What we're eating this week...
Sunday - McDonalds
Monday - BBQ chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans
Tuesday - Red Lentil and Chickpea curry
Wednesday - Risotto (I found pancetta!)
Thursday - Tacos
Friday - Pizza (if our mail order yeast from my mom arrives)
Saturday - Take out (maybe Chinese)
What I'm reminiscing about...
Cherry blossoms. High Park will be closed to everyone during Sakura to ensure people don't gather there. We always go to see the blossoms so I will miss doing that this year. Part of the fun is people watching especially since my photos never really turn out as well as I want them too.
Cherry blossoms. High Park will be closed to everyone during Sakura to ensure people don't gather there. We always go to see the blossoms so I will miss doing that this year. Part of the fun is people watching especially since my photos never really turn out as well as I want them too.
What I'm loving...
Bird songs and new buds on the trees. A perk of being home is hearing the birds all day long and seeing the leaves come out on a daily basis. I heard a different bird call the other day and I think I've narrowed it down to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
Bird songs and new buds on the trees. A perk of being home is hearing the birds all day long and seeing the leaves come out on a daily basis. I heard a different bird call the other day and I think I've narrowed it down to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker.
What we've been up to...
Lots of parking lot biking and backyard swinging, and sandbox. We are of course limited on our outdoor activities. We try to steer clear of the walking and biking trails, there are just too many people.
What I'm dreading...
A summer without any swimming. If we aren't allowed to go to the public pools or camping then our swimming options have "dried up" (hah!). I am so envious of people that have their own pools and cottages. Maybe things will change by then and we can at least visit someone with a pool?!
What I'm working on....
I'm working on being patient with E and his schoolwork. He takes a long time to get focused on something and using Google Classroom while being in French Immersion is not easy anyway, not to mention I'm trying to help him while I'm also trying to work and bouncing between calls and emails myself. He has a good attitude, it just takes so long to get anything done. I am glad I am able to help him though and see what he is learning about.
I'm working on being patient with E and his schoolwork. He takes a long time to get focused on something and using Google Classroom while being in French Immersion is not easy anyway, not to mention I'm trying to help him while I'm also trying to work and bouncing between calls and emails myself. He has a good attitude, it just takes so long to get anything done. I am glad I am able to help him though and see what he is learning about.
What I'm excited about...
I am excited for the day when I can travel again. I always have the travel bug anyway but since I'm not allowed to do it, I am just thinking of all of the places that I want to go to. My parents were supposed to be on a cruise right now so everyday my mom posts on Facebook about which port they were supposed to be in that day and what excursion they would have gone on. It was a trans-Atlantic crossing that went into Northern Europe and then into Russia. What fun that would be to do someday! Also I want to take E to London so he can see St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben (from Mary Poppins of course), and other places from movies he has seen. And on and on - the world is so big and I am more appreciative now of being able to visit anywhere you want.
St. Paul's from our trip in 2010.
I am excited for the day when I can travel again. I always have the travel bug anyway but since I'm not allowed to do it, I am just thinking of all of the places that I want to go to. My parents were supposed to be on a cruise right now so everyday my mom posts on Facebook about which port they were supposed to be in that day and what excursion they would have gone on. It was a trans-Atlantic crossing that went into Northern Europe and then into Russia. What fun that would be to do someday! Also I want to take E to London so he can see St. Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben (from Mary Poppins of course), and other places from movies he has seen. And on and on - the world is so big and I am more appreciative now of being able to visit anywhere you want.
St. Paul's from our trip in 2010.
What I'm watching/reading...
Dave and I finished Ozark on Netflix and The Capture on Prime. We are of course watching The Last Dance and I have started Grey's Anatomy again. I used to love that show and then I stopped watching it a few years ago.
I am reading The Great Alone. It was the only library book I took out before they closed but I hadn't picked it up yet. Then someone on my Instagram recommended it so I decided to start it. I'm halfway through and I love it so far.
What I'm listening to...
Podcasts - Peter Mansbridge and Armchair Expert. I will put in one Airpod while I am outside with the kids so I can listen in the background.
Podcasts - Peter Mansbridge and Armchair Expert. I will put in one Airpod while I am outside with the kids so I can listen in the background.
What I'm wearing...
Not my shoes. I saw this tweet the other day and it resonated with me. I have about 5 pairs of shoes at my office, and a blazer, that I have not used in 6 weeks, I'm sure they are missing me.
Not my shoes. I saw this tweet the other day and it resonated with me. I have about 5 pairs of shoes at my office, and a blazer, that I have not used in 6 weeks, I'm sure they are missing me.
What I'm doing this weekend...
Making good food, enjoying the sunshine, and watching movies. We need to get some flower pots and herbs to plant so I'm hoping we can do a curb side order and pick them up soon.
Making good food, enjoying the sunshine, and watching movies. We need to get some flower pots and herbs to plant so I'm hoping we can do a curb side order and pick them up soon.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
Hmm, well I'm hoping that something will change next month although I don't know what that could be. I am looking forward to Mother's Day and Dave's and my anniversary.
Hmm, well I'm hoping that something will change next month although I don't know what that could be. I am looking forward to Mother's Day and Dave's and my anniversary.
What else is new...
I mentioned this in yesterday's post but if you missed it, I cut Dave's hair on the weekend and it actually turned out pretty good :)
I mentioned this in yesterday's post but if you missed it, I cut Dave's hair on the weekend and it actually turned out pretty good :)
Linking up with Shay.
I laughed at the shoes missing you! I used to have several pairs at work in my day, too. Hope the yeast arrives in time for pizza night!
ReplyDeleteYay for mail order yeast. I found some in my pantry and it was like winning the lotto
ReplyDeleteI feel like we might still be in quarantine for next What's Up Wednesday too. Gah. I too hope that our pool can open this summer. It's so weird because we've made so few summer plans because we just don't know what we can plan for...
ReplyDeleteWe have a tentative Europe trip planned for next summer, and at this point, even that feels iffy. I hope we can all have a less restrictive summer...