Have I mentioned I’m in a serious breakfast rut lately? Nothing is getting me jazzed up in the mornings. Suggestions welcomed.
half whole wheat bagel, toasted, with half a smashed banana, peanut butter, MILA and cinnamon
After a morning snooze, we were off for a day of errands, starting with my dermatologist appointment.
Why yes, that is my child chewing on keys. Ew, bad mom moment caught on camera. I eventually took them away from her and handed her a squeeze pouch, but she gnawed on keys for longer than I care to admit.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love my dermatologist? I have a family history of melanoma and was blessed with plenty of freckles that need constant observation. Wait. That’s a lie. They are moles. But why does the word mole have to sound so gross why the work freckle is dainty and cute?
I’ve had countless biopsies over the years. Well, I can count 10, but it might be more. Some have come back atypical, but nothing cancerous. Still, you’ll always find me armed with sunscreen, cursing my teenage years when I tried to get as dark as possible and visiting my dermatologist annually.
If you’ve never been for a body scan, go. It sounds scarier than it is. The dermatologist simply looks over your skin, from head to toe, closely and with a little light and magnifying glass. Mine also takes pictures of spots she wants to monitor and can identify mystery skin issues with ease.
Over the past couple of years, my number of biopsies has decreased rapidly and I owe it to taking better care of my skin. However, it doesn’t mean I don’t have scars to show from past lesions. Oh well, I’ll take scars over skin cancer!
Yesterday I escaped with one tiny scrape on my chest, just to be safe. A-ok with me.
Turkey burger on whole wheat with grilled onions.
We stopped at my favorite lunch spot, Blu*Star Grill, to fill up. I always order as many free toppings as possible to serve as Hailey’s lunch.
She had turkey burger, broccoli, avocado and cucumber.
After lunch we hit up the bank, where I noticed Hailey acting fussier than usual. I picked her up and realized her forehead was on fire.
Awesome.
What a fun milestone- her first fever! I tossed our to do list aside and we headed home. Her fever topped out at 101 before I gave her some Tylenol. I’m not a fan of doling out medicine, but I wasn’t up for messing with a high fever either. The Tylenol seemed to do the trick. I called the doc who confirmed it was most likely a reaction to her 12 month shots, since any reaction usually comes 7-10 days later. We spent a lot of the late afternoon in the backyard, where Hailey was content to crawl around and swing.
I was content to watch her and eat a banana.
Luckily she still went down at 7:00 without a hitch, and I got to work on dinner.
I’m really loving this week of new recipes. It feels good to switch things up.
Last night’s dinner was very spa-like.
And yet surprisingly filling.
Baked salmon over fruit and kale salad.
Eating my greens because it’s good for my skin! And, like always, thanks for hosting WIAW, Jenn!
Have you ever been for a skin exam?
Molly @ Duchess of Fork says
Oh I love breakfast! I’ve actually been taking pictures of my breakfast creations recently to do a post about my go-to choices. I love wheat toast or bagels with peanut butter and sliced bananas or apples. Toasted wheat waffles are great with the same toppings. I’m also a big breakfast sandwich fan, so I’ll mic an egg (w/ splash of milk, salt and pepper) in a small ramekin for 45 seconds, then put on a sandwich thin or mini bagel with avocado, tomatoes and cheese. So good!
Erin says
I recently went through a breakfast rut too. I was eating protein pancakes every single day, but I switched it up with omelets, gluten-free waffles, pumpkin oatmeal, and Greek yogurt with fruit.
Brittany says
I need to play around with oatmeal toppings. Maybe I’ll get some pumpkin butter because that’s the only thing that got me excited about oatmeal last year 🙂
Jessie says
I’m thinking you should try some smoothies for breakfast! They always keep me so filled, and if you eat them like ice cream, they taste even better (@least to me haha).
Poor Hailey. I hope she is feeling better!
Brittany says
I love smoothies! The truth is I hate cleaning the blender. Isn’t that the laziest thing you’ve ever heard?
Jessie says
Ha Ha girl, I’m not even gonna lie to you.. it is! I find it to the be the easiest thing?? Are you doing it wrong, and making it more complicated for yourself?
Jessie says
Ha Ha, I wish I could lie to you and say it’s not.. but truth be told, it kinda is lol! I find it to be so easy. Are you making it more complicated for yourself? haha
Jessie says
Ha, okay well sorry for posting 2 different comments. The first one said it didn’t go thru. Whoops!!
