Cravings!

This should be a fun post :-) I think the real interesting thing about cravings are the logistical issues that they create. You always hear stories about late night cravings, etc. I've never had those. With Nate I had morning cravings--as in 2 bowls of cereal and then a "2nd breakfast" which meant I had to keep my stock of cereal since I was going through several boxes a week and then take my extra breakfast to work.

This time my cravings (and most of my hunger for the day) is centered around lunchtime. This brings a whole other set of issues.

1- Mostly I am wanting something I have to go out to get. I feel bad about this since I know it's expensive and often unhealthy. I tried to stifle my craving for a certain greek salad, that is completely unrealistic to get to with our schedule, by making my own. After spending close to $20 to get all the ingredients (which could have made probably 5 salads) I made it and it just didn't taste right. I think I had 2 bites...so then I decided maybe it was just best to give in to the cravings and not go crazy buying stuff at the grocery store I may or may not eat.

2- It is best if Nate goes down for nap around 11:30-12. Many places do not open until 11. This means that, like today, I am sitting in the parking lot of Moe's at 10:55 waiting for them to turn the open sign on so I can bust in to get my Close Talker with chicken to go! I have also gotten in line at the Chick Fil A drive thru at 10:32, ordered my #1 only to realize that they think I want breakfast and am told it will be 6 minutes until I can get my chicken sandwich and waffle fries :-( Needless to say I just at breakfast for lunch that day. Also, I would love it if every place had a drive through. I won't feel so guilty once I really look like a crazed pregnant lady; but for now I feel a little silly dragging my toddler out of the car just to get mommy's lunch. It would also be more fun if Nate didn't nap at lunchtime so I could meet friends out for lunch. For now I usually eat on the couch and catch up on dvr. (I won't really complain about his nap though...I would like it to stick around as long as possible!)

3- Location, location, location. If I know what I want I often plan our morning outings/errands around where I need to be to get my lunch. (Sad right?) This is crucial when craving Bojangles or Krystal, since there is only one of each in our area. Also, sadly, sometimes you have to frequent more than one grocery store to locate the exact sushi roll you are craving.

4- Neglected husband. I have not been good about planning meals. I'll cook maybe once a week (usually Monday), we'll eat leftovers Tuesday, church on Wednesday and then it's downhill from there. Many nights Joel comes in the door starving and I haven't even thought about heating anything up. Hopefully, for his sake, my appetite will kick in a little bit more around dinnertime.

So, that was probably way more than you wanted to know about my cravings.
Hope you got a laugh :-)