We had planned to head to my parents' to drop off a Mother's Day dinner for my mom and to chat through the screen door for a bit. It not that warm and felt certain they wouldn't want to sit outside to talk. Imagine my surprise to pull into their driveway and find that they had set up two eating areas, socially distanced from each other, on their driveway. So we got to spend a couple of hours in the sun, talking, and feeling like things were at least a little bit normal. It was marvelous!
Then my daughter made us dinner in the evening. Mind you, if I ask her to cook some dinner, it's a given that it will be spaghetti or boxed mac 'n' cheese or chicken nuggets. My boys are both great cooks but my daughter NEVER really cooks. Not only did she make a delicious meal, she did entirely without any help or guidance from me at all. What a great gift that was! Of course, she probably didn't understand that now that I know she can make spinach-stuffed chicken breast (and even improvise!), I'm going to expect more going forward!
Last Week I:
Listened To: Apeirogon by Colum McCann which I'm really enjoying - so interestingly written.
Watched: Some Mrs. Maisel, some Grace and Frankie, more of the documentary about the Chicago Bulls, The Last Dance, and The Voice.
Read: I feel like I'm moving to a different kind of reading lately, working in more light stuff to balance my usual fare. My latest effort at breezier reading is Katherine Center's latest, What You Wish For; I know there will be some dark issues but that things will end, more or less, happily and that Center will give me a lot of book gems to enjoy along the way.
Made: Chicken nachos, reuben sandwiches, BLT salads, oatmeal butterscotch cookies, twice-baked potatoes, and strawberry shortcake. I've been trying very hard not to bake too much through all of this but lately I've been craving all the sweet treats - we'll see what this week brings!
Enjoyed: See above - it was so wonderful to finally be able to see my parents. I'd show you a picture of us eating on their driveway but none of us with hair want anyone to see pics of us just now!
This Week I’m:
Thinking About: How blessed we are with the artistic family we have. My living room is full of paintings by family members. This week I got a custom picture frame made by my brother-in-law (Red Cedar Works) to frame a photo I got from my brother's business (See-Nile Photography) a couple of years ago. It turned out exactly the way I'd been envisioning it - love it!
Feeling: It's been a tough week emotionally. No real reason, just the times. I had two panic attacks. No reason, just the times. Today was just what my heart needed.
Looking forward to: Getting my hair done on Wednesday!
Question of the week: No question - just wanted to talk a moment to let you know that I'm hoping that you're all holding up well through all of this and that I'm here for any one who ever needs someone to talk to.
Reading is a hit or miss these days. It seems to be slowing down quite a bit. I have gone back to some classics from Amazon which I've always meant to read and never got around to. So hopefully I will do that. But it then means that books due for review, are going to get a bit delayed.
ReplyDeleteWell cant have it all ways isn't it.
Oh, some classics sound like a great read right now!
DeleteHow lovely that you got to spend some time with your family! I hope this week is a much better week for you.
ReplyDeleteIt made me feel so much better about their health!
DeleteYour Mother's Day sounds just about perfect!! I was disappointed not to be able to see my mother, but thrilled to have all three girls here. Hope you have a good week, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteOh, I would love to have all of my kids together! Not going to happen for a while yet, I don't think. My middle one is immune compromised and I would hate for any of us to put him at risk.
DeleteSounds like a great Mother's Day! Mine was good. Different. But still nice.
ReplyDeleteLove that frame.
Our salons are still closed. I have an appt in two weeks but they haven't said yet when they can reopen. Every day the info changes.
I was so happy to get back into the salon, if for no other reason than I love to have someone else wash my hair!
DeleteGlad you got to spend time with family! And getting your hair done....lovely.
ReplyDeleteGetting my hair done was heaven - it's the one thing I do to pamper myself!
DeleteI don't know what it is but quarantine is making me crave all the baked good! Not just chocolate or ice cream but cake or muffins or something like that. That's so funny about your daughter. I'm wondering if she's regretting that choice now! I hope you have a better week with no panic attacks.
ReplyDeleteShockingly, she's been much more willing to at least pitch in and help get things ready. I've let her choose what she wants to make and it's always something healthy, too.
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