Friday, May 3, 2024
Happy Friday! It’s a really happy one for me because we don’t have school! It’s the day before The Kentucky Derby here in Louisville and that is called Oaks Day. So many teachers were taking it off that they decided to make it a flex Professional Development Day so technically I already worked today over the summer.
I am linking up with Andrea and Erika to share some favorites!
I shared some of these in my Currently post Wednesday, so forgive me! Also, if you had a busy week like I did – here is Hello Monday, Share Your Shelf, Fashion Files, and High Brow (a post about eye brows!)
I am tired. I had a good week of sleep last week, but at the beginning of this week Eddie Otis was restless at night. Then, I think I was restless or went to bed too early or too late. I firmly believe I have a window for optimum sleep or optimum falling asleep. Are you like that? Also, my back hurts. These can also be end of year teacher problems and not just new puppy problems.
Last College Payment happened this week! When you have twins, you have a condensed and intense situation on your hands!
A lot of you talked about this in the comments and there have been a lot of questions about their next steps. I may do a post on that even though I do try not to talk too much about their personal lives here. Today (to be exact) we will have Mason moving home and we will have four humans and one canine under the roof for at least a year I would say.
I love bringing the outdoors in and using Mason jars! I saw someone post a beautiful teal Mason jar and I need that!
I found this at my Kroger and tried another good flavor – Hazelnut. So far, I have tried and loved Cookie Dough and Hazelnut.
I have had the black Sand and Shore from Target for years and added the silver. I am really loving the look for only $10! These seem to be more useful than flip flops right now for the multiple puppy trips outside. We have to carry him down the back steps still. He can go up them if he feels like it but he often whines to be carried up.
Still really want these or something similar.
Trader Joe’s does it again and for under $7. This was recommended as a good wine for summer. Bonus that it has a screw top so you can take it on a picnic or elsewhere. If you like chenin blanc and have a TJ’s try this!
Erica and I are still sharing lunch duty. A fave this week was my breakfast/brunch. We had low carb egg casserole, one piece of bacon, potatoes, brussels sprouts, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions and a side of one tiny cinnamon roll, French bread, and dill havarti cheese.
Eddie Otis doesn’t like my frother. I laughed when he was backing away…
So cute so far…
I’ve loved my green mani this week! Again, I use Impress press ons that I order online. I like the petite size but can also deal with short. These are petite and I only had to file them slightly.
Shay mentioned this chicken breast and I love it! It’s from Trader Joe’s and I put some with pasta and ate some on its own this week. I can’t wait to buy it again.
And, Jack approved of this and wants it again!
I’ve had fun this week wearing my Derby earrings!
If this isn’t cute, right? Tom is so happy!
And, the rest of my Derby earring collection…
Wednesday night, we took Eddie Otis to a steamboat race party and he swam in the river!
We had a tired puppy after all the fun!
I found my college graduation picture with my bestie and roomie Heather:
Wow – if that girl only knew!
And, I couldn’t love this more. There was a fun little book at the library that had mottos for surviving work life and I didn’t check it out but snapped this photo:
Did you know weekend work emails are illegal in France? Close the computer and eat a croissant!
I had to work hard at it, but I stopped checking emails after work hours and on weekends. Sometimes I break my rule, but not often. We have a lot to learn in this country, don’t we?
What were your faves this week?
Amy
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Lots of wonderful things to love! Your nails look fabulous. Are you counting down the days until the last day of school yet? 🙂
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Thank you! I am! I will have my work cut out for me with the puppy, though!
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I am with you about that optimum sleep window! I know exactly what you mean and often experience the same thing as you if I’m woken up while I’m asleep, or if I get too little or too much sleep. Seven hours is the best for me, and thankfully I get that. Speaking of sleep, and something I forgot on my blog post today, is that we got a new mattress yesterday! I slept SO GOOD, and I didn’t even wake up one time. That, my friend, is what you call a miracle, because usually I am up and down all night. Costco has a great deal on their Beauty Rest mattresses right now; we ordered ours online (for a couple hundred more) for the free delivery and haul away of the old.
Enjoy your long weekend, my friend! xoxo
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Yes! I hate it! I know that if I fall asleep on the couch it’s time to take myself to bed.
Oh, I will tell Tom bc we do need a new one but it’s on the list of many things we need.
Happy Friday to you!
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Nice, long weekend Amy! I have a long one too thanks to my nephew’s graduation. Getting to see both of my sons this weekend is definitely my favorite!
Enjoy having 4 humans and one canine under the same roof for a year, we did that last year and I knew it was probably the last time that would happen. I loved every minute of it! Getting to kiss those boys goodnight each night…nothing makes me happier than having my people all together!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you! Yay for you, too! I know – parts will be hard but parts will be really sweet. They have grown up so much!
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Mason Jars make the best vases! I have a decorative collection, jars with hearts, snowflakes, and something patriotic (can’t remember if it’s American flags or fireworks), that I found during a random Web search and ordered from a farm shop in the Midwest.
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Awesome! Jealous!
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Oh, I have one of those teal jars! Oh, wait! Mine is a ball jar! I have a thing about glass jars. That photo of Tom and Eddie Otis…looks like a great Father’s Day gift to me! Impress nails? I’m going to look for those and give them a try. Love all your Derby earrings! Enjoy your long weekend!
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Same to me – You should get some flowers from the store or your yard. Aww – great idea! Yes, my brand is Impress. Thank you and you too!
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As we get closer to Summer Break, the weeks are getting longer! Or it feels that way! We’re doing block scheduling because of all the testing, and odd days are hard for me. We have graduation on 5/17, a Friday, and while I have to be there by 6:00 am (it’s at the fairgrounds because there are 750+ students in the senior class), I can go home when it over at 9:30 am! Wheee! I found out today I’m moving to a bigger and better classroom for the new school year! Have a great weekend at the Derby! 🐎
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It sure feels that way! Ugh! Anytime we mess with the schedule, too, right? Oh my – I thought ours was early. Ours is at 9 am on Saturday of Memorial Day and it’s not mandatory. Horrible time to have it. I will not be doing anything close to the Derby – it’s so crazy here!
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Congratulations on your last payment! It will be nice to have all four of you home with Eddie Otis. Maybe the boys can take a middle of the night shift once or twice. 🙂 I love your derby earrings! I need to look at those sandals from target for a quick slip on pair around the house. More often than not I slide into one of the boys’ pair of crocs that are lying around if I have to dash outside. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you! It will, but it will also take some adjustment. Ha! That would be great! I think you would like them and silver looks great with your tan I bet!
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Congratulations on that final tuition payment! That feels so good!! I hopped over from Friday Favorites link up and I think this is my first time to visit your blog. I have a million vases but I think a mason jar is still my favorite. So cozy. Have a nice weekend!
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Thank you and welcome to my blog! Right? I also like to drink from them! Seems so summery to me!
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How wonderful to have an extra day off.
I hope you get some good sleep over the weekend.
Congrats on the last college payment.
Those sandals are so pretty. I need some new one’s for the summer and the earrings are a lot of fun!
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It was so nice! Thank you – I really did. And, then last night (Sunday) was a bit rough. Oh well. Thank you! I really don’t need them, but I want them!
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Happy Derby day! That rule in France is so interesting. I love it personally!
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Thank you! It’s great! I love their rule!
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That’s so exciting about having your boys at home again. EO is living his best life. Lots of fun. Your derby earrings are always on point.
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It is, but they are messy and we are adjusting to a new normal. We are trying to clean/donate/purge/etc.! Thank you!
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