Belated Christmas Present

on January 26, 2011
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I never told you guys what I got the Husband for Christmas!  Well, I got him a snazzy University of Miami watch, a homemade scrapbook, and two tickets to see Billy Elliot.  We finally cashed in our tickets!  The play was so good, too.

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The kid who played Billy Elliot was amazing – such a great ballet dancer and only 13.  His biography make the Husband and I feel like an underachievers.

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Another fun thing about the play? The actors kept mentioning Maggie Thatcher (the British Prime Minister).  Did you know our Maggie’s full name is Margaret Thatcher?  See the resemblance?

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Before leaving for the play, I snacked on some cereal:

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And ate a Sweet Potato and Baked Beans dish for dinner – so easy and so delicious!  With a bunch of veggies on the side.

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Hit up the snack bar at intermission (ate half):

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And drank some merlot.

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Dang, I’m pooped!  Who would’ve thought a middle-of-the-week play wouldn’t end until 10:30 PM!?

{ 77 comments }

 

  • Becki January 26, 2011, 11:19 pm

    So glad that you loved Billy! It’s such a great play! I’m a ballet teacher, and 2 of my students are currently performing leads in the Toronto edition! 1 even played Billy on Broadway last year! A couple other students are extra’s as well!!

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 9:53 am

      Wow that’s awesome! You must be an excellent teacher 🙂

  • Camille January 26, 2011, 11:21 pm

    Have you seen the movie? So good!
    And geez, that kid should really get a hobby! 🙂

  • Ashley January 26, 2011, 11:24 pm

    Wow! No one is that well rounded! What’s wrong with that kid? : )

  • Runeatrepeat January 26, 2011, 11:31 pm

    I am so tragic about staying out late mid-week. It’s a school night! Not really, but still…

  • annette January 26, 2011, 11:35 pm

    WOW that looks amazing! And that kid’s bio would make ANY of us feel like underachievers, holy amazingness by age 13!!

  • Amber K January 26, 2011, 11:46 pm

    That’s exactly why my husband and I don’t go out on weeknights. We end up staying up sooo late! Glad you had fun though!

  • Karen January 26, 2011, 11:46 pm

    How on earth did you have the will power to stop after HALF the bag?!

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 9:53 am

      It was technically a two serving bag so I started to get ill. 😉

  • Maryann January 26, 2011, 11:49 pm

    I agree with Karen!! M&ms=addicting.

  • Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) January 26, 2011, 11:49 pm

    so fun!!! i can’t stay out that late anymore either. 🙂 I’m doing your sweet potato and baked beans combo tomorrow for the first time–I can’t wait. 🙂

  • Chelsey (Cookteen) January 26, 2011, 11:50 pm

    Thats crazy how he is only 13! I’ve heard great things about Billy Elliot, I can’t wait to see it

  • Ilana January 26, 2011, 11:57 pm

    I looooved Billy Elliot – I saw it back when it first opened on B’way. It’s one of the best new shows I’ve seen in a looooong time. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • Jenn January 27, 2011, 12:08 am

    Aww! I’m glad to hear the play was good because my mom bought her and my dad tickets for Christmas too! I’ll pass the word along!

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 9:54 am

      Nice! It was great 🙂

  • Ali @ Ali Runs January 27, 2011, 12:27 am

    I can never stop half way with a bag of m&m’s, especially peanut. They are my favorite 🙂

  • Jasmine @ Eat Move Write January 27, 2011, 12:29 am

    What fun! I took my hubby on a surprise date a while back to a play – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It was so fun. Glad you had a good time! Peanut MMs are my favorite candy, btw.

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:11 am

      Oh I love Joseph. Such a good play!!!

  • Sana January 27, 2011, 12:43 am

    Billy is from Bern!!! I love Switzerland 🙂 Cute dateee!

  • Katy (The Singing Runner) January 27, 2011, 12:45 am

    I’m seeing Billy Elliot in Tampa at the beginning of February! I can’t wait! 😀

  • courtney @ the granola chronicles January 27, 2011, 12:48 am

    I always see that sweet potato/baked beans combo but haven’t tried it. I must change that soon!

  • Beatrix @ Beaglebea January 27, 2011, 1:03 am

    Sounds like a great evening..glad you enjoyed it.

  • Sophia @ Raven Waves January 27, 2011, 1:19 am

    I’ve heard this play is so good! Love your dinner idea, and the M&Ms for the play snack! 🙂

  • maria @ Chasing the Now January 27, 2011, 1:36 am

    I know what you mean about being pooped. This week has about done me in! 🙂

  • Flo January 27, 2011, 3:49 am

    Hope your dog has a better personality that Maggie Thatcher! 🙂

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:13 am

      Ehhhh. Not really. LOL

  • Gill (snaxandthecity) January 27, 2011, 4:00 am

    Love Billy Elliott! Glad you enjoyed the show. I laughed at the Maggie/Maggie comparison – I hope your Maggie is a bit sweeter than ours was!

