Dating My Husband

Dan and I have been married for almost 5 years now but we've been dating since we were in high school....that's a whole lotta dates.

Not to be cheesy but I can without a doubt say that he is my absolute best friend. I never get tired of him and he is my favorite person to hang out with.

One thing that both Dan and I completely agreed upon before we had a baby was that we still needed to put in the time to be "us". Obviously our live changed once we added Sophie to the mix, but both of us truly believe that it's so important to still have "Brynn and Dan" time. 

I never thought I'd say this, but it's hard to do. It's insanely hard to leave Sophie for even a minute. Don't get me wrong, we bring Sophie almost everywhere we go (she's been out to eat so many times since being born it's kinda funny), but I had to force myself to leave her with a family member a few times to go on a "date" with my hubby.

I read somewhere that nurturing your relationship with your husband sets a great example for your baby and I agree with that. I think it's so important for a child to see a loving relationship between their dad and mom and it makes for a happy family dynamic. 

So, in the two months that Sophie has been born, we've gone on 2 dates san Sophie. And they were both wonderful! It's great to just take a step back and not talk about diapers, breastfeeding, laundry, the cute thing Sophie did that day, etc. I made a rule that on date night we can't talk about Sophie the whole time....let's face it, sometimes you just crave adult, non-baby related conversation.

So find a family or friend that would watch your little for you for even just an hour and go on a date with your partner.

Breaking into Breakfast

The old saying is true......breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

As a Registered Dietitian my first piece of advice whenever I met with a client was to make sure you have breakfast.

What you have for breakfast is just as important and actually having breakfast. It's important to not only set the tone for your day, but it's extremely important to have protein in the morning when you wake up.

Here are a few of my new favorite breakfast items that I've been having this past week:


A poached or fried egg on top of a bed of micro greens (sometimes I use arugula or spinach) with some smoked salmon.

Eggs are a fantastic choice for breakfast. They are full of protein and quick to cook. The only issue I have is I don't really care very much for eggs on their own. Dan can eat 2 eggs everyday no problem, but I have to dress them up because I don't really love them all that much. Adding smoked salmon adds a little more protein and heart healthy fats. I add just a little greens as a way to add to my daily vegetable servings.


Greek Yogurt with cut fruit and a drizzle of honey.

I fell in love with this dish when I was on vacation in Greece two years ago. Greek Yogurt is lower in sugar than most other yogurts, gives your body healthy bacteria and is packed with protein. Adding just a touch of honey gives it a touch of sweetness.


Ranchero Style Egg White Salad

This is an item I purchased at Trader Joe's that I love. It's got a little kick to it but is low in fat because it's made with whites only and is low in calories. It's pre-packaged so it's great when you are running late or need a quick meal without prep.

Paired with a cup of black coffee....delish