Friday Things #574
1. I came downstairs yesterday morning to find the kids already awake, and the boys were just finishing unloading the dishwasher. I was stunned and so grateful! Joseph said he woke up, ate something, and was bored, so he decided to find something to do that was helpful 💙💙 Then Dominic and Isabelle got up and helped, too. It was the sweetest surprise!
2. Only a few more days of school for my kids next week, and then it’s officially summer here! Everyone is VERY excited!
3. A reminder from Atomic Habits:
“Time will multiply whatever you feed it.
Good habits make time your ally. Bad habits make time your enemy.”
4. I was so disappointed to learn that Billy Joel canceled all of his shows for the next year due to a health condition. My husband had gotten me tickets for my birthday for his show here in Pittsburgh this summer, and I was so looking forward to it. We last saw him when I was pregnant with Dominic, and we had tickets a few years ago but had to sell them because it was the week Dominic was undergoing radiation. Getting to go again felt a bit redemptive; maybe I’ll watch a recording of one of his older live shows!
5. Such a great read >> A Good Life is Inconvenient
6. I saw an idea on Instagram about picking out some books to read with your kids that also have a corresponding movie… read the book together out loud (either to them or everyone can take turns), and then once it’s finished, have popcorn/snacks and watch the movie. I mentioned it to my kids, and they all LOVED the idea… if you’re interested, the Instagram post has a whole list of suggested books/movies to get you started.
7. My “best ever” potato salad recipe was incredibly popular over Memorial Day weekend; if you haven’t tried it, put it on your list to make over the summer. It’s a recipe from an old friend’s grandma and it completely turned me into someone who enjoys potato salad!
8. I loved reading through this list >> 30 Things I Learned at European Cooking School
9. We’re still watching Gotham and are in the second season. What have you been watching lately?
10. TGIF! Freshly groomed pups are the coziest!
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Sweet kiddos helpful surprise with unloading the dishwasher! That potato salad recipe looks yummy. I will definitely be making that soon. Sorry to hear about you missing out on Billy Joel. He has put out some great music. Hopefully he will have a full recovery sooner than later. Your pups are precious.
Watching The Handmaid’s Tale (final), Harry Wild, Sirens, Brokenwood, Nonnas amongst others.
Interesting essay about A Good Life.
Glad you liked potato salad we make it every spring and through the summer without the bell pepper. My grandmother’s recipe from the 40’s
Always a hit at 85 I still love it and my girls now grown make it also
Happy Summer