Tuesday, August 29. 2023

Well, I gave myself a pass because I couldn’t make myself open my computer all weekend! I spent the weekend cleaning, running errands, and cooking in preparation for our houseguests.

Friday at school my AP (Spanish 5) did a fun activity. I gave each student a cup of Skittles and a small group and they had to talk about certain topics based on what color Skittle they picked out of their cup.

I wore this Friday because one of my male students had on the “Kenough” t-shirt the day before.

I gave myself a huge pat on the back when I got home Friday. I made it through my first five day week with a pulled hamstring and while having the worries about my boy Ernie. Honestly, it was a good first week. It will take a while to get used to my new schedule, but I really like my new students and I have many that I taught last year.

I ordered Domino’s pizza for dinner. I did cook 3 nights so that was pretty good!

It started raining really hard and then it stormed. We needed it and I was hoping it would cool us off. We had our hottest week last week. I know it’s nothing compared to what some of my southern blog friends have had, but still!

Because I had gone to bed so early – 9:00 – I was raring to go on Saturday morning. I woke up to more rain and I went to my happy place.

I started this and drank my two cups of Kauai coffee on the patio. I abandoned The Boy in the Bookstore because it was predictable and I was excited to read this. I love Christina Lauren books!

I made eight breakfast burritos because I had a pack of eight low carb tortillas.

Such a good feeling to have these in the freezer. I used up all the Amy McMuffins the week before.

I threw this on for my early hair appointment, errands, and cleaning.

I got about 3 inches cut off and fresh highlights.

I went to Trader Joe’s, Kroger, TJ Maxx for pillows and a rug, and did an Old Navy return. For dinner, we had Chick Fil A.

Sunday morning was my ideal temperature. There was a hint of fall in the air.

After having a bit of time to myself, I started cooking for Sunday dinner, Monday dinner, my meal for Erica and I, and chicken for Ernie.

The weather stayed cool until about noon:

I worked, worked, worked on the house and also managed to get some grading done. I try not to bring work home, but the beginning of the year means I kind of have to to set the tone.

I finally left the house around 2:00 to get this from my library and to go to Kroger customer service about items they charged me for that I did not get and to get a few last minute items.

My hamstring pull is so much better. The bruise is turning yellow. I have this bruise and a bruise on the other side of the leg. Tom said my bruise is sliding down my leg.

Our sweet boy pepped up a bit over the weekend, but is still not super energetic. We are continuing to give him a small dose of the Chinese herb that clots blood, cook chicken for him, and love on him. He hates the heat and loves cooler weather, so I am hoping the heat was part of the problem.

Thank you for all of your sweet words on Friday and I am hoping to pop in at least this Friday for favorites but it might be more depending on how much time I have with our guests here. Look for my August Spending Diarly soon and I am working on a jeans post for next week and a recipe/food ideas post, too!

Amy

19 thoughts on “Hello Tuesday”

  1. It’s so good to hear you had a great first week back at school. Your hair looks fantastic Amy! And how wonderful that Ernie is better. My goodness that is a huge bruise you have there but it’s great news that you are healing well. Enjoy your time with your guests!

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  2. What a great picture of Ernie – it says it all….”I will oblige but I don’t really feel like it” – ha!
    Enjoy your guests! So glad school is going well. I like your skirt with your Barbie t-shirt 🙂

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  3. It sounds like week #1 went real well and I bet the kids loved the Skittles activity! I find food always motivates students. I really enjoyed The True Love Experiment though it took a little bit for me to get into it. I hope week #2 is fabulous!

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  4. Glad first week back was a good one! I’d love to know how you like The True Love Experiment. I just finished The Five Star Weekend and enjoyed it. Glad Ernie perked up. Hope your houseguests enjoy their visit. Kudos for you for being superwoman! (work, guests, start of school year etc.!)

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    1. Thank you! I really like it so far. I really want to buy Five Star because I’ve been waiting and waiting on the library copy. Thank you – yes, I will be exhausted after this week!

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  7. I’m glad your boy Ernie perked up a bit. Your bruise looks terrible! Holy cow, girl…I’m glad it wasn’t worse than the pulled hamstring. I was glad to see you here today, since you’d mentioned you may not post any this week. You know I love it when you do. I hope you have a great day!

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    1. Thank you! We are hoping it was the heat? I know – it’s super ugly and you can see it with my dresses at school. You know I can’t stay away! Lol! You too!

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    1. I guess you have to be when you are busy? It’s getting better and I am getting more organized at school. No – we don’t think he could be! But, we love our dogs so much and their personality makes them cute, too. They add so much!

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  9. A Kenough shirt? Ha, ha! I love how you wore your Barbie shirt the next day. I am glad Ernie is doing better and I hope your bruise heals quickly. Oh, do I love breakfast burritos and they’re great for freezing.

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  11. Ok, so Christina Lauren? I’ve never read her, I will check what my library has!
    Amy, your energy and positivity is amazing! Enjoy your lessons (I will try the Skittles game!), your house guests, your lovely family and sweet Ernie!

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