  • Orla January 27, 2011, 5:02 am

    I love that you called your dog after Margaret Thatcher.
    We called ours Charlie Bird http://graciesbakes.com/2010/11/22/i-love-charlie-bird/ – after a journalist on our national broadcaster. He was the Washington Correspondant for a year but came home because he was homesick/needy. Our dog is the neediest dog I have ever come across – constantly looking for attention. Hence the Name!

  • Mary January 27, 2011, 6:17 am

    Haha growing up my family had a yellow lab named Maggie – also short for Margaret Thatcher!!

    • Mary January 27, 2011, 6:17 am

      PS – now we have another lab named “Big Ben” – ha.

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:14 am

      Aww how sweet! i love both names!

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:14 am

      Aww how sweet! i love both names!

  • Katie January 27, 2011, 6:33 am

    Oh thats awesome you got him tix! I wanted to see that when I was in Chicago last month and they cancelled the shows for the week I was there ; p I am going to chicago next week but Billy Elliot doesnt start up again until March : p

    So glad you guys had fun!

    Peanut M and M’s rock ; )

  • Lauren January 27, 2011, 6:44 am

    What a great gift! I bet hubby loved it. 🙂

    And I love your fancy wine and chocolate dessert at the theater. Livin’ it up girl! 😉

  • Marie-JourneytoBodyZen January 27, 2011, 7:03 am

    Cool date! I haven’t been to a play in so long!

  • Haleigh January 27, 2011, 7:05 am

    I love going to the ballet! I’m glad that you had a good time 🙂

    Peanut M&M’s are my favorite chocolate candy in the states. They just can’t be beat.

  • Marie January 27, 2011, 7:15 am

    Aw I love that movie, what a great present! I’d love to see the play. Fun date!

  • Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine January 27, 2011, 7:18 am

    Billy Elliot is one of my FAVORITE movies, but I haven’t seen the play yet. I should try to see if NYU is offering their student discount to see it on Broadway!! Glad you liked it!

  • Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete January 27, 2011, 7:23 am

    I love that movie — haven’t watched it in forever!

    And Margaret Thatcher is a hilarious name for a dog.

    When I was younger I “birdsat” for a bird named Harrison Ford!

  • Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl January 27, 2011, 7:34 am

    5 languages at 13?! I’d settle for 2 at 28 and be pretty excited about it!

  • Janine January 27, 2011, 7:48 am

    When I saw Billy Elliot in Chicago it was the same actor..what a coincidence! And you are right, he’s AMAZING!

  • Baking 'n' Books January 27, 2011, 8:03 am

    I’ve watched that movie a LONG time ago!

    Did you make your own beans?

  • Lee January 27, 2011, 8:03 am

    I really like that song Electricity from the play. I have it on a lot of running mixes. Yes, I am a weirdo that runs to showtunes.

  • Brenda January 27, 2011, 8:04 am

    Caitlin, I’d really like your opinion on something. What are your thoughts on ignoring someone’s specific question in the comments section after a blog post? You’ve been really great about this but not everyone is. My questions are not inappropriate so why not answer?

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:17 am

      Hmmmm….

      1) Maybe 5 other people asked the same question and it was already answered in the comment section? I try to copy and paste answers when I get the same question multiple times but not everyone does this.

      2) Honestly sometimes you just overlook questions by accident. I read every comment and make mental notes to answer questions but sometimes I can’t find it again! I know this happened to me last week, someone asked me about half marathon training and then for the life of me I couldn’t find the question again.

      3) Some bloggers are just so busy with their real jobs that they don’t have time to answer all the questions.

      This isn’t the way I like to do things (obviously) but I know most bloggers don’t miss questions on purpose!

      Can I answer your question? 🙂

      • Brenda January 27, 2011, 2:57 pm

        Thank you for your thoughts, you are so sweet! For a reader, it feels like bloggers are writing for us. But maybe I’m wrong. Maybe it’s just a way for people to express their thoughts without thinking about who is reading and why we are reading. Oh well! I’m glad I can count on you Caitlin, you help me make better choices everyday!!

        • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 3:16 pm

          Thank you Brenda 🙂

  • Elizabeth @ The Sweet Life January 27, 2011, 8:04 am

    What a great combo of gifts! Glad you liked the play.

  • Maddie (Healthy Maddie) January 27, 2011, 8:17 am

    Glad you had a good time at the play!

  • Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday January 27, 2011, 8:21 am

    Ah, I’m so jealous!

    Billy Elliot is my favourite movie.

  • Amanda (Eating Up) January 27, 2011, 8:34 am

    Those sound like great gifts! And I can’t believe that boy is just 13. Makes me rethink what I was doing at 13…

  • Kristina @ Life as Kristina January 27, 2011, 8:58 am

    LOVE seeing plays-we haven’t seen this one yet but we’re going to NYC in March and was thinking about getting tix-thanks for the review!

  • Kara January 27, 2011, 9:00 am

    Peanut M&Ms are such a great candy…almost as good as Pretzel m&ms. I’m waiting on them to come out with Peanut butter filled Pretzel m&ms, how amazing would that be??

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:19 am

      you’re a genius!! patent that!

  • Melissa January 27, 2011, 9:00 am

    I loved Billy Elliot!!! The kids and the dancing are phenomenal! If “In the Heights” comes to town, you should see that one too.. great show!!

  • Katie @ peacebeme January 27, 2011, 9:10 am

    I love the theater!

    I also love peanut M&M’s 😉 and I have been meaning to try that baked bean/sweet potato combo ever since I first saw it on here. Glad you had fun!

  • Erin @ The Grass Skirt January 27, 2011, 9:15 am

    I heard that Billy Elliott was great! I was hoping to catch it in Charlotte too, but no such luck. I am glad that you enjoyed it!

  • Allison @ Food For Healing January 27, 2011, 9:18 am

    sounds like a lovely evening! i could really go for some m&m’s right now ha

  • Sarah (Sarah Learns) January 27, 2011, 9:24 am

    what a great christmas present! 🙂 i love giving “experiences” as gifts!

  • Kathie @ Frugal Fit and Fabulous January 27, 2011, 9:48 am

    love billy elliot!!

  • Beth @ DiningAndDishing January 27, 2011, 9:48 am

    Maybe it’s only because you said it but I actually DO see a small resemblance between the Maggies! No offense to either :).

  • Callie January 27, 2011, 9:49 am

    I just bought tickets to see Billy Elliott! Our office is going on Feb. 16 here in Tampa. I am so excited to see it!

    And BTW – love the comparison photos of Maggie and Margaret Thatcher. I am totally seeing the resemblance. 🙂

  • Evan Thomas January 27, 2011, 10:11 am

    Wow. I don’t think I accomplished anything by the age of 13.

  • Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good January 27, 2011, 10:39 am

    What a fun Christmas gift! So, did your husband like Margaret Thatcher? I’m not sure if naming a dog after a former Prime Minister is a compliment or not, ha ha!

  • Leanne (For Health's Sake) January 27, 2011, 10:45 am

    I made sweet potato + brown beans for my dinner last night & it was SO good! ohmygosh the flavors go perfectly together. I’ll definitly be making that again!

  • Erin January 27, 2011, 10:49 am

    I started reading your blog this week after receiving the link from a friend, so I’ve been going through a lot of your older postings. One of my favorite things about your entries is your recipes. They all look sooooo delicious and are super nutritious. Even though you have a ton of stuff going on right now, like completing your second book, do you ever want to write a cookbook? I would totally buy the first copy if you ever did. 🙂 No pressure, though.

    • Caitlin January 27, 2011, 10:51 am

      Hi Erin!

      My third book, which will actually be Healthy Tipping Point the book, will feature lots of recipes 🙂

      • Erin January 27, 2011, 1:04 pm

        Awesome. I’m looking forward to it!

  • rebecca lustig January 27, 2011, 10:55 am

    LOVED billy elliot. such an incredible story and fun movie

  • Kacy January 27, 2011, 11:05 am

    Fun! I love giving experiences like that as gifts. So much more memorable.

  • Kaci January 27, 2011, 12:30 pm

    Wow and I thought I was doing well with Elly in swim lessons. =)

  • Lexie January 27, 2011, 12:43 pm

    Pahhhh! My chinchilla’s name is Margaret Thatcher!!!!

  • Allison @ Happy Tales January 27, 2011, 1:01 pm

    I bet that was such a good show! I actually gave Ryan tickets to see Lion King on broadway this coming Saturday, so we get to cash in his xmas present soon, too! I caaaan’t wait!! Plus, we get to take a roadtrip up to the triangle area for the show 🙂

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin January 27, 2011, 6:56 pm

    I’m always pooped by 10:30 too! Actually, I’m usually in bed by then! 😛

  • Tanya @ Vegan Faith January 27, 2011, 10:20 pm

    Yay! I’m glad to hear it was good. Alex and I are going to see it on Sunday! Can’t wait!

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