Issues I am Loving Friday #465
Our week was okay, all issues thought-about. I really celebrated my thirty eighth birthday yesterday (see extra on that beneath) and felt a variety of love. Ryan was touring (he returns at the moment) however we chatted a number of occasions a day and I crammed my week with typical child commitments and likewise managed to get in some high quality time with pals within the type of lengthy walks (my favourite solution to catch up!) and my girlfriends additionally came visiting and stunned me with presents and playing cards and treats after the boys had been in mattress on Tuesday evening.
I’m prepared for the weekend forward (plans embrace a fishing derby and two soccer video games) and hope to seek out my method again into extra common running a blog subsequent week. Thanks for being right here.
Issues I’m Loving Friday
As I discussed above, my birthday was Thursday and it’s form of loopy to suppose I’m 38 years outdated. In a single breath, I undoubtedly don’t really feel 22 anymore however in one other breath 38 looks like a real grownup, a real grown up. After I take a step again and take into consideration how I’m feeling at 38, the previous 2 weeks of grief not withstanding, I’d say I’m feeling extra complicated but extra comfy with myself. I really feel extra complicated in that there’s a lot extra I take into consideration that weighs on my coronary heart day-after-day however I’m extra comfy with who I’m, what I need out of life, who I encompass myself with and the household Ryan and I’ve created collectively. That is truthfully one thing I’ll write a weblog publish about as a result of I’ve a variety of ideas about “rising up” after you’re “grown up” however I’ll save these ideas for an additional day.
As for my birthday, I spent it with our boys. (Ryan was really out of city on a piece journey however despatched flowers and labored on playing cards and surprises for me with the boys that he hid earlier than he left which made me smile.) I used to be alleged to make my solution to Patterson Farms with the boys’ preschool for a day of strawberry choosing yesterday however the climate derailed our plans so we pivoted and crammed the remainder of our day with wet day enjoyable: Board video games, do-it-yourself ice cream, early pajama time and tales. It was a relaxed, uneventful day but it surely was additionally day.
It’s been a sizzling second since I’ve discovered myself as obsessive about a sequence as I’ve turn into with the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) sequence. It’s an exceptional mix of fantasy, drama, humor and romance (it’s steamyyy) and even though the second and third books within the sequence are dictionary-size novels, I flew by way of them and didn’t discover one single web page or chapter tedious or mundane. I liked each web page and really chapter and am making an attempt to pull out the fourth e-book within the sequence as a result of I don’t need the expertise of studying these books to be over. I do know I discussed the primary e-book on this weblog a number of weeks in the past however I can solely say the sequence explodes and will get SO MUCH BETTER as you retain going. Should you’re on the fence about this sequence, give it a shot and by the second e-book, I’ve a sense you’ll be all-in on this one, too. I don’t wish to share plot summaries in regards to the second and third books within the sequence as a result of it could give away an excessive amount of however know my rankings for each the second and third books can be a strong A. Love, love, love them. These books have really been a present for me particularly throughout a time after I’ve wanted an escape and somewhat spark of pleasure in my life on the finish of the day.
It’s been 4 months since we moved into our new residence and I’m so, so completely satisfied to report we lastly have grass. I can’t inform you how thrilled we’re to have grass in our yard as a substitute of messy purple clay, particularly with three very outdoorsy boys who virtually dwell outdoors. We anticipated to have grass a very long time in the past however an unseasonably moist winter saved delaying issues. The timing of our grass appeared to coincide with hotter temperatures and sunny spring climate so we’re past thrilled to have a yard with mushy, lush grass the place our boys can play for hours and hours.
Our earlier residence had a small yard on a major slope so it wasn’t ideally suited, although our boys 100% thrived in our earlier yard and spent hours on the lookout for slugs and worms beneath the entire rocks. An enormous a part of the rationale we bought the lot we did was for the flat yard and lake entry. House is the place we’re all happiest and Ryan and I mentioned having grass down and the flexibility to really take pleasure in our yard and land is pushing us into “Section 2” of our transfer into our new residence: The skin period! We’re prepared for it!
