A bit of heaven

So yesterday was a bit of what I refer to as crazy! It started when I dropped the toddler off at daycare and her joyful giggle turned to a sudden whine as I lifted her over the classroom gate. As I pulled out of my parking spot I could see her through the window in full tantrum mode. WHY! I can't explain the heart wrench that sits in my stomach for the rest of the day. I did all I could to keep myself from pulling a U-turn and calling in sick.
Work quickly had my mind elsewhere though. A very influential and kind man around our campus passed away yesterday morning. It created a quiet but very busy sort of atmosphere for the day. Add on top of that urgent meetings and I couldn't tell you where my day went. I office in a small building with about 20 other people. We are on a large University campus but across the street from the main "quad" area. Our building is great most of the time, but because we are limited on space our kitchen and conference room are one in the same. Typically this is not an issue at all, but when urgent meetings come up and last all day...and you placed your lunch in the fridge...it kind of stinks!
I was hoping that if I went over to the gym for a workout that the conference room would be open by the time I got back...SO WRONG. Luckily I had a small packet of peanut butter and a whole wheat english muffin in my bag for emergencies. It tasted amazing after a 2 mile run!
We had our traditional Monday evening dinner at the local pub with my sister and her family. In the past I would typically order fajitas or a burger in fries. I knew that I wanted to get something that would fill me up but healthy. I ended up picking a flat bread pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil and goat cheese. AMAZING.
I finished up the night cooking up some protein cookies that my friend Jen (Mom to the Max) posted a few weeks ago. I am literally in heaven...these little bits of oatmeal, peanut butter, vanilla goodness are to die for! Seriously, give them a try. I rolled mine into about 40 balls and put them in the fridge for an easy grab when I am craving something sweet! Trust me you will thank me later!