Life Right Now #17

On my bedside table: More manga (mix of horror and fantasy), new Emily Henry book, new Abby Jimenez book

On my tv this week: All of our usual shows. I also started the new season of Below Deck and continued with S1 of Goblin.

Listening to: Obviously I’m still obsessed with Stray Kids and K-Pop. I did put my music on shuffle the other day so we got a bit of everything.

On the menu for this week:

Monday - Homemade pizza
Tuesday - Nachoes
Wednesday - Out (traveling home)
Thursday - Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip
Friday - Crab and Avocado Sandwiches
Saturday - Honey Lime Tilapia
Sunday - Broccoli Beef

On my to do list: I’m all about trip prep today. I need to pack my clothes. And I need to go buy the groceries for the trip. Otherwise, I just want to get some stuff put away before we leave tomorrow.

Happening this week:

Monday - Iowa Trip
Tuesday - Iowa Trip
Wednesday - Iowa Trip
Thursday - Enrichment Co-op
Friday - Home Day
Saturday - Home Day
Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: Nothing much right now. I am right in the middle of big event ejects, so I’m focusing on those.

My simple pleasures: Support from friends, hazelnut latte, ice water, horror manga

Looking around the house: I should vacuum before we leave tomorrow and I should do some laundry. Otherwise, whatever, it’s good.

From the camera: Arthur working on his PI art project at co-op.

Life Right Now #16

As I look outside my window: Bright and sunny yet again. And the temperature is supposed to climb. I’m staying indoors today.

Right now I am: Figuring out what to make for brunch. I really have no idea. I was supposed to buy cinnamon rolls at the store and completely forgot. Guess I need a Plan B.

On my bedside table: Lots more manga; the new Abby Jimenez and the new Emily Henry.

On my tv this week: J and I have been watching our currently airing shows (Doctor Who, Welcome to Wrexham, Clarkson’s Farm). I also finished watching All of Us are Dead and this season of Below Deck: Down Under.

Listening to: All the Stray Kids music of course.

On the menu for this week:

Monday - Out at Book Club
Tuesday - Jerk Pork
Wednesday - Firecracker Chicken
Thursday - Chicken Tortilla Soup
Friday - Pizza Night
Saturday - Honey Lime Chicken
Sunday - Gochujang Pasta Alfredo

On my to do list: I need to work on the Iowa trip plan. We’ve got some ideas, but need to finalize our itinerary.

Happening this week:

Monday - Strawberry Picking; Book Club
Tuesday - Home Day (We were supposed to have a pool day but the weather is going to be cold and rainy)
Wednesday - Home Day
Thursday - Enrichment Co-op
Friday - Heron Haven Hike
Saturday - Co-op Book Club
Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: Nothing much. Although maybe I can work on my Memory Planner today.

My simple pleasures: Music, silly videos, finishing a television series

Looking around the house: I did a quick pick up yesterday and feeling a lot better about the state of the house. I do want to vacuum the upstairs today and feel a bit better.

From the camera: Some pics from Thursday night. Drinks and beautiful weather at a local brewery while the boys were at the homeschool dance.

Life Right Now #15

As I look outside my window: It’s dreary today. Fits my mood I think.

Right now I am: Not wanting to make brunch. Maybe I will send J out for something…

On my bedside table: Mostly manga, although I did just get Emily Henry’s new book from the library. And I need to read the retreat book selection.

On my tv this week: J and I started watching S2 of Andor and S4 of Welcome to Wrexham and continued S1 of Murderbot along with some of our regular rotation shows. I started watching All of Us are Dead and Goblin with J was at a movie.

Listening to: K-pop all the time

On the menu for this week:

Monday - Ranch Cheddar Chicken
Tuesday - Kimchi Jjigae
Wednesday - Grill Night
Thursday - Snack Dinner/Leftovers
Friday - Firecracker Chicken
Saturday - Spicy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sunday - Italian Beef Sandwiches?

On my to do list: Retreat tasks (finish some logistics, update grocery list, etc), Field Day tasks (make teams, write out instructions, check in with my cohost), Enrich Co-op tasks (update Session B registrants, finalize W9-10 lesson plans, brainstorm Session B lessons), Homeschool tasks (start planning out next year), Read my library book

Happening this week: A lighter week after a few busy ones.

Monday - Home Day
Tuesday - Home Day
Wednesday - Park Playdate
Thursday - Co-op Field Day; Homeschool Dance
Friday - Co-op Parent Info Meeting
Saturday - Home Day
Sunday - Home Day

What I am creating: I want to work on my May Memory Planner today. At least I want to get the photos printed and staged.

My simple pleasures: Stray Kids, good books, good sleep, not 90 degree temperatures

Looking around the house: The retreat pile in my breakfast area is growing. Getting closer and closer and staging all our supplies makes a pile. Otherwise the house is in good shape this week.

From the camera: Baby pygmy hippo! She’s so cute!