Brittany says
haha, no problem! I use peanut butter and it gets on the blades, then I have to soak and scrub. Told you, lazy. I admit it!
Erica says
Lol I also hate the word mole – it’s a pet peeve of mine when my bf says anything about mine. I politely remind him that they are freckles 🙂
Brittany says
Love it! I’m always referring to mine as freckles. David knows better than to correct me 😉
blackhuff says
A fever is never a cool thing for any parent to handle. Rest assure, they do get fewer and fewer as they grow up. Which is great.
Breakfast usually involves either Rolled oats with Soy milk, peanut butter and papaya. Or I will have some All Bran Flakes with soy milk, one boiled egg and an apple. Lastly but not the least, I will sometimes have 2 scrambled eggs (or 2 egg omelet) with 30g of cheddar cheese, 75g of tuna in water on whole wheat toast.
I’ve never been to the Dermatologist before. I’m not one which have ever or presently like to lay in the sun nor sunbed. I do keep an eye on my skin but there’s nothing that makes me worry at the moment.
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
I had a skin exam in college, but it was because I want to a dermatologist to try to figure out my acne issues. They wanted to put me on accutane (SCARY!) so I didn’t go back haha. Still battling breakouts 🙁 Boo!
Anyways, my breakfast has been smoothies on repeat. I LOVE them!
Brittany says
Aw, that’s a sucky experience! I’ve gone through a few sub-par derms before finding my love!…um I mean my current dermatologist 😉
Stefanie says
Yes, EVERYONE should go get a body scan done regularly! I lost a good friend to melanoma in March and seeing his struggle to beat the cancer and the toll it took when he realized it was a losing battle is something I’d never wish on my worst enemy.
Good for you for getting ahead of the game with regular checks!
Brittany says
Oh my gosh, Stefanie, I’m so sorry for you loss. That is terrible. I am sure his battle encouraged others to check early and often.
Maria says
Feel better, Hailey!
I really want to visit Mooresville to try BlueStar Grill (and visit you, duh) – it sounds like a place that would be one of my regular stops as well.
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily says
I hate when my kids have fevers, they are miserable 🙁 I hope Hailey is feeling better!
Rachel Layfield says
Love your blog! Thanks for stopping by and reading mine! I will definitely have to keep up with yours. Your breakfast bagel looked delicious! Im going to try the smashed banana on top! I am with you on administering meds to little ones. I have a 3 and 1 year old and I of course give it if they are hurting or uncomfortable. But otherwise, we just let their little bodies do what it was made to do…with a little treat thrown in;)
jamie says
That kale salad looks delish. We love kale over here. Thanks for linking up.
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says
I’ve been loving frozen waffles (toasted) with a little cream cheese or almond butter spread. Delicious! And easy 🙂
That salmon + kale salad looks amazing!
Meghan says
I just went to the dermatologist in march and showed her a small mole on my arm that had gotten darker. She took it off and called me later to say it was in the process of changing to melanoma. I had to see a plastic surgeon and have surgery with 1/2 in margins cut. Just got the cast off recently! Everyone should get checked at least yearly even if you’re not a “sunbather.” mine was problably from years of running.
Hope Hailey is feeling better!
jen says
aw, poor hailey! i hope she starts feeling better soon. i can only imagine the first fever experience must be a slightly scary one.
i really need to make the derm part of my routine again. stupid health insurance!
Sarah says
I had a very suspicious mole on a birthmark when I was 8/9. My mom took me to the derm and I ended up having it removed. I traded it out for a pretty significant scar on my leg but I’m with you – way better than skin cancer!
p.s. Thanks for linking up for Wednesday Walkabout!
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Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
I <3 kale! I make the best kale and bleu cheese salad.
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
I’ve definitely had skin exams, and I’ve had one chunk cut off of my back. My poor mom has had probably 50 spots removed, and several have involved surgery. Getting tan is SO not worth it!
Also, saw the pics of Hailey’s birthday … adorable!!
Nicole says
Breakfast idea: ‘Mexican Eggs’ – I scramble up eggs, then garnish with black beans, plain greek yogurt (sour cream), avocado, tomatoes, onion, salsa, avocado, cheese.. whatever you have on hand 🙂