Year 4, Day 58

A cold rainy Monday is a tough order on the first day back after a long school vacation. During vacation, I got to sleep late because the kids were in different and later-starting programs. Seems silly but those 15 minutes make all the difference.  Felt like I was lounging around the Wald0rf Astoria, practically.   Did I mention I inherited a Kitchenaid from my mother?  Yes indeedy, and it is a 4.5 quart model and I have not yet put it through its paces, but I believe I'll be making my Grandmother's recipe for sponge cake next weekend.

Breakfast

Kashi Go Lean 

Heritage Flakes

Banana, Strawberries, Blueberries

Soy Milk

Coffee

Lunch: Russo's ($6.41)- a desperate cry for help

Romaine, olive mix (strange, not the usual), peppers, mushrooms, feta, balsamic vinegar, pepperocini, chicken.

Snack

60 Almonds

2 Cheese Sticks

2 cups decaf

1 piece of Green Light Jerky

Dinner

Salmon

Cauliflower

More Salad

Year 4, Day 50: M & I Bachelors

Ruby and Emily still in New York, Magnolia and I on our own. She woke up and wanted to go to the 'big park,' so naturally I obliged. It was a nice day.  We hung out and had a great time, though sometimes I am overwhelmed by the humanity on display in the form other annoying parents.  I have to keep asking myself, "Am I that?"  Today I can still answer "no," but not sure for how long.  

Breakfast

Two Eggs

3 Strips Bacon

Whole Wheat Matzah and Cream Cheese

Coffee

Snacking with Magnolia on the Playground

Grapes

Cashews

Lunch

Matzoh with Cream Cheese

Romaine, Cabbage, Feta & Balsamic

Gefilte Fish with Horseradish

Snacking at the Soccer Game

1 Joy Stick (Whole Foods Jerky Treat)

25 Almonds

Dinner

Tilapia en pappilote

Broccoli

Dessert

Robert's First Sponge Cake

Year 3, Day 32: Day after Party First Night of Pre-Passover

Awash in sugar, carbs and simple volume, I am literally swimming against the tide. I have no exercise plan. My mother has a treadmill, but we're kind of tired. I start to think maybe I'll work out at the hotel tomorrow. That thought gives me peace as I embark on another big day of non-stop eating.

Breakfast
Total Whole Grain
Go Lean
Banana
Strawberries
Whole Foods Unsweetened Soy Milk

etc. snacks
boston lite popcorn
almonds & cashews

Lunch:
1 tri-color chicken salad wrap
cole slaw
pickles
chicken breast

Passover Dinner:
Whole Wheat Matzoh (1 Board)
Assorted Cheeses
Chopped Chicken Liver
Chicken Soup
Gefilte Fish
Three bits of Entrees:
Chicken Breast
Brisket
Swedish Meatballs
Salad
Broccoli

Dessert
1 Coconut Bruce's Macaroon
1 Slice Aunt Doreen's Sponge Cake
1 Slice Bruce's Marble Sponge Cake

Of course, the family holiday supper is not very much different in practical reality from the 'all you can eat buffet' but in many ways it's worse because in some cases, as tonight, you are literally sitting at the table looking at the food. So unlike the buffet where you can win the skirmish by just not going up again to the buffet (even though your wallet cries out for you to do so) it's nearly impossible to sit at the table when you have to pass this or that thing to this or that other person. Then on Passover, you HAVE to eat matzoh sandwiches. It's in the Haggadah. No fooling around, you have to. Of course the Jews of ancient Egypt didn't need South Beach because they were walking all the time.