Right here’s a recap of life recently!
Whenever you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you possibly can all the time go…. downtown!
One in every of my favourite songs from my childhood! However ’tis true of the Charlottesville Downtown Mall, which is celebrating 50 years this yr! I’m a couple of weeks late posting, however in late April we’ve got the Tom Tom Founders Pageant the place the Downtown Mall will get filled with folks, music, and humanities. There are talks and audio system all through the weekend, and a porch-themed music occasion on Sunday.
This yr we had a stunning Friday, however sadly Saturday was fairly wet. I acquired caught in a downpour that left my footwear soaked for the higher a part of the night! (Due to Ivy for taking the socks off her ft and warming mine up!)
We nonetheless had a enjoyable night time out in town! Lots of the eating places have pop-up bars arrange exterior, and it’s the one time of the yr you possibly can have an open container on the mall.
Birch’s Artwork
The faculties adorned the mall with artwork, and my artist was one of many few first graders in his college to have a chunk on show!
Right here is his cubist face (he stated it was a self portrait!)
At house we’re engaged on a Mandalorian paint-by-number that Grammie introduced.
and studying ALL the Goosebumps books!
Fridays After 5
In a full circle of the humanities, B additionally loves to bop too. We had enjoyable jamming out to Brisk at Fridays After 5, our different favourite downtown mall exercise all summer season lengthy!
Child Actions
Mazen has been crushing all issues wheels recently with a brand new mountain bike, a wheelie bike, and his scooter. We’ve been happening numerous night scooter walks (briefly ditching the scooters to go on this little path we discovered).
I additionally did some strolling whereas watching B kick some objectives! He’s gotten a lot extra into soccer this season.
Bloody Summer time Camp 2
Sean’s film got here to Cville for a displaying and his followers got here to look at! He does an amazing job enjoying a camp counselor, and everybody laughed their approach between the ugly scenes. I’ll share when it’s out on streaming.
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Listed here are some actual meals!
Yogurt bowl with Nespresso
Half bagel / Orange / Yogurt Drink
Day by day Harvest Protein Oatmeal + French Press
Sizzling Oatmeal with Raspberries and PB
(This jogs my memory of Polly’s easy oatmeal bowls – bear in mind these!?)
Extra Day by day Harvest Oats – love the feel!
Smoked Salmon Salad
Discovered this at Wegmans and it was nice!
Fast Pasta
I additionally discovered these at Wegmans – SO GREAT when your pasta-loving child publicizes he’s STARVING and may’t wait 20 minutes for pasta to be cooked in a pot! Or when your hungry youngsters desires a hearty snack at 9pm.
Not-Blended Meals
Talking of that hungry teen, he stated he’s bored with “combined meals” and desires extra basic meals with meat + starch + veggie. He requested meatloaf and asparagus, so that is what I made! He gave it a thumbs up.
Sausage Gnocchi
Right here is an instance of a “combined meal” he rejected regardless of liking the substances. I cherished it! A Blue Apron basic.
Honey Mustard Grain Bowls
A Blue Apron lighter meal I cherished. I have a tendency to decide on their 15 minute meals or assemble and bake recipes for fast and simple choices.
Teriyaki Steak + Potatoes
Mazen wished to attempt these scalloped potatoes from the frozen part of Wegmans that have been fairly good! We had them with True Nature teriyaki steak and broccoli.
Christian’s
Fast veggie slice earlier than the film night time!
Completely happy Hour
I hosted comfortable hour and made a quinoa and veggie stir fry earlier than folks arrived.
Jamaica!
If all goes based on pla (knock on wooden), I must be in Jamaica proper now with my new AWAY suitcase!! I’ve wished a real Away suitcase for years and am obsessive about it. It comes with a compression part, two zippered pockets, a laundry bag, and a ravishing colourful shell. Paired with the slide-over featherweight backpack, I really feel like essentially the most organized traveler ever.
Have an amazing weekend!
