As I look outside my window: It’s bright and sunny and so so hot.

Right now I am: Trying to escape the overly tired kids and get a bit of quiet time.

On my bedside table: The Guest List by Lucy Foley; Tweet Cute by Emma Lord

On my tv this week: J and I started Avenue 5 starring Hugh Laurie. It is a delight! We also continued Battlestar Galactica S1. And I watched a few more episodes of The 100 S7.

Listening to: Just podcasts and lots of kids crying and screaming this past week. It was a rough week…

On the menu for this week:

• Monday - Paplou Soup (Omani fish soup)

• Tuesday - Baked Potato Soup

• Wednesday - Jamaican Prawn and Sweet Potato Curry

• Thursday - Teriyaki Chicken

• Friday - Leftovers

• Saturday - Kale and White Bean Soup

• Sunday - Orecchiette with Sausage, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Broccoli

On my to do list: I need to finish Alex’s school registration. That’s my big task. Otherwise, I have all my usual weekly tasks.

Happening this week: I have a library hold pick up scheduled for Wednesday morning. But very exciting, on Thursday we’re having a friend and her kid over for a backyard picnic and playdate (and pool time). This will be the first time we’ve had a friend over at the new house.

What I am creating: Lesson plans for our upcoming homeschooling year. I’ve got the first few weeks kinda set and I need to work on our long term plans before circling back around to Week 1.

My simple pleasures: Lemon curd on my homemade waffles; iced coffee; cool breeze sitting under our tree; being able to see out the playroom window (I trimmed the bush)

Looking around the house: Blergh! There’s random stuff everywhere because no one else in this house knows how to put things away correctly.

From the camera: I got the inflatable pool out this weekend. Big hit!