Boy wearing khaki pants, a Hawaaian shirt, and lei.

1. Poor Joseph came down with flu A at the end of last week, but he is finally on the upswing. So far (*knock on wood*), everyone else is okay, though I suspect Isabelle may have had a mild case. It seems like SO MANY people have it right now!

2. The kids have had many different themed dress days this week for spirit week, and Isabelle is ALL about it. Her favorites so far have been wacky Wednesday and “surfin’ safari”.

Blonde-haired little girl in a purple grass skirt, pink flamingo Hawaiian shirt, and leis around her neck, wrists, and in her hair.

3. Dominic wanted to run with the “safari” portion of that day, and he totally looked like he was ready for a day in the jungle…

Little boy dressed in safari gear with khaki pants, khaki shirt, vest, and hat with binoculars around his neck.

4. I started reading Happier Hour last week after seeing many people I follow on Instagram talk about it last year. I’ll update you as I go through it, as I’m still in the intro chapters, but it’s about how to carve out the time you have to make the most of what is important to you. I love the idea of living and using our time more intentionally instead of just floating through the days.

5. I love so many of these ideas >> How to Be Organized in 2025

6. These photos are stunning >> 57 Most Beautiful Places in the World

7. I love this:

Singer, songwriter, and actress Dolly Parton on gratitude:

“I make a point to appreciate all the little things in my life, because I learned early that if you don’t, you get disappointed a lot. If you do, you might be pleasantly surprised quite often.

I go out and smell the air after a good, hard rain. I re-read passages from my favorite books. I hold the little treasures that somebody special gave me. By keeping my eyes open for unexpected joys, I find the world gives back more than we sometimes think.”

8. Another Chiefs/Eagles Super Bowl? I can’t get excited about it, but happy for you if one of those are your team!

9. Over the last week, we watched the new season of Night Agent, which has been SO good. I’m excited that it looks like they are gearing up for another season. Last season, we watched a couple of episodes of On Call (a new show on Amazon Prime); it’s a little rough, but good.

10. TGIF! Judith is still very much enjoying the fireplace vibe :)

Golden retriever dog laying in front of a lit fireplace with her paw on the hearth.

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