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Friday Favorites {#291}

Posted on February 13, 2026February 12, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

It’s been a good week once we got back into a routine. I know we just had two (unexpected) weeks off of school, but I’m not mad about the upcoming three day weekend.

As always, I’m linking up with Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Here are some faves from the week:

The Olympics!

I’ve planned my evenings around watching the Prime Time coverage, and that means I’ve also been going to bed later than I should. I’ve enjoyed watching as many events as possible, and I always love learning more about the athletes.

I almost missed out on my (half off) birthday discount, but on one of the final days of January, I ordered a Kendra Scott ring that I’d had my eye on. My local store didn’t have it, so I just ordered it online. It arrived this week, and I love it.

Hadley’s club volleyball photos came in, and they turned out so cute.

I’m not sure what took me so long to do so, but I finally bought a couple of bags at Trader Joe’s to haul my groceries in. We do like using the paper bags because we’ll use them for our recycling, but I do like having these bags, and they’ve come in handy for carrying my Kroger and Aldi groceries too.

I went to Walmart on Monday to make a return, and of course I had to look around. How cute are these (salad and dinner) plates? They are the Pioneer Woman brand, so of course they’re cute! I was so tempted to buy them, but I showed restraint. I guess I can always go back!

I’ve shared these Threshold brand candles a couple of times. I have the pink one, and I was placing a Target pick up order, so I thought I’d go ahead and snag a white one. Well, how could I resist the green one?!…and Target had a buy one get one half off sale. These are already reasonably priced, especially for the quality, so I just couldn’t say no.

With the Chiefs not being in the Super Bowl, our Super Bowl traditions were all out of whack. We did still go to my brother’s house, but instead of ordering a cookie cake, I made Valentine’s Day(ish) brownies. They were a hit.

Speaking of Valentine’s Day, my mom gave me these little heart tea lights via my Gma. So festive and cute.

We have a lot going on this weekend, so I went ahead and made our “Valentine’s Day” family dinner last night. Heart shaped chicken nuggets for the win!

Both kids love nuggets, and Hadley loves mac and cheese, so this was an easy meal to make. On a whim, I added some of the Sister Schubert rolls to my Kroger order, and we made little chicken minis!

The Valentine’s Day card for our family tradition continues! I snapped a pic of the kids on one of our snow days, and then I ordered the cards from Shutterfly. I love sending these to family every year.

The way to my heart…

Favorite Mom Meme:

I feel seen! Why is it like this? haha

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

I’m sure I share this every year, but I loved dressing the kids up for Valentine’s Day when they were younger. This pic is from 2011…their second Valentine’s Day. Pinchy cheek cute.

Weekly Recap:

I’ve still been a busy blogger….

It’s Friday the 13th. Let’s hope it’s a low-key day at school. haha!

Have a great weekend!

Books and Shows

Olympic Movies

Posted on February 12, 2026February 11, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

The Winter Olympics have been so fun to watch so far. Over the weekend, I watched Glitter & Gold on Netflix which got me thinking about other movies and documentaries that focus on the Winter Olympics.

Ice Skating:

I loved Glitter & Gold and wish there were more episodes. Ice dancing is so amazing, and of course the different partnerships and drama are also interesting.

Chock and Bates are my fave duo, and I was able to watch some of their performances live thanks to the weekend and snow days. I inadvertently saw the results of the ice dancing, but I still watched it in Prime Time last night.

Who doesn’t love the movie The Cutting Edge? This movie was one of my all time faves in the 90’s, and I loved watching it with the kids a few years ago.

My brother will randomly say “Toe Pick!” #iykyk haha

Admittedly, I’ve not seen I, Tonya, but wow…I remember the Kerrigan/Harding rivalry in the 90’s and being fascinated with all the details of Kerrigan’s injury after being assaulted and if she’d be able to perform.

Bobsledding:

Cool Runnings was another fave from my childhood, but again, the kids loved watching it too. I wanted to re-watch it before the Olympics started but never had time. I will definitely try to watch it again soon.

Hockey:

I was born right before the big Miracle on Ice game. My mom tells the story of her hoping I’d stay asleep so they could finish watching the big game. It’s been years, but I did see the movie Miracle, and I’m pretty sure I’ve watched it with Hayden as well.

The latest documentary on Netflix, Miracle: The Boys of ’80, was another one I’d hoped to watch before the Olympic games started. I will definitely watch it soon as well.

The Mighty Ducks is an absolute classic, and it’s another fave I loved re-watching with my kids a few years ago.

Snow boarding:

I’ve not seen this Netflix documentary, but it’s about Scotty James, an Australian Olympic snowboarder.

