Just two books to tell you about this month...
First up was Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick.
Just two books to tell you about this month...
First up was Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick.
What we're eating this week...
Sunday - Salads and pierogies
Monday - BBQ chicken and sweet potatoes
Tuesday - the boys ate at the golf club and I had a sandwich
Wednesday - not sure yet, but probably something on the BBQ
Thursday to Saturday - camping meals
What I'm reminiscing about...
I was thinking back to all of the things I used to do as a kid, it's funny what sticks out in my memory, things I probably only did once or twice are still there. Swimming (especially at high tide), going to the beach, reading in the sun, rollerblading, visiting my grandparents in Ontario, playing tennis, golfing, having Kraft Dinner for lunch. I wonder what my kids will remember from their summers?
What I'm loving...
I love summer, that's it. It's my favourite time of year.
What we've been up to...
Dodging the thunderstorms while playing tball, baseball, soccer, and golf. I feel like every week we have a delay or a cancellation because of a storm, but I'll take this over the bad air quality we had at the beginning of the summer due to the forest fires.
What I'm dreading...
As part of our house renovation, they have to take part of the roof off. I am dreading that time as I'm so afraid we will get a rainstorm that will ruin the house. I know no one wants that and they will be working quickly to get the roof closed up as soon as possible, but we are subject to sudden and hard rainstorms and it makes me nervous!
What I'm working on...
I'm actually thinking ahead to the school year, even though I do not want summer to end. E will continue with his tutoring and we are going to start Q in it too, so they both have assessments in the next couple of weeks and then we will get them set up for September. E is also going to take a break from piano lessons because our piano is not accessible at the moment, and instead will try ukulele or guitar. I had to reserve his lesson spot for the fall now.
What I'm excited about...
We have our trip to Disney booked, flights, hotel, and park tickets. Now we need to pick out a few restaurants to make some reservations, and learn how to use Genie+.
What I'm watching/reading...
We are watching The Bear and Succession together. I am watching And Just Like That by myself. And we also stick Curb Your Enthusiasm on occasionally.
What I'm listening to...
Chris Stapleton Radio on Spotify. When I was in the car driving E back from camp, it was raining and for some reason this channel seemed like the right one to put on for the drive. I've been listening to it again in the mornings while I'm working.
What I'm wearing...
My new tank tops from Athleta. They are so light and I picked out some pretty colours. I wish I'd bought more!
What I'm doing this weekend...
We are going camping with our neighbours to Bruce Peninsula National Park in Tobermory. We have never been to that campground before so we are excited to try something new (despite it being 4 hours away!). We even have a boat trip booked.
What I'm looking forward to next month...
My mom is visiting next week (which should be interesting with us living in the basement). The kids will also spend some time with Dave's parents at the end of the month. I'm hoping we can fit in some more golf together, a beach day, some more Blue Jays games, and swimming.
What else is new...
I have always boiled corn, but now I've started making it in the microwave and it's so simple! I husk it and then wrap each piece in a wet paper towel. Then put them on a plate, usually just 2 or 3 at a time. I do 2 cobs for 5 minutes and 3 cobs for 8 minutes. Perhaps you already do this, but if not, and you only need to make a couple, try it, you don't need to dirty a pot!
Linking up with Shay
Our renovation is finally underway, after a couple of weeks of demolition. Rather than do one large post at the end, I wanted to bring you along the way.
First step, since our kitchen isn't being renovated, the contractors walled it off and built a box around our island.