What's Up Wednesday

What we're eating this week...

Sunday - Costco Pizzas

Monday - Chicken Nuggets and Coleslaw

Tuesday - Chicken and Sweet Potato Risotto

Wednesday - Shepherd's Pie

Thursday - Tortellini Soup

Friday - Wings and Appetizers

Saturday - Out

What I'm reminiscing about...

E went on a school ski trip yesterday. He said some people didn't know how to ski and wondered why they would bother going.  I told him that some people don't get to go skiing every weekend and the school trip may be their only opportunity to try it out. That's how it was for me when I was growing up.  I had never tried downhill skiing until the school trip and I gradually learned. I remember graduating from the bunny hill and then falling off the t-bar and having to make my way over to the slope on my bum.  I am still traumatized by a t-bar!

Not everyone gets to learn this young!

What I'm loving...

I do love the snow even with the necessary shoveling and the difficulty it takes to get around the city. I love winter!

What I'm dreading...

Getting sick.  We have been pretty healthy so far this winter but I am always worried that a slightly sore throat will turn into something worse. We continue to try to get to bed early, run the humidifier, and stay bundled up. 

What we've been up to...

Keeping an eye on the news - what's going on in Minnesota, Mark Carney's various remarks at Davos and since, the protests in Iran. There is a lot to absorb. I am grateful for my Bridge podcast where I know will get good commentary to keep me informed. 

What I'm working on...

Decluttering various areas - slowly but surely.  I made a list on my phone of the places I need to tackle and I've done a few since January started. I'd love to get the list done before winter is over.  I've found it actually doesn't take that long, I just need to dive in. 

What I'm excited about...

There is only one answer here and it's THE OLYMPICS!! We love all of the Olympic sports but I do have an affinity for the Winter Games.  I can't wait to get obsessed with every single thing.

What I'm watching/reading...

We just finished Pluribus so next up is The Pitt.  I am also halfway through Emily in Paris, and I want to watch the Elizabeth Smart documentary. 

I am reading a book by Colm Toibin. It takes place in Ireland and it's a little dreary but good.

What I'm listening to...

I watched the Taylor Swift documentary and now I'm listening to a lot of her music again. I really didn't appreciate how special the Eras Tour was to her devoted fans.

What I'm wearing...

Long underwear.  Obviously I wear it for skiing, but also as a layer under my pants, or over my tights when I'm going to work. Costco had a Puma set and they are really nice! I tried to get some for E but they only had XXL for the men.

What I'm doing this weekend...

Taking the day off on Friday to take Q to a ski race, then regular ski training on Saturday and Sunday.  We made plans with some friends to hit up Quayle's Brewery for après ski on Saturday and then we are spending the night in Orillia.  And then the Grammys are on Sunday night so I will want to watch that.

(last year at Quayle's)

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

Ski season continuing with more races for the boys, Family Day weekend, Valentine's Day, and (I can't believe it!) baseball tryouts for Q.

What else is new...

Just thinking ahead to our March Break trip to the French Alps. We have everything booked now and it's going to be here sooner than we know it!