I’m thankful my kids were interested in watching great 90’s movies with me…and I enjoy watching documentaries as well.

What did I miss? I’m sure there are other Olympic themed movies and docs that I’ve forgotten.

This and That

Wednesday Hodgepodge

Posted on February 11, 2026February 10, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello!

Well, I made it through the first day back at school in over two weeks. I will say that it was a bit easier since we had a two hour delay. My students were chatty…but in the best way! It was nice to see them after some time off.

Our weather continues to be wild. Our temps were in the 60’s, and there were people outside shoveling in shorts and t-shirts!

I’m linking up with Joyce today for Wednesday Hodgepodge.

Here are my answers to her prompts this week:

1. What’s something recent that had you ‘tickled pink’?

Well, I know what that saying means, but I’m talking about pink…literally. I don’t own a lot of pink clothing, but I do have this Lilly sweatshirt in navy. So, when I saw it in the pink version, I thought it would be perfect for spring. I can wear it with leggings but I can also wear it to school.

Yesterday, one of my teacher friends delivered the Girl Scout cookies I’d ordered a few weeks ago, and my family was “tickled pink” with that delivery.

2. A bed of roses, everything’s coming up roses, every rose has it’s thorn, stop and smell the roses, rose-colored glasses, a rose among thorns…which rosy expression might currently be applied to your life in some way?

Hmm…this is a tough one. Maybe “stop and smell the roses” as the many snow days at home were starting to get to me a bit, but I did recognize that I can’t control Mother Nature or school decisions, so I made the best of the time off.

3. What makes you feel loved and appreciated?

“Acts of service” is definitely my love language, so I feel appreciated when Trav or the kids help me out in some way. I also feel love and appreciated when I receive a note or a card.

4. A box of chocolates or a bouquet of fresh flowers – what’s your pleasure? Any special plans for Valentine’s Day?

I love flowers, and I often buy them at Trader Joe’s to freshen up the house. Even better is when someone is thoughtful enough to send flowers. A few months ago, some of my friends sent me a pretty plant, and that brightened my day.

Trav and I usually don’t do anything to extravagant for Valentine’s Day. We always exchange cards and go out to dinner at some point. I’ve enjoyed making a special dinner at home with the kids when they were younger….but I still try to find the time to do the same now too. Tonight, we’re having heart shaped chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and fruit for dinner as a family. We’re celebrating a bit early since you never know what plans the kids have on the weekend.

5. Share a favorite quote, scripture, or song lyric relating to love.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Quote: “What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

6. Insert your own random thought here.

I’m loving the Olympics! I was “spoiled” over the weekend and Monday being able to watch the events live during the day. Now that I’m back to school, I’m catching the Prime Time coverage (and also trying not to see results before I get to watch!) I watched Glitter and Gold last week, so I’m all about the ice dancing!

I hope you have a great day!

10 on the 10th

Posted on February 10, 2026February 9, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Tuesday.

Well, high ho, high ho, it’s back to school we go. Yesterday, we finally thawed out enough to get some bus routes clear, but we actually are on a two hour delay. I guess it will be nice to ease into the school day a bit later after being out since Friday, January 23rd. Yes, you read that correctly!

It’s February 10th, so I’m linking up with Marsha for…

This month’s prompt is…

Kind of like in January, at first thought, this was a tough topic for me. Thankfully, I had a few days to think about my responses. (I hope I’ve interpreted the prompt correctly!)

Here are 10 things I hate to love…

Iced coffee: I’ve had iced coffee through the years, but it’s only been a couple of months of drinking iced coffee pretty regularly. I love it, but it takes a few steps to make my iced coffee…ice, milk, coffee, creamer, froth my concoction, and add a dollop of cold foam before enjoying.

2. Seasonal mugs/icon glasses: These are both fun things to love, but it means I have to keep my cabinet organized to hold some of these favorite things. I have organized my mugs with seasonal ones together, so that helps, and then I put “off season” icon glasses in a lower cabinet.

3. Coffee creamers: I really do try to just use a splash of creamer as to not add too many calories to my morning coffee, but I used to only be a vanilla creamer girl. Now, thanks to Chobani, I am always changing up my coffee creamer. Trav still prefers the vanilla, so I always have that on hand, but I like to buy the peppermint, cookie dough, and recently I’ve been trying the birthday cake flavor.

4. The Real Housewives: I actually don’t watch a lot of reality/trash TV, but I do love most of the Real Housewives franchises. My favorite part of every season is the reunion. I’d say OC and Beverly Hills are my fave two.

5. Following celebrity stuff/reading People and Us Weekly: These magazines are just “permission for me to be nosy” haha! Sometimes, I just like mindless watching and reading!

