I’ve got to figure out how to sleep at night. I had another 2:30am workout last night because I couldn’t sleep…blech. At least I got it out of the way, right?
(Any mamas out there have tips on sleeping through the night when you have a 5lb. squiggly basketball attached to your belly?)
Breakfast
Grape nuts, frosted mini wheats, banana, coconut milk
Lunch
Toasted bagel with cucumber, spinach, and mustard
Snack Drawer
I had never had that type of Clif Bar before – but it was yummy. The only Clif Bar I’ve met and didn’t like was blueberry. Ick.
Dinner
asparagus, buffalo brisket, and salad
I called my grandma last night and asked her how to make brisket. She told me to put it in a covered pan with liquid smoke and worcestershire sauce, and cook it at 225* for 8 hours. And when your 90 year old Nonnie tells you that’s how you cook brisket – you don’t question her.
It was perfect.
Dessert
cakey brownie and a dollop of cool whip
In the 3rd grade world…
This is actually from last Thursday (St. Patrick’s Day), but I felt so lousy last week, that I’m just NOW getting around to posting about what the LEPRECHAUNS did to our classroom!
Those sneaky little buggers. (Surprisingly, they only dumped out the really messy desks – imagine that??)
Luckily, they left a treat for those students who helped clean up…
8 year olds will do just about anything for a peppermint patty.
Love the classroom! That would have been so fun as a kid!
Yummy eats!
I love blueberry clif bars. I don’t like the peanut toffee buzz personally, but the worst ones I’ve ever had were carrot cake and peach.
Leprechauns were always so much fun in elementary school! They left sparkly green footprints everywhere.
Leprechauns! What a great idea! I’m going to have to pass this along to my teacher friends.
I’m interested to see if there are any suggestions about sleeping. I’m having a hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep.
Those same leprechauns come to my classroom too.
However, they’ve never been smart enough to dump out messy desks. Those leprechauns better remember to do that next year.
My leprechauns leave behind homework passes.
Partly because this leprechaun doesn’t always think ahead.
Those darn leprechauns!!! Super cute – those little leprechauns must have known you wanted those kiddos to clean out their desks or something.
I’d do just about anything for a peppermint patty too…
That’s the only Clif Bar I haven’t tried, and surprisingly, it sounds like it could be one of my favorites – if I ever get around to sampling one! Toffee is one of my favorite flavors ever!
You must be exhausted!
I wish I had some super magical advice to give to you, but alas, I have never
been preggers. Hopefully you can figure out something that works for you.
I have never been pregnant, but I have heard that there are some great pregnancy pillows out there that help….I used to be a nanny and the woman I worked for SWORE by her pregnancy pillow.
http://www.amazon.com/LeachCo-Snoogle-Total-Body-Pillow/dp/B000MMHV4Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1301367376&sr=8-4
I got one like this for my sister-in-law when she was pregnant and she liked it…
Good luck :0)
How cute that your Nonnie told you the perfect way to cook the brisket. Grandma knows best.
Haha, love the leprechaun thing! Too funny.
The last month of my pregnancy, I slept on the couch a lot! I think it helped to be able to sort of rest my back on the back of the couch while I was laying on my side (if that makes sense). Our couches aren’t even that comfy, and I’m sure Pete missed me, but it was the only way I could get some rest!
The Snoogle is a lifesaver or the Boppy Body Pillow. A real gem. Get one asap.
The blueberry Clif bars are a little too sweet but I still like them. Just not the whole thing at once!
I hope you get some sleep soon!
Once again, you are the COOLEST teacher ever. Why weren’t there any like you when I was that age? 2:30am workouts are my specialty, and although I am not pregnant, they help me sleep sometimes… Try a warm piece of toast spread with nut butter and sprinkled with a healthy serving of cinnamon… Always puts me right to sleep since I cannot go to bed with my stomach empty. It is impossible.
Well I’m assuming you are using a body or pregnancy pillow? Those help but unfortunately at this far along there isn’t much you can do….we just had our 2nd baby on Friday so I’m more comfortable sleeping but now I’m still up at the wee hours with feedings:)
Awww… so sorry to hear about your not sleeping. The last month or so of pregnancy is so hard. I tried to sleep with a body pillow which helped some.
Those leprechauns sure know how to make a mess!
Hahaha I love the leprechauns dumping out the desks! Mine was always spotless as a kid. I’ve always been a little OCD.
That cakey brownie looks delicious! I remember the days of not sleeping when I was pregnant. Only thing that helped me sleep was a little pregnancy pillow called “The Bean”. Definitely recommend it!
I love reading all about your creative antics! You are such a good teacher, Katie.
Sorry about the sleepless nights. I loooove frosted miniwheats.
that clif is kyles fave – and oddly enough, blueberry is MY fave!! haha. sorry about the late night/early morning sleeplessness. you could always call me on night shift haha
i hope you can find a way to sleep before that baby comes!
I LOVE the leprechaun idea!! I’m so going to do that to my 1st graders next yr! Wonder if the leprechauns could come and visit in April!! Haha. Hope you get some rest.
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Mmmm I love brisket. My mom makes the best brisket and it smells up the whole house while it’s cooking. Haven’t had it in forever!
I read your blog out of order so I know you’ve gotten a little bit more sleep, but I hope you’ve gotten more rest girl!
Hehe, those sneaky little leprechauns!
Grandma knows best!
I’m not sure if you’re trying to avoid caffeine while you’re pregnant (I think you’re supposed to?), so I wanted to let you know that that flavor of Clif bar has caffeine! It’s sneaky like that.