Right here’s a recap of life recently!
Once you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you’ll be able to 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 just a few weeks late posting, however in late April we’ve the Tom Tom Founders Competition 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 beautiful 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 toes and warming mine up!)
We nonetheless had a enjoyable evening out in town! Lots of the eating places have pop-up bars arrange outdoors, and it’s the one time of the yr you’ll be able to have an open container on the mall.
Birch’s Artwork
The faculties embellished the mall with artwork, and my artist was one of many few first graders in his college to have a bit on show!
Right here is his cubist face (he mentioned it was a self portrait!)
At dwelling 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 bounce too. We had enjoyable jamming out to Brisk at Fridays After 5, our different favourite downtown mall exercise all summer time 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 occurring a lot of 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 season Camp 2
Sean’s film got here to Cville for a displaying and his followers got here to look at! He does a terrific job taking part in a camp counselor, and everybody laughed their manner between the grotesque scenes. I’ll share when it’s out on streaming.
Kath Eats Actual Meals
Listed below are some actual meals!
Yogurt bowl with Nespresso
Half bagel / Orange / Yogurt Drink
Each day Harvest Protein Oatmeal + French Press
Scorching Oatmeal with Raspberries and PB
(This jogs my memory of Polly’s easy oatmeal bowls – keep in mind these!?)
Extra Each 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 declares he’s STARVING and might’t wait 20 minutes for pasta to be cooked in a pot! Or when your hungry youngsters desires a hearty snack at 9pm.
Not-Combined Meals
Talking of that hungry teen, he mentioned he’s bored with “blended 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 “blended meal” he rejected regardless of liking the components. 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 straightforward choices.
Teriyaki Steak + Potatoes
Mazen needed 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 evening!
Completely happy Hour
I hosted blissful hour and made a quinoa and veggie stir fry earlier than folks arrived.
Jamaica!
If all goes based on pla (knock on wooden), I needs to be in Jamaica proper now with my new AWAY suitcase!! I’ve needed 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 a terrific weekend!