6. Having my nails done: For years, I did my own nails, but about three years ago, I started getting SNS dip on my nails every three to four weeks. It just feels like a nice treat for myself, and once my nails are done, I don’t have to worry about them. I do take occasional breaks, but overall, I keep pretty regular appointments.

7. Skincare: I always say, I’m not turning back the hands of time with any of the products I use, but I’m just trying to keep my skin hydrated, firm(ish), and glowy. I still love my monthly facials, and those feel like a nice treat. That being said, with skincare, I feel like I’m “always” buying something. I’m pretty loyal to my products, but I just mean if something runs out, I have to order again.

8. My tumbler: There’s worse things to hate to love like drinking water…haha! But…I always have my tumbler with me and feel “naked” without it! I have this one in two colors, and it’s what I’ve used the past few years to stay hydrated.

9. Sweets! Why do I have a sweet tooth?! I will say I’m pretty good about saying “no” treats like donuts or cookies. That being said, if something is seasonal, I will eat probably more than I should!

10. Target: Who doesn’t love Target? I always joke that I “let” Target tell me what I need when I step foot in the store. haha! So, that basically means that I always leave with more than I need. My most favorite recent purchase is this jarred candle with a lid…I love it so much so that I’ve picked it up in a few other colors. (They had buy one, get one half off this weekend)

This was a fun post to write. What’s one thing you hate to love?

Books and Shows, Not Just a Mom

Share Our Lives: February 2026

Posted on February 9, 2026February 8, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Monday!

Would you all even believe me if I told you we still aren’t going back to school today? Our roads have definitely improved, but there are still too many side streets on bus routes that are iced over. The temps will be on the rise this week, and we’re ready for it.

I had two fun posts this weekend. Saturday, I shared a few of my fave Super Bowl apps, and yesterday, I shared a few Olympic view food ideas (thanks to being inspired by others!)

Anyway, it’s already the second Monday of the month, so I’m co-hosting Share Our Lives with some of my favorite bloggers.

In January, we discussed…

Ways to stay warm in the winter

This month’s topic is…binge worthy shows.

Well, truth be told, I’m not good at binge watching shows. Do I watch TV? Absolutely! I just don’t seem to have the attention span (or the time?) to “binge” a show in one or two sittings.

That being said, recently, Trav and I watched His & Hers in a matter of a few days, and we definitely wanted to see how it ended.

I do have “pockets” of time, like over break, when I kind of made it a goal to finish up a few shows I love and had started. I really like Nobody Wants This and a few weekends ago, I watched the last few episodes of season 2.

Since Catherine O’Hara’s passing, I started to re-watch Schitt’s Creek. It was a fave a few summers ago. My dad had suggested it, I watched all six seasons throughout that summer…maybe 2022?

During Covid, I “binged” The Crown. I was late to that game as well, and I watched the first three or four seasons, and then I finished that series as it wrapped up over the next few years.

I’m looking forward to the new season of Night Agent coming out soon. Trav and I watch that together.

Thanks to Hulu, I can watch some of my favorite shows from my childhood like Who’s the Boss?, 227, Designing Women, Mad About You, and According to Jim.

You know I can always watch my fave ladies…The Golden Girls.

A few shows I have on my TV/Netflix list to watch at some point:

Lincoln Lawyer (my brother suggested, and I’ve watched the first few episodes of season 1, and I like it)
The Diplomat (I need to finish season 3)
The Pitt (my mom suggested, and I’ve watched the first few episodes of season 1, and it’s intense…but I love Noah Wylie.)
The Four Seasons
Shrinking

I just don’t have a ton of time right now to go all in on a show with multiple seasons, but I like having some ideas of what to watch). I also think I have TV “commitment issues.” haha!

Of course, right now, I will want to watch the Olympics in the evening.

Next month, we’re looking at grocery list frequent buys…

Have a great Monday!

Inspiration, Seasonal

Olympic Food Ideas

Posted on February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Sunday!

Yesterday I shared a few Super Bowl app ideas which sent me down a Pinterest rabbit hole of Olympic food ideas.

Pinterest has always given me great meals, desserts and recipe ideas as well as party ideas when the kids were younger. These are all easy and fun ideas to make viewing the Olympic games even more fun.

Olympic Rings:

Starting with…the Olympic rings…but with fruit. How fun! …and a great and easy way to serve something healthy.

Gold Medals:

The opposite of healthy and just as cute are these gold medals using Oreos and Fruit by the Foot.

Snap Happy Mom has a whole post sharing ideas for Olympic themed party including the two ideas above.

