Friday Things #510
1. Remember last week when I said our house had been cycling through illnesses, and I was looking forward to turning the page on a new month? Haaaaaaa, joke was on me… all of the kids ended up with strep between Thursday and Monday. It seems to be spreading like wildfire at school, gah! Maybe NOW we can be done with all the sickness?!
Isabelle had to miss a princess tea birthday party on Sunday, so she wore her dress around the house instead 😄
2. It’s no secret that I love spending time at home, and while Dominic and Isabelle both prefer to go anywhere I’m going and not miss out on anything, Joseph is definitely my homebody kid. A few weeks ago, on a Friday night, I was saying goodnight to him, and he said, “Do we have anything going on tomorrow?” I said that actually we didn’t, and he shot his arms into the air and said, “yessssss!”. I felt such a surge of kinship with him, ha! ❤️
3. I started a new jigsaw puzzle (a 1,000 pieces butterfly puzzle from Buffalo Games that I’ve had for a few years and is no longer available – this one is similar), but I am tempted to buy this 500-piece “Love in the Wild” puzzle to do with the kids for Valentine’s Day!
4. It’s been easily 15 years since I’ve watched an awards show, but I had to go back and watch multiple performances from this year’s Grammys! The Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman “Fast Car” duet was utterly amazing, and I’ve mentioned that Billy Joel is probably my all-time favorite artist, so I’ve been loving his new single, and his Grammy performance was fantastic, as well.
5. I finished Beach Read this week and loved it! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every Emily Henry book I’ve read so far. I just started Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow and am just a chapter in; I know it was popular, so excited to get further along!
6. And speaking of books, I JUST found out that Ina Garten is publishing a memoir later this year. CANNOT WAIT.
7. Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl?! I’d be happy to see either team win, but if choosing sides, I’ll pick the 49ers just since it’s been longer since they’ve won!
8. Speaking of the Super Bowl, be sure to check out my list of 72+ Super Bowl food ideas for alllll of the menu inspiration you need for Sunday!
9. We’re currently watching Safe (Netflix) – another fabulous Harlan Coben series. Thank you to a reader who recommended it a couple of weeks ago!
10. TGIF! Love these two best buds…
I loved Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and it isn’t a type of book I usually like! Enjoy!
Sorry to hear that strep throat has hit your house. I hope everyone is feeling better.🙏❤.
I am happy to hear that Ina Garten will have a memoir coming out. Can’t wait! I love her and Jeffrey. Enjoy your Super Bowl weekend. Don’t forget Puppy Bowl is on too!🐶🐾
Oh my goodness, I love Billy Joel, thank you. Marge
I’m ordering “Tomorrow…” because I LOVED “The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry” by the same author! We don’t follow football but Brock Purdy went to the same high school as our grandsons and graduated the year between them so… Guess who we hope wins the Super Bowl!
I rarely comment but I always love your posts and have followed for a long time.
Oooh will have to check out that book, multiple people have mentioned it!
I’m a total introvert & love being home with my favorite person – ME!
Go CHIEFS!!
You should read the storied life of aj fikrey by the same author. It’s so good!
Thank you for the recommendation!
Good for Joseph for wanting to stay home! We’re home-bodies & like it too!
Also, you have the prettiest dogs & they look so gentle! Just wondered if the one dog was getting on in age as I heard their faces sort of turn lighter in color! Don’t know how true that is!
Aw thank you! And yes, their faces do lighten as they age… Duke is the older one – he is 10, will be 11 in June. Judith is 7 (her birthday is the day before Dominic’s!).
We are sad she missed it too 😭
Loooooove Isabelle’s dress. Thanks for sharing!!!🥰
I love that format of puzzles (with multiple square pictures within the puzzle) – hopped straight over to Amazon and ordered that one for Valentine’s Day too. 😊 Oh and THANK YOU for recommending “No Offence” on BritBox in your previous Friday Things! My husband and I are now halfway through season 2 and are LOVING it!
You’re welcome! So glad you’re enjoying it.
So sorry to hear about the Strep Storm, but yeah, to Isabelle for choosing to brighten up her day! She looks absolutely precious, like a real Princess l
Isabelle is so adorable in her dress! Love seeing the pictures of your children and sweet pups! An early Friday morning smile! Thank you!
My girl is also a homebody like me :) There’s nothing better than being at home
I totally relate to you and Joseph. I am such a homebody and would rather be home reading or cooking than our and about (to the great consternation of my husband!). The diet with Tracey Chapman and Luke Combs was incredible. Brought me back to 1989 when I was pregnant with my son and things were tough! Love your blog. Always positive and upbeat!
Seeing Tracy Chapman again and listening to the duet was amazing. Luke Combs clearly was in awe …as was the audience. I was in tears. And then there was Joni Mitchell…another moment that brought tears to my eyes.
I am with you and Joseph. I love just being home and even did as a kid. There is something comforting about home that just wraps around me like a cozy blanket.
Your furry babies are gorgeous…such sweet faces.