Housewife Monday

I want to be a housewife. Today was perfection. Since I had the day off of school, I got laundry done, worked out, cleaned, grocery shopped, baked cookies, walked the dog. It was all fantastic.

I started the day by making pancakes for my husband.


I also nibbled on a couple while I was making the batch – but never got around to having a plate for myself.

Then I did an hour of yoga, took Punky for a nice walk, and went to the grocery store.

After yoga, I drank this to help my gumby-like muscles


This was a sample from Mix 1 – and again – I loved it. So far, I’ve really been a fan of these smoothies. Convenient and tasty – and the stats aren’t too shabby. This was mix berry, and it tasted like raspberries – yum, yum.

After grocery shopping, I was really hungry, so I came home to whip up a delightful lunch. First, I assembled a quesadilla.


Cheddar, avocado, black beans


Into a hot pan for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cheese is melty

Then, some Kale Chips!


One head of kale, washed, drizzled with 1 tbs. of evoo and sprinkled with salt – baked at 375* for 12 minutes


I dipped the quesadilla in equal parts salsa and plain yogurt.

Then I made a batch of HEAB’s oaties


Oh Lordy, why did it take me so long to find this recipe!! I could have eaten all the batter myself. I made mine with chunky peanut butter, walnuts, and chocolate chips. I die.

After my fare share of oatie sampling (and laundry folding) – I made myself a fruit snack.


Grapes and two cuties.

For dinner, I’m making tuna melt pita sandwiches.

And since I pretty much solidified my status of “cat lady” yesterday – I thought I would go ahead and unabashedly share this picture of my other cat, Bagheera (Baggy for short, because he’s so fat) sleeping on the couch.


Makes me feel all squishy.

37 thoughts on “Housewife Monday

  1. I would love to be a housewife, since I’m the only one currently employed I think that might be a bad decision for us right now. BUT, I think it’s a definite future possibility. :-)

  2. I always think the same thing on days off as well and especially during summer break! Unfortunately, I don’t think that will happen unless I have babies…and that won’t be much of a break then, eh?

    Those pancakes look tasty! Lucky Meeker!

  3. All things in our live are designed….and it will happen. Meeker is likin’ all that good food. I am going to make kale chips soon. I made cashew nut butter today..and some other things. I would love for you to be home…I could babysit!! Really :) Don’t forget us when we leave… Evoo…did you get that at Sprouts?

  4. By the time i see any of your pics of your lunch or dinner creations, i have always already eaten and it’s too late to eat anything… This upsets me because i crave everything you bake/cook. haha. I actually attempted the flax balls today, and they were awesome! Obviously not as pretty, nor did they form the texture i was expecting from your pics, but it’s definitely my fault for adding a few things. I have a bad habit of throwing too many ingredients into one dish simply because i love them all. Bagheera is the coolest name ever. Jungle book?

  5. Awwww adorable kitty!! ;) and I’ve decided that I want a “jobby”; meaning that I have a job but it’s really a hobby because I don’t necessarily need to work anymore. I think my ideal jobby would be to own a pottery studio or a boutique (cause then I could wear all the clothes haha)

  6. My Monday sounds like your Monday! It feels so good to get caught up on… life & chores. :)

    The cat pic totally cracked me up… how do animals sleep when they’re all smashed up and in awkward positions?!

  7. haha, i feel squishy too from that cat! tooooo cute! i can’t say i want to be a housewife (although maybe that is because i don’t even have a boyfriend…perhaps?), but i would love to have a job working from home or having flexibility to my day. working for myself would be AWESOME.

  8. I feel that way, too, sometimes…. My house would be spotless!! lol

    Your pancakes look fabulous.. so fluffy!! Your hubby is one lucky guy :)

    Glad you enjoyed your day off.. you deserve it!

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