Wednesday, November 22, 2023

I’m off today! I thought since I am only posting today and Friday that I would do my own “What’s Up Wednesday” without the link up.

So what’ s up around here in regards to Thanksgiving tomorrow?

I finally put up my few Thanksgiving touches this past weekend. I will probably do my minimal Christmas decor today or Sunday or I might also have time in the morning tomorrow. It would be nice to come home from Thanksgiving dinner and feel like Christmas!

I found these cute plates napkins and I was assigned to bring dessert plates to my sister in law’s house tomorrow. I really agree with eating dessert off of a paper plate, but I really hate eating the main meal on paper. My sister-in-law uses her nice plates, so I like that. I appreciate that she hosts every year, too! She has a newly renovated kitchen and has the space.

I splurged and bought these cups last year from Cups on Cochran and still have some left. These bring me an insane amount of joy! Ha!

What I’ve been wearing…

Saturday I wore my fall/woodland blouse, dark straight Old Navy jeans, a very old Target sweater, and my Reeboks. It just looks frumpy. I missed the mark here. Also, how do the cool girls wear fashion sneakers and look cool?

I finally wore the dress I bought on my birthday. I wore it Friday to the funeral. I was super comfortable in it, so that made me happy that I think I made a good purchase. I came home and saw Jack and he questioned the appropriate-ness of it for a funeral. He said I was supposed to wear solid black. I said that there were black stripes, black plaids, and all types of patterns. Did I go too wild?

I hesitated showing this photo, because I ended up un-tucking and this looks bad. These are really old Umgee pants that I feel in love with. I never wear them because they are too long. Should I pay the money to get them hemmed? I wore this to the Thursday night funeral visitation.

I also wore the woodland shirt to school Friday.

And, here it is with my Walmart Free Assembly jacket over it.

This past Monday I wore this:

The boots stayed on until 6th period when my legs and feet got hot. I was pretty happy with that, though! The boots are pretty comfortable.

I have also been testing out my new carry on tote.

What I’m reading…

This had a really slow start, but now that I am about halfway through, I am having the classic Sophie Kinsella laugh out loud moments. After I finish this, I will start my two holiday themed library books waiting for me!

What I’m watching…

Bravo! I am watching Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Miami, Below Deck, and Southern Charm. I really don’t like the Salt Lake City cast, so I wouldn’t say I’m watching that one. And, of course, the Watch What Crappens podcast continues to make my day. They are so funny!

I also watched The Golden Bachelor when he was in Costa Rica with the final two. So cute and sweet, in my opinion.

In school news…

I have a kid who has started recording what he says are my “funny quotes”. You might remember that a kid gifted me a typed list at the end of last school year. It is seriously one of the best gifts I have ever gotten as a teacher. The quotes are so out of context that it makes it even funnier, I think.

Here’s what my Monday looked like. I offered to do the two meals required this week and I brought it all on Monday.

Tom and I walking Ernie after Tom gets home from work…

I am also walking him when I get home from school. We just let him meander and sniff and do what he wants. He absolutely loves this cool weather!

So that’s what’s up with me this Wednesday! Are you stressed out? Hosting? Traveling? I hope you all are good!

I am so thankful for you and you brighten my day!

I will see you back here on Friday!

Amy