I hope you have the day off, I really really do. That way I won’t feel quite so bad when I tell you I’m lounging around in my pajamas with my hair in a ball at the top of my head and plan on staying this way for the remainder of the morning.
Whenever the Wednesday before Thanksgiving comes around, I am always so grateful for the day off. While two evening conference sessions don’t feel like it at the time, they are totally worth it. Otherwise, I would have to be rushing around trying to make all my Thanksgiving food the day of — no thank you!
Although yesterday was Tuesday, it was really like a Friday, but it’s my Wednesday eats. Talk about confusing. What day is it again?
Breakfast — 5:45 AM
no. description. necessary.
Lunch — 11:30 AM
As disgusting as lunch looked, it was delicious. Squash and kale soup (made with the ginormous squash I received last week) along with Greek yogurt with protein powder mixed in. After I was done eating that, I needed some crunch — along came an apple.
And then I really wished I had brought some bread or crackers. #fail
Snack — 3:30 PM
I thought about my snack all afternoon. I don’t know why — some days I’m not hungry at all during the afternoon, and other afternoons it takes all I have in me not to leave my class to go eat my snack early (kidding, kind of…).
Dinner — 6:15 PM
Can we first talk about how long it took me to get home from the chiropractor today? Seriously, people are driving crazy right now — crazy meaning they don’t know how to drive. I don’t even want to know what happens when it starts snowing. It will be painful. Needless to say, I had about 2 seconds to make dinner before my stomach ate itself.
And then I forgot to take a picture of it — whoops.
And then during my Thanksgiving pre-cooking extravaganza, I ate one of these when they were piping hot out of the oven. Holy moly. I want to eat these for the rest of my life.
Snack — 8:30 PM
A pumpkin protein muffin topped with chocolate chips (oh yes), apples, raisins, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
No better way to end the day.
And I promise if you come back later I will have quite a Thanksgiving dessert recipe for those of you who are last minute bakers!
Question: Are you working a shortened week this week? Did you have today off as well as actual Thanksgiving?
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I made today a day off! Haha no worries, I have a friend taking notes for me. How did you end up cooking that giant squash??
I quartered it and cooked it “meat” side down for about 90 minutes.
Ah I’m so jealous of all you Americans! No Thanksgiving in Mumbai which means a regular working week for me i.e. Monday-Friday and half day Saturday- hard life
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You’re so lucky you have today off too to prep! My weekend starts tomorrow! Err…tonight at 4:31.
i have a half day today… brutal! although i’m able to work from home which means pi’s and my hair in a bun on top of my head… so it’s it
I’d be all for working if it could be done in my pj’s!
Squash and Kale soup sounds simply delicious. And such a vibrant colour! Definitely a perfect comfort food for a PJs-kinda-day.
So jealous of your day off! While you’re having fun cooking up a storm, I’m going to be doing a presentation in one of my classes. Ugh!
I work a full day and then deal with airport and traffic craziness
ENJOY!!!!
The gym is closed today through Friday, so my classes were cancelled. It’s ok…we’re going to take a few days of rest and go back at it with Bootcamp on Saturday morning.
Sadly, I am here at the office right now. Luckily, I will get to leave early. Woohoo! I gotta pick up Gramps from the airport.
I’m jealous you have the entire day off. I’m sitting at my desk for “in-service” right now — clearly, a productive morning for all!
I have started making oats (kind of) like that! They are delicious. I was so nervous at first… but I really like them! And sadly, I do not have the day off, so enjoy it twice as much for me, k!?
You should enjoy your day off girl!
Mike is off today : ) I am happy!
xoxo <3
I had a 1/2 day yesterday and the day off today….I woke up and didn’t really know what to do!
so I went back to sleep.
Wishing I had today off because I have a million and one things to do! Next year I’m totally taking the day off, I hate feeling so rushed before such a fun day.
I have tomorrow and Friday off - should be nice and relaxing! Have a great Thanksgiving Eve
Haha seriously I keep getting confused what day it is. I thought today and yesterday was Friday. I had class, but I skipped so I have the day off
shh!
I have today off because it’s a SNOW DAY! They don’t usually come so early, but I am not complaining. Hope you have a wonderful holiday,
How exciting!!!
Your evening snack looks glorious!!
And I’m a student and have had off since 12:35 on Friday…hate me, I can take it
I’m working today but taking off Friday - hoping we get to leave early today!
I have the day off, but am using it for travel. I woke up at the same time as I do for work, but at least had a more exciting day ahead! Enjoy your pj time and have a happy Thanksgiving
I don’t have today off, but it is a short day by a couple of hours and I get Friday off too
My boyfriend has to work on Friday, and I think that is the perfect time for some shopping!
I’m bummed that my husband doesn’t have today off, but I guess I just have to be thankful for the next four! Can’t wait to see another recipe. I’m still deciding what to bring.
yayyy have fun and take advantage of it Chelsey!
Well, *ahem* I am currently LOOKING for a full-time position, so I do have it off. But with errands and meetings and fulltime job searching+wedding planning, the day goes by fast! whoa…:) Happy Thanksgiving Chelsey~
I just got out of my PJs. At 2. Loving it as well:)
this post made me so thanksgivingly happy! and this post isn’t even really about thanksgiving! love your kate spade bun description!
i control my own schedule since i’m a business owner, but because i’m a cut-throat type A entrepreneur, i am working today. happily.
i am shopping for ingredients to your stuffed squash tonight! (and posted your link to my facebook page, so you might get lots of new readers to keep inspiring). thank you for what you do. i am grateful!
happy thanksgiving, clean eating chelsey! x
Hey, I forgot to bring bread with lunch yesterday, too! Was very unhappy without it.
I have only Thanksgiving off. Fortunately, my normal schedule has me only working 1/2 day on Friday, so I will still have 1/2 day on Friday!
My husband already left work today and just called me to ask “Are you wearing your boots?” He wants to wear my rain/barn Muck boots to go do a digging project in the actual-muck that is our yard.
Love all your eats. I know what you mean about afternoon hunger. I have to have something on hand after I get done teaching to grab once the kiddos are gone somedays, others I can wait.
We had a 1pm dismissal today, though it felt strange since tomorrow is thanksgiving. When I was younger (and also all my college years) we went until Monday, maybe tuesday and then we were done.
Ok, I’ve never tried Greek Yogurt and it is such a staple in a lot of blogs around here….tell me doll, you know when people overdo dairy their skin flares up? How is greek yogurt on the ol system?? It sounds FAB mixed with all the fixin’s!!!!
xxoo
I didn’t get a day off today, but I’m home now from work so it’s all good! A 4-day weekend is better than a 2-day that’s for sure!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Chelsey!
Glad you had an extra day off! It’s always nice to have an EXTRA long weekend.
Your eats look fantastic, as always!
Thanks! I just resent the gues tpost - so sorry!
Well, I’m in Canada so I’ll answer it based on our Thanksgiving holiday in early October - but no! I don’t get the day off before Thanksgiving. That might be because our Thanksgiving falls on a Monday. Hmm.
Jealous— I had to work today. But I do have a 4-day weekend coming up and that is fine with me!! Happy Thanksgiving!