Yup. You heard it here folks. Chocolate for breakfast is good for you…well your well-being.
A couple of weeks ago, a series of things happened one Friday morning that had just Landon and I leaving the house about 30 minutes ahead of schedule. We usually carpool but the husband had an early Dr. appointment that left me flying solo. So thinking on my feet, I said, “Landon! Let’s go get special treats!” Of course he lit up at the thought and off we went.
I wanted a fancy coffee and some fun grub. Fortunately for me, we have a Starbucks in one of our cafes that serves breakfast here on campus (yes, I hear you glaring at me through the screen). They make fresh breakfast and have fun treats. I let him loose in the deserted Starbucks (which was really weird…where was everyone?) and said “pick what you want.” He ran to the little glass case and said, “Mommy I want THAT one!” It was a precious little chocolate mousse. It cost 75 cent and had that boy doing his excited dance. He walked with me to get a fresh blueberry bagel, fruit and my Chai Latte and we sat down at the couches like 2 little kids and pigged out.
He stole my fruit. He made a giant mess on his face. I was a little late to work but ya know what? It was totally worth it. As a working mom, we don’t get many opportunities to just live in the moment and do something spontaneous. Everything is a routine and strategically planned…because it has to be (said the type A mom). So when life hands you an early morning, live it up. Have chocolate mousse for breakfast.
Do you ever find yourself breaking routines to live it up a bit? We’d love to hear your stories too!
In honor of your post, I just ate a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast!
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HIGH FIVES!
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I try to do this with Allan once or twice a month for either breakfast or lunch. We end up with a lot of Mommy & Me time because of my husband’s work schedule and every now I can feel like we’ve fallen into a boring morning routine. So yeah – eat chocolate, or donuts, or Chick Fil A….
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annnnnnd now i want ChickFila. Damn.
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This is a good idea and a great reminder to enjoy those moments.
I struggle with the logistics of getting my three where I want them and hoping that they will behave, but in the end, it’s the happiness that will make the memory!
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I mean this is what you remember when you grow up. Not the same pattern over and over right!?
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Agreed. I remember all of the special little not planned outings my parents did with me.
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When my daughter took two naps a day and would occassionally wake up at 5:30 am or so on a Friday, I would quickly get ready and we would go to breakfast before heading into work. Now, she sleeps until the last possible minute so those chances are limited. I try to schedule a haircut for her during the day so we can do a fun lunch or grab breakfast or lunch some place fun when we go grocery shopping. We seem to have the most fun on those trips!
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I make it a point to get up early at least once/twice a week so that I can spend an extra 20 minutes playing and snuggling with my toddler before bringing him to daycare. Most mornings, he plays/watches Sprout/hangs on my leg while I try and put my face on, feed the dog, get us ready and out the door … It is nice to break the routine and slow down on purpose. It is also really important because such moments are fleeting and our babes are only little once.
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It really is nice. I am so OCD and type A that I need my schedule but sometimes I can break it and it is ok
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This sounds like so much fun! I will have to try to find something fun to do with my son. There is a cupcakery a block from daycare. Maybe I can pick him up early one day and head over for a treat. Spoils dinner, but you only live once!
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That’s a tough one… mornings are not a good time for us, and the hour after daycare pickup is usually not so great. I think maybe I’ll try to work out some a.m. fun – not spontaneity. At 3, my daughter is not a fan.
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Love it. My twins are young yet but I hope to build in many beautiful impromptu moments into their lives