Nice to see she’s brushing her teeth!
Did you break into that chocolate yet? Do you like it…it’s very german chocolate-ish… a HINT of coconut.
xoxoxo
I’m off to knit now, and find some yoga/jog time!
Kyle came home with a sneeze/sore throat…I’ve been on Mama patrol!
What a cute video! You guys will have so much fun with Hissy!
That’s a fast mile!
Have a great weekend!
Love the video! Too cute! “Brunch” looks good too.
Libby
I totally agree about dates! THe insides are just so weird but luckily I can get past it. And I tried your fruit cereal this morning! I had to teach dance and knew I would not be able to eat all morning. So I chopped up a banana, pear, added the flax and some chopped dates and cappuccino soy milk. That might just become a daily thing. It was SOOO good. And kept me pretty full most of the morning. So thanks!
YAY Erika – I’m so glad you tried it and liked it!!
Those were some seriously cute “oh my gods” at the end. Your girls are precious. Thanks for sharing the video!
i’ve never tried banana bread oatmeal – is it thicker?
Thicker? Probably. Sweeter? For sure.
What a cute video!
Oh, my kids say “Oh my God” all the time, too, and I know EXACTLY where it came from, but I’m not saying. 
(me :))
Great job on your run. That oatmeal looked so good I’m going to have a bowl of my own for breakfast shortly.
Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God that is SOOOOO adorable 😉
Maxine is a doll!
Dates rock! I totally agree with how ugly the pit is! It looks like the dead bugs you find curled up on a basement floor,huh?
Nice job on that fast mileage! Feels like forever since I’ve been on a run!
i love those girls! Omg soooooo cute!
Oh my god, SO CUTE. Your children are hilarious.
Way to go on the fast mile! You are so speedy!