Too Much Chocolate!

I think Mother Nature is seriously confused! It was pouring buckets when I got up this morning! And Marianne says it’s snowing in Victoria, BC! That’s just backwards, although they can keep the snow out west as far as I’m concerned!! :)

I snuck a little treat into my oats this morning…it is Monday after all!! And be warned….I couldn’t decide which photos to use so you get them all!!



-1 cup water
-1/2 cup Flax Seed Porridge
-1 Tbsp Cinnamon Bun liquid Coffee Mate
-2 Tbsp trail mix




This was really dessert, and what better way to start the week than with a bowl of love? Hehe!!

I probably didn’t need a snack last night after the 3 squares that I ate at Mom’s, but I was getting a little hungry by 10pm (the squares were consumed around 6pm) and I’ve noticed the past few nights that I’ve been waking up around 2-3am starving. I decided on a scant ½ cup of whipped cottage cheese with a spoonful of cranberry sauce that I made at dinner time.


This did the trick because I did not wake up through the night! This time I made my cranberry sauce slightly different. I used 1 cup water, ½ cup brown sugar, and 1 tbsp cinnamon. I usually use granulated sugar and no cinnamon. This turned out really good….reminiscent of pie filling. Very seasonal!

My hubby bought a wicked big stash of TAZO tea over the weekend so I brought a bunch to work with me. I had this “calm” one at break time with these 3 Lindt chocolates. I should also mention that 2 poor little chocolates didn’t survive long enough to get their picture taken!


I had a good run today. I felt really strong and pushed myself more than I have been lately. I love days where I feel powerful and fierce! Makes all the tough days worth it!

Lunch today was the best! I made a ‘wich with a multi grain Arnold thin, whipped cottage cheese, Sabra hummus, butter lettuce and a slice of turkey deli meat.


On my way back from the office kitchen this afternoon, I came across these;


So, what’s my total chocolate intake for the day? 8 pieces!! YOWZERS!! I’d better get a grip because if I do this everyday for the next week, my pants are gonna get snug! On the bright side, I could have gone back for more each time and I did not. Baby steps, baby steps!! *SIGH* I do love my chocolate! I should also mention that one of the fellers in the office is a fabulous baker and he brought in homemade cherry and mincemeat tarts. I did not touch those! See….I do have some restraint! :~)

I did eat some grapes while driving to pick up the kids...


It was just me and my hubby for dinner tonight as the kids ate their supper at my parent’s house before DD’s dance lessons. We had chicken on which I spread some fig preserves and topped with a small amount of jalapeño jack cheese. On the side were 2 Dr. Praeger sweet potato pancakes.


I was right into the sweet & spiciness of the chicken! My taste buds were dancing with pleasure! I also really enjoyed the pancakes! I'd definitely buy them again! There were a snap to prepare, as well. Just toss them under the broiler for about 7-9 mins. Piece of cake!

I'm embarrassed to reveal that my sweet end was a chocolate bell. Yes, I have a VERY sheepish look on my face! What can I say, it was staring at me! :)

I'll be leaving in about 1/2 an hour to pick up DD. Not looking forward to that as the wind is just howling out there! Once we get home the 2 of us are going to package up her Christmas cookies for her class party and then I will be helping her study math. I get to re-learn all about angles, quadrilaterals and congruent things. I don't even know what the heck that stuff is myself! It never crossed my mind when they were babies that I'd have to do math all over again (shudder)! Math was my nemesis in school and I still tend to shy away from it. I will soldier on, though! :) Enjoy your evening!

Bye for now!!