Monday, November 13, 2023

Whew! We have 7 school days until Thanksgiving break! I can hardly believe it. Then, we we return, we have exactly 20 school days until Winter break.

I am linking up with Sarah and Holly to share my weekend.

Let’s go back to Friday. I had been so hot in my classroom all week because the district had turned on the heat and the temps outside were in the upper 70s. I wore my very lightweight blouse but added a sweater for the morning.

I decided to return the silver sparkly A New Day long sleeve tee because I think it’s going to be too itchy and I won’t wear it. It is very different material than the black, wine, brown, and camel that I purchased.

Friday was good and after school, my friend Elizabeth came over for my now “signature French happy hour”. A bottle of white sauvignon blanc, truffle popcorn, truffle fries, and garlic aioli is all it takes and I can whip this up very quickly.

After Elizabeth left, I was being picked up by a friend for a girl dinner out. I wore my Wit and Wisdom Itty Bitty Bootcut, my hot pink cougar blouse, and my tan Hush Puppies.

Wow – I was blown away by this new to me place!

The star of our dinner was the crispy cauliflower with a yummy dipping sauce.

I had a really nice evening, but got home kind of late for me and then fell asleep on the couch and didn’t make it to my bed until about 1:30 a.m.

I was feeling it on Saturday morning!

I love this! It’s great with just crackers but on Saturday morning after I got some coffee in me, I used it for…

A mushroom, red onion, bacon omelette. I just use the bacon bits that are real bacon and come in the pouch.

It turned out delish!

My Saturday mornings are now usually errand mornings. I went to TJ Maxx and the line was super long, but I was patient.

I went to Aldi. I have missed the grocery savings that I was getting there, so I’m back, baby!

I finished Hello Stranger by Katherine Center – loved it! I started The Burnout by Sophie Kinsella.

I worked on our trip details and my Google Doc for quite a while in the afternoon, then I made my Target return. The sky was lovely!

For dinner, we had salad, chicken and totchos (tater tot nachos):

I went to bed at 8:45 after Tom and I watched part of the movie Downhill with Will Ferrell! I was so tired!

I felt great Sunday morning and did morning things plus watched a bit of:

I got to Facetime with Mason for about 30 minutes! We had a great conversation, even though I know I’m annoying and ask for too many details. He was in a great mood and very patient with me – lol!

I also did some meal prepping for the week and listened to some podcasts while cleaning the house and just the usual get ready for the week ahead things.

What was the highlight of your weekend?

Amy

20 thoughts on “Hello Monday”

  1. Sounds like a wonderful weekend and that crispy cauliflower looks yummy! I have a few silver/ sparkle tops and I find that they are all a bit itchy.

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  2. What a fun Friday – I love the outfit you wore! Those jeans are so good on you Amy.
    We decorated for Christmas this weekend and we’re getting ready for our trip. Pretty chill weekend with lots of at home time.
    Have a great Monday!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Thank you! I have a feeling you will be seeing it a lot. I love all the components so why not?
      Oh, fun! Greece will be so amazing. I plan to have Christmas (minimal) stuff up right after Thanksgiving so we can enjoy it now and after we get back. Part of me is like, “why are we going away for Christmas again?” but most of me is so excited.

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    1. Ha! I can relate! I picked up a bag of tator tots at Aldi and already had green onions and bacon bits so I was like – Saturday night treat!
      Thank you so much! I am trying to watch some Thanksgivingish movies – NYC in fall is so pretty!

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  4. I’m so jealous of all your good dining out options 🙂
    Looks like a great, “normal“ weekend… Those are hard to come by in November and December so you were lucky! We combined two kids’ birthdays this weekend and had a nice party on Saturday, mid day, and it was great to have everyone home (at least for a couple hours) and catch up with family and friends… Then our Volunteers lost big in Missouri, so that was a bummer.
    Seven days is NOTHING! Have a great week!

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    1. This place was in a small town across the river – in Indiana! It was great. We really don’t have much on the calendar anymore. Sorry about your loss, but great about family time!

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    1. It was so pretty! It was delish! Still thinking about it! You just make them as directed and then add whatever toppings you like – melt the cheese a bit under the broiler.

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  8. Let the countdown til the holidays begin! Whew, I would have been hot with the heat on and those warm temperatures. I started The Burnout on audio this weekend, but decided to set it aside. I’ll have to find the Katherine Center book. Hope you have a good week!

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  9. Tater tot nachos? What a genius idea! I love how much you and Mason are able to connect. My youngest usually facetimes me around 11:30pm because he knows what a night owl I am.

    All the food looks so delicious! I really need some new recipes. And, Laughing Cow…in an omelette…I’ve never thought of that!

    Have a wonderful week!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Many restaurants have them! You should do it! I love it, too. He’s been great about it. Mine are nightowls but they know their mama is not. Maybe when I retire!
      Thank you! I love Laughing Cow!

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