Once in a while I catch The Wendy Williams Show when I'm channel surfing. She cracks me up. But thanks for asking Wendy, I'm doing fantastic.
It's been a while since I've posted. Current update - we're 30-some days in, class is in session. I didn't think it was possible to NOT miss the kids. David would probably disagree. He keeps wondering with this newly treasured time of mine why I choose to be spending it in their classrooms.
Did I have an onset of empty nestitus? Only in the beginning, cross my heart.
I was drowning my boredom in food, eating straight out of giant bowls.
Utensils not required at times.
Some time at the start of season 4's Game of Thrones...
I conducted a meal replacement program experiment. I don't know if I lost weight.
But it crushed my cravings and I was satisfied ALL day.
Time is flying by.
During the first week, Portia and I walked to school.
We witnessed first signs of early Fall.
During 90F temps.
She's been very vocal and opinionated about her hair lately. Is it a 5 year old thing?
Braids and pinned back bangs, while she grows them out (again).
Already one sick day for these two.
Packing lunches is my #2 least favorite thing to do. #1 is going to the dentist.
But my friend added me to a great lunch box facebook group where moms post what their packing for snacks/lunches everyday. It's been helping me break out of the lunch rut. Thanks Jenn!
Household addiction.
Fresh basil from our bleak garden.
Cuisiniere in training.
I love watching her in the kitchen.
Roasted garlic, eggplant, and tomatoes topped with basil. Portia did GOOD!!
Labor Day combustion.
4-day weekends rule.
Sandy bunch.
Treasures that came home with us.
Cleaning out the fridge made a Ritz lunch.
Neighborhood buddies.
Planning my birthday weekend is tiring.
(I feel you Daddy).
I'm 42!!
We celebrated over our usual hot grill.
I got a ruby ring.
And a triple berry shortcake from Sweet Lady Jane.
It didn't stop there. David took me out for uni pasta...and other decadent dishes!!
The next night, DTLA arts district.
There's so much to see!
It's not a family gathering without heated topics.
My branzino was a treat and I forget how much I love toasted hazelnuts.
Loud little people.
Thank you to everyone who sent me birthday wishes! It was a special 3-day celebration!!
One got their braces off.
And one other will need them soon.
New favorite Korean BBQ restaurant near us. Please don't go out of business.
Hey look! I took out the China! We used chopsticks and even ate out of rice bowls. My Mom would have made 2 or more additional dishes. In my defense, at one point she had a live-in housekeeper, nanny, tutor, and driver.
Steamed egg with salted duck egg and stir fry chicken with black fungus.
Cold tofu with soy sauce and dried shredded pork is the kids favorite. We had that 2x for dinner this week.
Honoring the full moon. Happy Mid-Autumn festival!!
May you have peace and prosperity and always be surrounded by loved ones.