Hugs and Kisses

Random: This morning on my way to work at 6:25 I came across a family of raccoons playing in the road. It was dark and I didn't see them until I was a few feet away. I swerved. I hate swerving, it makes my heart stop. But I didn't hit them, thank goodness. I know I shouldn't swerve for a small furry animal but I love small furry animals. Plus if I had hit one, it would have been the mom and then I would have felt obligated to adopt all the babies and take them home with me. But then my cats would be pissed at me and we all know it's a bad idea to piss off a cat.

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Hey, I never claimed to be normal.

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Yesterday's breks was yet another AB & B dilla. Such a great combo, I bet this would be really good made in a panini press or anything that makes the tortilla crispy.

I really wanted my mid-morning apple but we were so slammed at work that I just couldn't get back to the break room to grab it. Gah! Darn people, don't you understand that I'm hungry?? Ship your Christmas gifts after I eat!

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Needless to say, no one got that memo so around 1:00 (SEVEN HOURS AFTER BREAKFAST) I finally sat down for lunch. Veggies, hummus and Oikos with a honey graham Z-bar.

After work I finally grabbed all the goodies/candy I needed to make some Christmas treats. Starting with Abby's pretzel Holiday Hugs. I used Snyder's Pretzel Snaps for the top and bottom and Hershey's Hugs and Caramel Kisses for the inside.Instead of topping them with a red or green M&M I used another pretzel to make little sandwiches. Aren't they cute?

Word of warning: use a separate tray for the pretzels with Hugs and the ones w/Caramel Kisses - the white chocolate melts much faster. I had a few that gooped all over the place but not to worry, I made sure to destroy the evidence. :) The broken and ugly ones have no calories, you know.

Then I thought it was unfair to favor one flavor over the other so. Yeah.I quickly sorted myself out and realized I was actually hungry for real food. THIS was hard to do.

I took a break from the oven when the husband came home and I made us a quick and easy dinner. Cheese ravioli, leftover meat sauce and steamed broccoli. The ravioli was pretty high in calories so I made it my garnish rather than the main event. My bowl started with a cup of baby spinach, wilted, and some steamed broccoli. Topped with about half a cup of sauce, some cheese ravioli with a sprinkle of Parmesan.It was just what I needed after all that sugar and I actually couldn't even finish it all. Good thing, because I had another recipe to try out, Peanut Butter Cup Cookies.

I split one with the hubs after they cooled and then went back for another one. Damn dessert demons. I have all the willpower in the world when it comes to french fries, burgers, chips and pizza but put a fresh-baked cookie in front of me?? It's all over.Much-needed Workout: 2.25 miles w/incline on treadmill, I actually did some jogging intervals (5.2 mph) this time. I hated it but felt great and loose afterward.

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Question: Are you a hugger? I hate hugging, always have. The only people I willingly hug are my parents (especially since I only see them a few times a year) and sometimes my husband. But I'm usually drunk when he gets a hug. If I ever have a blogger meet up with you, please, no hugs.

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