As I look outside my window: Bright and sunny after a hazy morning. Although the air is at low quality due to the fireworks last night.

Right now I am: Lounging in my chair, catching up on blog posts, before reading part of my book.

Thinking and pondering: How do the twins manage to leave random crap at my house every time they leave? This time it was an entire sheet set (wonder if A needs that for his dorm room?), some clothes, and body wash.

On my bedside table: The House with a Clock in its Walls by John Bellairs; Once & Future Vol. 1; Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

On my tv this week: We watched Hamilton on Saturday of course! Beyond that, we finished S2 of Cosmos and made progress on S1 of Battlestar Galactica.

Listening to: All the podcasts per usual. I need more music in my life this week.

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Leftovers

• Tuesday - Kharcho (Georgian Beef Soup)

• Wednesday - Teriyaki Chicken

• Thursday - Paplou (Omani Fish Soup)

• Friday - Monterey Chicken Skillet

• Saturday - Leftovers

• Sunday - Prawn and Sweet Potato Curry (Jamaica)

On my to do list: I need to register Alex for the Academy, make an appointment for library pick up, work on homeschool plan, and do a ton of cleaning.

Happening this week: It’s Rainforest Week for our Summer Unit Themes! We’re going to learn about the plants and animals plus some conservation. I found some great library books and tv documentaries for this unit. The next week is Moving West.

What I am creating: Nothing really, although I do need to print my collage pictures for the memory planner. And I should make a few cards using a borrowed stamp set.

My simple pleasures: Hazelnut Cream Iced Coffee (homemade!); finishing pulling the weeds!; reading a fun light book (looking at you Murderbot Diaries!)

Looking around the house: J demoed the closet in the basement work room, so big progress made down there. I need to make our summer/fall house renovation list so we know want to focus on. I know I need to cut down the front bush and clean up the rose bushes. Otherwise, it’s the usual sweep, vacuum, dishes, laundry like every week.

From the camera: Not too impressed by the sparklers. They enjoyed the poppers more.