Isn’t it bizarre how you end up gravitating towards sure music relying in your temper or what you’re going by way of in life? Elton John is my man proper now. I grew up listening to his music because of my dad and mom however one thing about his music is touchdown completely for me proper now. It’s not too loopy or intense. It’s not too upbeat or completely satisfied. It’s additionally not too miserable or unhappy. It’s only a excellent mix of nostalgic, comforting, stunning and peaceable.
A couple of weeks in the past I bought a make-up bag with adhesive letters on it for my pal Laurel when she came around. I really needed it to have numbers on it however the little boutique I visited didn’t have any numbers obtainable. (My thought was for her bag to have the room variety of the room we shared in our sorority home — Room 12 foreverrr!) Anyway, all of this lead me to ultimately Google to see if I might discover adhesive numbers which then led me to discovering a mega-pack of those adhesive letter stickers. I rapidly realized I might purchase a bunch of them to make use of for future presents and initiatives. I can see these being excellent for birthday presents (a mini backpack or purse for somewhat woman), make-up luggage, instructor presents, mini tote luggage, pool luggage and extra. This discovery had me somewhat too giddy (I’ve already made two makeup bags for girlfriends you may even see above) and am excited to proceed to place them to make use of for enjoyable customized gifting!
Under you will discover a recap of the highest 10 hottest weblog posts and your prime 10 favourite objects from April 2023. Hopefully it will show you how to uncover some weblog posts you’ll have missed or show you how to simply find an merchandise I’ve talked about previously that received buried in weblog/social media mayhem.
High 10 Weblog Posts:
Your High 10 Favorites:
- TUL Pens (No lie, one other pack of those pens was certainly one of solely two objects I had on my birthday “want checklist” when my mother and sister requested me what I needed for my birthday. These pens have formally claimed the “finest pen ever” spot on my semi-ridiculous checklist of pens I really like.)
- Beauty By Earth Sunless Tanning Lotion (Clear components, applies like lotion, seems to be pure and doesn’t scent. My fav!)
- Diamond Painting Stickers (These had been within the large children’ Easter baskets this yr they usually’ve been a success.)
- Amazon Free People Dupe Jumpsuit (The crazy-comfy jumpsuit that appears identical to Free Individuals’s Scorching Shot Jumpsuit!)
- Biggie Beads (I really like what number of of our youngsters are obsessive about this stuff now! Our boys ask to do them on a regular basis.)
- Elk & Friends Glass Cups with Silicone Sleeves (The cups we received the boys for Easter. Dishwasher protected and the blue/grey/inexperienced shade set we received was lastly restocked once more.)
- Amber Glass Soap Dispensers (The dish and hand cleaning soap dispensers now we have in our kitchen. They’re stunning and have held up very well — no corrosion! — within the 4+ months we’ve had them.)
- Instant Pot Air Fryer (Our countertop air fryer! We really use this a number of occasions per week.)
- Dr. Brand Liquid Sun Shield (The sunscreen I put on on my face each single day. I swear it features nearly like a primer, too, and makes my make-up look higher after I apply make-up on prime of it. Additionally value noting: It additionally has zero white solid!)
- AGOLDE Parker Jean Shorts (I don’t know why these popped up as a finest vendor since I blogged about them so way back however perhaps an outdated weblog publish gained traction someplace on the web they usually received some consideration? Regardless of the cause, I stand by these as the most effective jean shorts, particularly when you have a booty and hips.)
Easy BBQ Meatloaf (This recipe will without end remind me of our engagement/early marriage days as a result of it was a recipe I made on repeat 10+ years in the past. It continues to be a fav in our home!)
Chocolate Chia Seed Protein Pudding (Aka what I had for breakfast 3x this week!)
Query of the Day
How are you doing? I’d like to know. Something thrilling taking place in your life? Any enjoyable summer time plans on the horizon?