We just came back from a
week of spring break. We didn't do much and I'm glad about that - I was so looking forward to
doing nothing. There were a few highlights. Hubby and I went
to NYC to see Raisin in the Sun, (Denzel Washington, great play, and a
great date) then we spent the rest of the week at the beach with the
kids. It was too cold to go anywhere near the water - I
love the beach, but have really had enough of the cold. We went to
the movies (Captain America & Rio2), ate ice cream, and went
swimming. I caught up on reading, almost finished a crocheted shawl, and
started a knitted scarf (because why wait 'til a project is finished to
start a new one.) We finished up the week with early church service and
a delicious Easter dinner. And of course, dying eggs and the Easter egg
hunt. Whew. Now what am I up to? Easing my way back into our regular life, while at the same time preparing for a month of a whirlwind of activities.
Laundry, laundry &
more laundry. Washing, folding, and putting away everything in the
suitcases. I have however, come up with a packing system that makes this a
little easier. Packing for the return home, I put all the dirty clothes
in one suitcase and any remaining clean clothes in another. When I get
home, I can just drag the dirty clothes suitcase to the washing machine
and put away everything in the other.
Making Chocolate Overnight Oats for a busy week. Even if you think you don't like oatmeal (like me), these are yummy, filling, portable breakfasts: layers of Greek yogurt, mixed with chocolate powder, oatmeal, strawberries, and nuts. I made one when I was testing out the recipe for Food52; next morning, threw it in my bag to go to my daughter's basketball game. Perfect on-the-go breakfast.
Packing - or at least
thinking about packing - for the sorority conference I'll be
heading to on this weekend. This year, I celebrate the 25th year of my
membership, our "Silver" year and I'm quite excited!
Catching up on all the
organization stuff - PTA and my sorority - I didn't do over the break
because I purposely let myself not do stuff and rest.
Working out. Again. 2 words: skirt season. Oh, wait, 2 more: short sleeves.
What are you up to this week?
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