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Wednesday always get here so quick when we have Monday off. I love it. I am loving it even more because Friday is Picnic in the Park - aka Field Day for my kiddies. I don’t count that as a work day. So I’ve basically got today and tomorrow left. *WHERE DID THIS SCHOOL YEAR GO?!*
I know.. I’ve been counting down the days (for what seems like months… this year has been rough).. but it is shocking that the end is almost here. It seems like the year just started yesterday! The other teachers weren’t kidding when they say each year gets progressively faster!
Anywho – I’ve actually remember to photograph some meals so I can whole-heartedly participate in Jenn’s link party – What I Ate Wednesday. What I’ve got for you today.. is “berry” good indeed. (I can’t help it, I teach second grade 
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One of my favorite mixes was consumed (on Monday..). 1/2 cup oats with 2 cups water; 1/2 a banana, and some of TJ’s Very Cherry Blend. Top it with some PB, and you’ve got yourself a delicious bowl of oats indeed!
Warmer weather is upon us.. and that means one thing:
ICED COFFEE SEASON! Sure, there are days when I still enjoy a hot cup o’ joe.. but when I feel like stopping at Dunk’s on my way to work.. I will now be picking up a black iced coffee.. and adding Almond milk when I get to school. Ain’t nothin’ better!
Lunch (sorry.. back to Monday again..) involved a sandwich, yogurt, and berries (of course)! I sliced upon a pita and topped with with spinach leaves, turkey, and mustard.
Into some 0% Fage went some MORE Very Cherry Blend.. and a little spoonful of PB (chunky this time!)
Fage 0% is my new go to yogurt. I eat it almost every day – and wouldn’t want it ANY other way.
And while dinner may not include any berries.. it screams summer in my mind due to a special little side:
Corn on the Cob! You best believe Justin and I have been lovin the corn now that grilling season is here! (Esp. since it was on sale for 17 cents an ear .. love me a good sale!)
Oh, and behind the corn is a lovely turkey burger topped with some romaine and salsa – a combo I’ve been loving lately!
And while dessert also didn’t include berries (wait. maybe the title of this post isn’t THAT accurate)… satisfaction was guaranteed:
Mmm. Can’t get enough of those lightened up boxed brownies. We had a few extra.. so I’ve been enjoying them at my leisure!
And I just have to share a picture of Colby from his eventful weekend:
AWWW! Lovin’ him some ice. (And no that is not a muzzle. That is his gentle leader that only gets used on occasion.. like when there are tables and tables of food).
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What is your favorite way to eat berries?
Does your dog/pet like ice? Colby has become obsessed! Except some times he takes it out of his water bowl and leaves it in a random place in the house.
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My sister and brother had field day yesterday and I can just remember how hot it was last year- the poor children! It was supposedly that hot this year but I’m abroad so didn’t get to see
fage is the best. I sometimes just eat a small tub of it for breakfast. It’s only two servings…right? I love berries in smoothies, yogurt, on oats, I just love them!
Hannah@mindrunningwild recently posted..WIAW- Missed Foods Edition
Thankfully, it is only supposed to be 70* on Friday.. which isn’t too terrible! It has been near 90 for the past couple of days, so the cool down is happening just in time!
Oh my goodness, I have been drinking iced coffee like it’s my job! It is so tasty
Nikki recently posted..WIAW from the Beach
Indeed it is! It is so refreshing on a hot summer day!
Oats… The love of my life! I have just done a post on the health benefits of oats. Check it out
Question, do you put your banana in before or after you microwave your oats?
Kelly @ My Love Affair with Running recently posted..Health Benefits of Oats
I actually cook my oats on the stove top. I don’t use instant.. regular rolled. I usually get them in the bulk bins at Fairway or Whole Foods. I add the banana before I turn the heat on though! I slice it super thin so it kind of mashes when I stir the oats.
Oh I see. Banana and oats are a great combo! I should prob try it out on the stove (Set my alarm 10 minutes earlier tomorrow morning
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10 minutes is ALL you need. Let me know if you like it!!
Happy Wednesday!
My favorite way to eat berries is usually in oats or in a smoothie!
Hope your day is amazing! <3
katie recently posted..Lots of loving {wednesday}
I use to love Field day as a kid. My favorite way to eat berries is in my yogurt parfaits – if I am not eating them on their own.
Kimberly recently posted..Sweat Streak Day 1: Intervals
Tell me about it! This year has flown by for me as well– I feel like just yesterday I was enrolling for my last semester of classes! Gah!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance recently posted..WIAW: Buffet Edition
Crazy how time flies. Not to sound cliche.. but it is going to start moving faster!
