Crazy weather here today. I started out with a nice long walk in the rain – Punky was lovin’ it. Then I came home to dry off and inhale this protein packed bowl of savory goodness.

1 egg + 2 egg whites with edamame, peas, hot sauce
I snacked on a crispy gala mid-morning. (Very Cait inspired!)

At lunch, I had leftovers, as always.

Sweet potato soup, plus some turkey pepperoni, carrots + hummus
Snacktime


Lemon Bumble Bar. I was a little wary of the lemon flavor because I usually steer clear of fruity bars (I had a bad experience…) – but this was GOOD! Very subtle. Not my favorite, but I still liked it. These bars have yet to disappoint.
I did some moving after work just to rev-up my energy. I ran up and down my stairs 40 times and did some push-ups and sit-ups. I was tired and sweaty afterwards…no gym needed! I would rather have gone for a run, but the weather was a little iffy (more on that later…).
Dinner

Black beans and quinoa with corn and cilantro. Topped with tomatoes. Deeelish.
In the 3rd grade world…
We had a tornado today. Well, we had funnel clouds today and our town issued a “tornado warning”.
Elementary school translation: over 500 kids in the hallway on their knees and elbows, covering their heads while crying and hyperventilating. The mob mentality created complete pandemonium. We had to keep the kids like that for 15 -20 minutes while the storm passed. When the “tornado” had passed and the kids were safely back in the classroom (drying their tears and ogling at the 3 inches of hail on the ground), I played Here Comes the Sun and let the kiddos “free write” about the experience in an attempt to restore some peace and order for the last hour of school.


Mmmmm that breakfast of yours looks a whole lot like my dinner frequently haha. YUM.
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ooooh i want that black beans/corn/quinoa dish asap!!!
I adore the way you use music with your class. It’s awesome and I am sure your students LOVE it.
What a great way to transition back into the classroom after all the excitement! Love the music and “free write” ideas….. wish you had been my teacher in any grade!!
Yikes, glad everyone was ok! I’ve avoided that Bumble flavor for the same reason; maybe I’ll give it a try now.
OHMIGOSH! I was always deathly afraid of the tornado drills. And I hated staying in the hall like that!
I love walks in the rain! So refreshing.
The tornado warning sounds scary! But I love how you played Here Comes the Sun and let the kids free write. Perfect idea!
Haha YAAAAAAAAAY for crispy galas! I was going to link to you last night too because I felt so exhausted and I was remembering your post yesterday when you said you could’ve gone to bed at 6pm!
I’m not a huge fan of fruit flavored bars either – are we the same person or what? I’m glad that one was good though – it’s a nice, pleasant surprise
That dinner looks fabulous – I wish it were in front of me right now so I could eat it.
You’re such a good teacher Katie – and I love your choice of song
On my run last night I ran by one of those tornado horns. No idea the technical term, so I am sticking with tornado horn, haha. Of course, right when I walk by it starts blarring. I thought I was going to go deaf!
A tornado would FREAK me out. We just don’t get those in MA, thank God
oh my gosh – poor things! the SAME thing happened when i was in 5th grade, and i FLIPPED out. to this day, i still HATE storms (mostly in fear of dying in a tornado). yep, there’s one more crazy thing about me.
Yes… a tornado would freak me out! And then to imagine 20 younger kids doing the same thing… eek!
I grew up in Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains. This time of the year tornados are a fact of life. Still scary sometimes.
Here comes the sun……..how creative. What a great idea to have the children write about their experience.
I haate tornadoes and warnings, so I would have been crying with the kiddos.
Glad everything turned out okay though!
aww I remember so many of those days back in elementary school bc I live in Oklahoma! Glad a tornado didnt actually form!
Aww your poor terrified students! We dont really get crazy weather like that here, but I can imagine it would be pretty scary!
Is that what that was? Here in the springs we just got some rain with a tiny bit of snow, but those clouds sound horrifying! The writing activity sounds like a fantastic opportunity to make the best of it!!
OMG! I totally remember tornado drills from my elementary days back in Aurora, Colorado…….however they made me excited as I loved “storms”. Those were the days I miss them so………..=(
Haha, I LOVE storms, too! I thought it was so exciting!
We’re supposed to get tornados tomorrow. It’s ruining my plans!
I totally remembered those scary drills when I was a kid! I think I am still scarred!
I was petrified of tornadoes as a kid, and I’m from Pennsylvania! I can’t imagine how terrifying that must be. Glad you’re all safe! I love the presentation of your dinner in that glass bowl- so pretty! Hope you have a great weekend!
What a perfect song! It reminds me of the Parent Trap (Lindsay Lohan version). I have been quite the fan of savory with breakfast too- I still need something a little sweet, but omlettes have been such a welcome addition to my morning routine as of late.
It reminds me of the of the parent trap, too! I have seen that movie over 50 times, haha.
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Your dinner looks delicious!
And how scary for your kiddos with the storm warnings! I can’t imagine that was very much fun trying to calm them down!!
Thanks for such an amazing comment… I am JEALOUS of your tornado and i am glad you are now probably thoroughly enjoying birthday cake and either relaxing or running (either way enjoying your saturday immensely). It feels so good to be finished my exams, and i can’t wait until i can move into something that i am as passionate about as you are with teaching next year
Happy Birthday Meeker!
Oh WOW!!! Last year, we had a tornado warning at the after-school program I work at. We were actually outside when the sirens went off. It was so scary!!!