Rush Hour

Rushing off to work in the morning, I fumble around in the cabinet for something...anything...I can eat for breakfast. My fingers land on a package of instant oatmeal. Peaches and cream. Perfect.
I snatch up my purse, keys, (check for my cell phone), laptop bag (check the cat's bowl for food). Out the door.

Only as I'm backing out of the garage into the driveway do I notice that my 6 year-old is not the in car. I knew I was forgetting something. It looks like it's gonna be that kinda day. Thank God I have 1st period off.

Creamer-y Oatmeal

• 1 packet of instant oatmeal
• 1 cup of water
• 2 tablespoons (1 pump, 1 carry-out cup, or count-to-2 pour) flavored coffee creamer

Cook oatmeal as directed (in microwave). Jazz up your oatmeal with a little flavored coffee creamer. *French Vanilla is great. Straight from your office fridge, it cools off your oatmeal just enough for you to scarf it down before your first meeting. Surprisingly, it doesn't make it too sweet.