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Another routine Saturday

December 18th, 2011 at 05:39 am

Woke up at 7:15, baby was already crying.

Normally, he waits patiently for 10-15 minutes in his crib while I put his milk to warm and set oatmeal in to cook (that takes about 5 minutes - I have to measure and wash it few times, than peel and slice an apple and set the rice cooker, so that it will be ready in an hour. He barely has willpower to wait -- an hour after waking up he is hungry already, so I need to set it first thing in the morning).

But today was different. I had to do all that with him in my arms. He would cry if I set him down before he had his bottle.

Took care of him until 10:30, than DH put him for a nap and we spent some time together. He napped almost 2 hours, we relaxed.

After baby woke up, DH took him and I went to make breakfast for us. It was kefir based pancakes from scratch. They are fluffy and delicious, and thats a treat for myself. But I discovered I was all out of regular flower, so I had to use whole wheat flower, and while I do prefer whole grains in everything else, pancakes with whole wheat just don't taste as good.

Baby had a pancake as well, that's his junk food for the weekend (it is not completely terrible, I made it with org. kefir, eggs, whole wheat flower, a tiny bit of milk, a sliver of butter, baking power and baking soda, salt, and 2 spoons of sugar for the whole batch.

We all ate together, baby in his chair at the table.

I took baby, DH cleaned up.

Than I run 1.7 miles again. I'm very proud of myself and I do feel more energy.

After I was done, DH run for 45 minutes (he is in a much better shape).

My mom came to visit after 4. I hit the shower, used computer for 20 min and got ready to leave.

Left house at 5 and went shopping in NJ.
All I bought was a simple, cheap box from West Elm (the color matches my furniture) and I wanted a small box to keep jewelry that I set aside to wear in the morning, so that I don't have to search for it when I have to run.
$19 total + tax (and $17 toll)



Then to our favorite Korean place in Fort Lee $53:







Not healthy, but quite tasty. And, since we were on the other side of that toll already, hard to resist the opportunity.

Than quick grocery shopping $72 and one quick beer each at the Dinosaur BBQ ($12):



Today their Dinosaur ale was fresh and perfect, great temperature, crisp, delicious. It is very close in taste to Magic Hat #9 and today it was even better than #9.

Back home by 10 pm (mom had to leave). We were kind of rushing everywhere, but that is how it is. We try to fit as much as we can in whatever little time we have.

Oh, and I have cleaned nothing today.

4 Responses to “Another routine Saturday”

  1. mamasita Says:
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    I'm a little jealous, your Korean meal is a good price, out here it runs closer to $75. We don't have many Korean restaurants, though, so menu prices reflect that.

  2. LuckyRobin Says:
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    I like my pancakes made with white flour, too. Whole wheat flour really does change the flavor when it comes to pancakes. I've found about 1/4 tsp of e.v. olive oil will improve the taste of whole wheat flour pancakes, though.

    Also, that Korean food looks amazing.

  3. Nika Says:
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    This is in "Korea town" in Fort Lee. It is full of Korean restaurants, bakeries, stores, supermarkets and all kinds of other Korean businesses, so the competition is stiff and the food is authentic. But still, this was for only 2 dishes - spicy pork BBQ and a scallion pancake. But this is plenty to be completely full. And it is so tasty -- better than Manhattan korean town and has parking. That hot pancake I could eat every day... what is it with me and pancakes?

  4. baselle Says:
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    Hmmmm. Korean food. Bibimbap and korean bbq. If its not my favorite food, its very close.

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