What's up Wednesday

What we're eating this week...

Sunday - steak, potatoes and beets (both freshly dug up when we were in Shelburne on the weekend!)

Monday - Grilled Chicken, leftover potatoes and corn on the cob

Tuesday - Quinoa with tomatoes, mushrooms and basil

Wednesday - Out to the neighbourhood pizza place

Thursday - Chicken kebabs with Greek inspired sides (at the campground)

Friday - Hamburgers and veggies and dip (at the campground)

What I'm reminiscing about...

The Toronto Film Festival is coming up again this September.  I usually do a post about the movies that are coming, and try to get downtown to see some of them and the movie stars that are here.  I know I will be too busy this month to head downtown for any films, but it will still be an exciting time for our city.  And it is always a good opportunity to get a preview of the Oscar contenders (past winners that have opened here are Slumdog Millionaire and 12 Years a Slave). 

What I'm loving...

The last couple of weeks of summer.  I love fall too, but summer is my favourite.  Whenever I get in a hot car, I like to soak it all in for a few minutes, so I can try and remember that feeling when we are shivering in the winter. 

What we've been up to....

Making choices about our house - we ordered our new windows and front door, which involved lots of colours and designs, and we picked colours and furnitures for the baby's room.  As I've said before, I love discussions about paint colours because they sound so ridiculous. 

What I'm dreading...

The last three weeks of work, I have a lot to do there, but still lots of other non-work things to do (doctor appointments, first day of school, errands, etc.) that I know it will be hectic.  

What I'm working on...

Picking up odds and ends for the baby's room and trying to figure out what I really need, it has been a few years since I had a baby to look after, so I need to refresh my memory.

What I'm excited about...

I am excited for my maternity leave.  I know I will be looking after a baby but I am so lucky to take time off work (in Canada we get to take a year off), and I am looking forward to it.

What I'm watching/reading...

We finished The Night Of and Stranger Things over the weekend, I would highly recommend both of them.  Season 2 of Narcos starts next week and that is next on our list.  

Last week I finished reading The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.  We had read Big Little Lies for our July book club and I saw this at the library so I picked it up.  It is really good so if you like this author and haven't read it yet, try it. 

What I'm listening to...

I found a new radio station that plays the music I like, and at 5:00 on my way home from work, they do a remix. It's 103.5 FM in Toronto.  I still flip around to my standard favourites, but this is a new one in the mix. 

What I'm wearing...

The same five outfits on repeat, but I did just buy this new maternity dress from Old Navy and I'm excited to wear it as the weather gets cooler.

What I'm doing this weekend...

Camping at The Pinery Provincial Park.  People say I am crazy for camping while a month away from having a baby, but with the air mattress, I should be okay.  I am mostly excited to being outside and swimming on this last weekend before school starts! 

What I'm looking forward to next month...

To have this baby!! They aren't kidding when they say the last couple of months are the longest, they really are.  And we are so exited to meet our new little guy!

And if that wasn't enough, I'm also excited for the first day of school, the last soccer game, and the Ukrainian Festival in our neighbourhood.

What else is new...

I'm actually looking forward to the next season of Dancing with the Stars.  I haven't watched for a few seasons, but Maks and Derek are back and I also need to see the train wreck that is Ryan Lochte.

What is my favourite summer to fall transitional piece?

I love my Toms booties.  I don't wear socks with them so they are really only good for fall before it gets too cold.  I may get a new black pair this season.

Linking up with Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel.

Thanks for stopping by!