Good late February Monday morning! How’s it going? How is life? February has completely flown by round right here, regardless of being out of my ingredient (AKA out of my kitchen).
Temperature have been gentle, mid-50’s, so we’ve spent a number of time outdoors on stroll, taking part in kube, and grilling. I used to be speaking to David the opposite day concerning the gentle winter and he mentioned “effectively, that beneath water volcano supposedly created a short lived rise in world temperatures I imagine.” I stared at him like what? Then went to google and came upon he was spot on- the 2022 Tonga eruption. I swear David all the time is aware of random tidbits so as to add to conversations and it’s considered one of my favourite issues about him.
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Anyway, let’s catch up actual fast! David and I needed to scoot out of city for a gathering on Friday, so my mother got here to look at the youngsters. Although at these ages, it’s extra like hang around with the youngsters. They obtained their nails finished and shopped at Pastime Foyer and the ladies thought it was simply the best day.
Saturday was a full one! We kicked off the tip of season basketball match at 9:00 with a tricky loss for Kaitlyn’s crew. They really didn’t win a single recreation all season, however she actually didn’t appear to thoughts and had a good time regardless. Hailey’s crew received their two video games and superior to the championship to be performed on Sunday.
That evening Kaitlyn had a particular awards banquet for TaeKwonDo and had a particular request for a way I do her hair to go along with the gown she picked out. This lady LOVES to get dolled up and from the second she put her gown on, she was beaming. David took her out to a extremely fancy spot beforehand for a daddy daughter date. I waited up for them to get house at 9:00 and she or he floated in, informed me all concerning the award and the dancing, and sighed, saying it was among the finest nights of her life. Discuss a flash of what her relationship years would possibly seem like.
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Whereas they have been all fancy, Nana, Hailey, and I went seeking a scrumptious dinner ourselves. We tried a brand new to us Mexican spot the nail technician had informed my mother about- native pals, it’s referred to as Del Sur. I virtually hate to let the key out as a result of it’s undoubtedly the perfect Mexican within the space! And that’s not simply the margarita speaking. Pleasant, quick, scrumptious, and with hearty parts. We had a good time!
By Sunday I had a semi-functional kitchen and was over the moon about it! The countertop folks want to come back appropriate the reduce by the range, however apart from that our crew effort had me again on my meal planning toes. Mother worn out cupboards, David hooked again up our RO system (AHEALTHYSLICE for $150 off), and I made a breakfast casserole and began filling the cupboards.
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We paused late morning to move to Hailey’s championship recreation which was such a nailbiter! It was inside 1 level virtually the complete recreation they usually ended up profitable by 1! Their crew has actually bonded over the season and improved a lot due to it. I teared up myself watching all of them overcome with pleasure. I’m so happy with them and so joyful for Hailey, who was their lead scorer of the season. (No disgrace in that humble mother brag)
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Kaitlyn was coughing (barking like a seal?) on Sunday and requested “broth,” which is do-it-yourself hen noodle soup. I take advantage of this recipe however with a couple of modifications like utilizing bone broth, ,no noodles, further lemon and dill. It hit the spot and gosh it feels good to principally be again within the kitchen! Right here’s what’s on my menu for the no-stove week:
- Steak (I’d attempt to sous vide it; I’ll share on IG), roasted candy potatoes, chopped kale salad
- Crispy hen thighs, salad, probably rolls?
- Roasted entire hen with potatoes, carrots, and onion
- Meatloaf, black eyed peas, rice
- Do-it-yourself pizza
This week appears filled with our normal actions but additionally can have a standard rhythm to it, which I’m trying ahead to. It’s wonderful how a lot having a meal plan and entry to the kitchen anchors me. I’m beginning this weekend feeling actually grateful, enthusiastic about life, and motivated to test a few of these issues off my to do listing. Sending you some “go get ’em lady” vitality and sunshine. Thanks a lot for stopping by!
