Giving Credit Where Credit is Due (To Jimmy Dean)
Sometimes I don’t give the Big Kid enough credit. Her unwavering independence and willingness to tackle mornings without any help whatsoever is nothing short of a dream come true. While I’m running at full speed to take a shower, feed the baby, comb my hair, make sure lunches are packed, find clothes that don’t look like they’ve been in a pile in the corner for a week, clean up the cat puke in the hallway, and the zillion other things I have to do before I can leave for work each morning, Alexis just does her thing.
She sets her alarm and wakes up on time every day. She gets dressed without any help at all every day. She has her homework done and often helps get Mila dressed. She lets the dogs out for me. She even makes her own breakfast. I don’t hear a peep from her the entire time.
That breakfast thing, of course, is a super big deal. I can’t seem to manage to feed more than one person per mealtime lately. Mila gets priority, so the fact that Alexis takes care of herself saves me from being the jerk mom who doesn’t make sure her kid is fed before school.
For years Alexis has lived on frozen waffles in the morning. Each and every morning she microwaves three of them and then watches TV while she munches. It’s great, except that lately dinners haven’t been the most balanced of meals. We’re running at top speed in the evenings just as much as we are in the mornings. Long of the short, there wasn’t enough protein happening in her day.
Boom.
I was asked to give Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches a try at what can best be described as the perfect time. They met all of the requirements – microwavable so Alexis can continue to make her own breakfast, fast, delicious, and they pack the protein punch that she was missing.
The morning after I tossed two boxes in our freezer, one of the boxes was empty. Apparently Alexis isn’t the only one who is a fan of a Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Croissant sandwich early in the day (she takes the sausage off her sandwich since she’s still rocking the vegetarian lifestyle – that means the husband gets double sausage. Win-win.). The next day she destroyed the Delights sandwich with egg and spinach. I hid the Egg, Red Peppers, Onion, and Pepper Jack Cheese Croissant Sandwiches from her because I’ve decided I’m not sharing those. SHHHH! (To learn more about Jimmy Dean and to see a complete list of product offerings visit Jimmy Dean's website or check them out on Facebook.)
More protein. Just as much independence. That’s exactly how I like to start my day. What about you? What’s your favorite way to start the day off right? Share your answer in the comments for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Reader Comments (209)
Lots of coffee and happy children.
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My very favorite way is pancakes, eggs, hashbrowns, bacon… mmm A big ol’ breakfast. I don’t get to eat that very often, which makes it even more of a treat :)
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I like to eat a bowl of oatmeal.
I eat protein for my morning to help get me going!!! kimstclair39@yahoo.com
I like to start the day off with a boiled egg and apple juice
I wake up and turn on the weather. I have to say Dennis Bowman on KDKA TV (Pittsburgh) is how I start my day. Coffee follows.
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Depending on the day, sometimes either toast and yogurt, protein bar, or sandwich.
vanilla latte and an egg, bacon and cheese biscuit!
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To get my day off to a great start I enjoy a kefir smoothie - oh yum!
thank you
Tweet https://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/574370386860601344
My favorite way to start the day is 10 minutes of stretching and a smoothie
Check out @crunchycolletti's Tweet: https://twitter.com/crunchycolletti/status/574399751145177088?s=09
My favorite way to start my day is with a piping hot mug of tea, preferably Earl Grey. :)
My favorite way to start the morning is with coffee and a pastry.
I start the day off right by getting a good night's sleep, and enjoying a hearty breakfast.
I like to eat a protein-packed breakfast.
Coffee then more coffee then more coffee and then breakfast which is usually toast and fruit
I like to start my morning with a bowl of cereal. Simple and just what I like.
I love to start the day off right with fresh berries and Greek yogurt.
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My favorite way to start the day off is with a large cup of coffee!
tweeted https://twitter.com/StaceyRenee711/status/574928937190469632
I like to start my day off with a bowl of high fiber cereal and a cup of coffee.
the best way to start the day off right is by getting a good night's sleep the night before.
My favorite way is with a cup of tea and delicious breakfast
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I love to have oatmeal, a breakfast sandwich or a smoothie for breakfast!
A large cup of coffee and a bowl of whole-grain chocolate oatmeal to the tune of my favorite Pandora station is my favorite way to start the day!
a hot cup of coffee
I need my coffee first thing in the morning!
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I start my day off with a hot cup of coffee
I like my coffee, fruit and protein!
have a cup of latte!
https://twitter.com/HappyTina0115/status/576176172364640256
I like eggs and potatoes for breakfast. They keep me full for a long time.
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i like starting the day off with coffee
I like to start of with a protein breakfast and hot cup of coffee!
i love bagels
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I love to start my day with a hearty breakfast. I'm currently trying to perfect the sunny side up egg....practice!
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My day starts off with a hot breakfast.
with a prayer
https://twitter.com/sweetums82/status/577083856504819712
a bowl of cereal and a glass of OJ
I rarely start my day off "right", but when I do it's with a fresh fruit smoothie.