Field day sounds like the last place i’d want to be right now – The weather here is OUT OF CONTROL hot. It’s 87, but feels like 100. The humidity is 93%, it literally feels like you’re suffocating when you go outside right now. It’s like this because of this ridiculous tropical storm – ughh, i’m dreading the summer.
How does Colby do w/ the gentle leader? We just bought Diva a halter that’s made by the same company as the gentle leader. It wasn’t tight enough when we used it, so it didn’t work, but i’m really hoping it puts a stop to the pulling. She might only be 21lbs, but she pulls like a horse. I looked @ the gentle leader, but I don’t think she’d do to well with that thing on her face.
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Colby actually doesn’t care for the leader. I mean .. it WORKS.. but he always rubs his face against walls and whines after we take it off. We’ve actually switched over to a harness for walks because people thought it was a muzzle – and that Colby was a mean dog. (Even though we explained a million times what it was).
We really use the leader in a bad way now. He isn’t a fan of wearing it – so if he is wild and crazy – we put it on.. and he lays down. It’s kind of like a punishment. It works though.
And I am SURE Diva can pull! I feel like small dogs can really pull like.. 50 times their load! haha.
Your fage looks so yummy! Especially mixed with berries and chunky pb (the best!).
Lindsay @ Running the Windy City recently posted..Whoops WIAW
Mmmhmm! THe chunky PB adds the perfect amount of crunch!
We have 18 school days left. I am SERIOUSLY counting down the hours!!!
People always say that teachers have it so lucky – having the summers off… If I DIDN’T have the summer off to look forward to, I might not make it through the first two weeks of September!!
Enjoy your last two days!
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I wish it were really only two! Two days til field day.. and then two more weeks after that! But summer will be here soon enough.
And you are so right. I would be burnt out and looking for a new job if teachers didn’t get summer vacations!
My dog has a gentle leader too!! He’s a Great Dane so he does kind of need one, but is still incredibly sweet – if a little strong! People always ask if he’s aggressive when they see it. Until they pet him that is
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Yes! Colby actually hates the gentle leader. When he is being too rambunctious – we put it on and he calms down. We stopped using it for walks because people assumed it was a muzzle and thought he was vicious.. which is the furthest thing from the truth!
We went blueberry picking this weekend, and I am eating them by the handfuls! And we just started having corn on the cob again too, one of my favorite summer treats! You’re so close to the end of the school year- congrats on making it through. I have so much respect for elem ed teachers, it takes a special person (energy, patience, creativity)! You earn your summer break.
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..Wiaw race fuel + Carrot-beet salad
Blueberry picking sounds so fun, Laura! Thanks for the elem ed shout out! I am in desperate need of this summer break! Teaching = stress.. and throw wedding planning into that mix.. and WHOA! That’s a lot of stress. haha.
I love adding tons of extra water to my oats…it makes them so voluminous!
Jessica recently posted..WIAW: The Dust Has Settled
Yes! Love the volume!
The picture with the corn is so pretty! I’m happy it’s fresh berry season but I just bought some cherries and I think it was a bad batch. It’s going to be a bit before I try to buy cherries again, totally grossed me out. I need it to get a little hotter here before I break out the iced coffee
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes recently posted..Eating Disorders and Food Allergies
Ugh.. bad batches are the worst and can really ruin your taste for the fruit for quite a long time! With that being said.. cherries are amazing and I hope your cherry craving returns before the end of summer!
Your eats are a lot like mine! Love oats in the morning
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Great minds think alike!
What is the Very Cherry Blend from TJs? I don’t think I’ve seen that, but I’m intrigued…
Shelby (everydayvegangirl) recently posted..Oldies revamped and What I Ate Wednesday
It is a frozen berry mix.. that includes blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries! Cherries make it AWESOME! It is from Trader Joe’s .. with the rest of the frozen fruit.
Gosh do I love summer and the plethora of fruit that is now available for a much better price! Plus it’s oh so much tastier
I like to enjoy berries in yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies and cottage cheese… but a plain old fruit salad is always a favorite!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..WIAW- Too Much Focus?
Nothing better than iced coffee on a hot summer day!
After having oats WAY too often, I barely eat them anymore. I tend to go through phases. I’ll become obsessed, then back off, then back on randomly. I’m thinking a bowl of oats is in order tomorrow ;D
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile recently posted..What I Ate on Vacation
The burger sounds wonderful. I’ve been loving sandwich thins lately – you taste so much more burger with them!
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