Olympic Torches:

How cute are these fruit Olympic torches? Alex Daynes has a fun post sharing four Olympic party foods.

Sip and Celebrate:

This drink is easy to make with bubbly or Sprite and some gummy Life Savers. Savannahsmiled.com has a fun Olympic Watch Party post.

I wish I could be so creative! If my kids had a birthday around the time of the Olympics, I would have loved this theme!

What’s your favorite Winter Olympic event?

Meals and Recipes

Super Bowl Apps

Posted on February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Saturday!

Well, this is a big weekend! The Olympics have started and tomorrow is Super Bowl Sunday.

I’ve joked the past few weeks that I’ve forgotten there’s even a big game since us Chiefs fans have been spoiled the past few years with the Chiefs always being in the big game!

So, since I don’t really care about the game, I can now focus on the commercials…and the real star of the show…the food!

Since the Chiefs have been in the Super Bowl, we’ve usually watched the game at my brother’s house. We typically keep it simple and order pizza and get a cookie cake. That being said, I know appetizers are some of the best part of the big game, and here are a few “go to” ones I make when I need to bring something to a pot luck or a party.

Stuffed Peppers:

These mini stuffed peppers are easy and delish. I’m sure you could add in some bacon bits or sausage to make them a more hearty option.

Pic c/o exercise4weigtloss.com

Meatballs:

These meatballs are my “go to” when I need to bring an app. Also, they are Hayden’s fave!

I’d saved this to Pinterest years ago, but the link doesn’t seem to work now.

All you need is a bag of frozen meatballs, BBQ sauce and grape jelly. (I always buy the Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and Smucker’s grape jelly…as pictured)

Put all three ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 3-4 hours. Easy and delish!

Salami Roll Ups:

Salami roll ups are such an easy app to make! I don’t have a pic of the finished product, but this is the salami I use.

For each piece of salami, spread some cream cheese on it and add a slice of pickle (I usually buy the spears and cut each spear into fourths). Then, roll up the piece of salami and secure with a toothpick.

Easy peasy!

What’s your fave app to share with others? Who are you cheering for in the Super Bowl? The Patriots or the Seahawks? (Or the apps and commercials?! ha!)

I hope your weekend is off to a great start.

Friday Favorites

Friday Favorites {#290}

Posted on February 6, 2026February 5, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Friday!

Well, it’s official…we haven’t been to school in two weeks. “Winter break 2.0” has been very unexpected. I guess our only shot at normalcy will be the fact that we’re supposed to be in the 50’s next week!

While I appreciate the downtime, we all need to get back into a routine!

Speaking of routine…as I do every Friday, I’m linking up with Andrea for this week’s Friday Favorites.

Buckle up, y’all…I have lots of faves and lots of randomness…

I saw this on Instagram, and my Type A personality loved it:

As I shared in my post on Tuesday, I’ve been out and about to a few faves stores. I saw this cherry icon glass at Home Goods and just couldn’t say no. I’ve already used it a few times, but I was thinking it would be a good spring/summer glass.

Hadley went to a birthday party last weekend, and they made pretty bouquets of flowers. Her bedside table has a lovely pop of color(s).

Speaking of Hadley…she got some Lego flowers for her birthday, and she’s been working on them with her friend over the past couple of months. Her bouquet is finally finished…so she has lots of flowers in her room.

…and speaking of her room, I left to run errands on Tuesday and came home to her room rearranged. She’d told me she wanted to move things around, but I was surprised she did so on her own. Honestly, I was a smidge annoyed because I knew I was going to help get everything put away/purged/organized/thrown out, but I guess we did have time…and that’s how we spent most of Wednesday. I do remember moving my room around a lot as a kid, so I guess she gets that from me!

*Sigh* I was so bummed to hear about Catherine O’Hara passing away (obviously, not a favorite)….I spent most of Saturday morning watching Schitt’s Creek (a favorite show of mine). My dad told me to watch it a few years ago, and I chipped away at it that summer. Anyway, it’s such a great show…and she will be missed!

I found more Dizzilicious…this time at Target. This variety pack was with the Valentine’s Day candy, cards, etc…so I snagged it right up. I think it’s mostly at Sam’s Club or Costco, and we don’t have memberships to either. I hope Target always has this. The birthday cake flavor is my fave.

Trav picked up Crumbl cookies on Friday, but he left them in his car overnight! He found them on Saturday morning…haha!

Still, it was a very sweet thought to pick some up, and we enjoyed those last weekend.

Speaking of sweet treats, I went to fill the kids’ car up with gas yesterday morning, and I decided to pick up some donuts too. They appreciated having something different for breakfast…I thought the one with strawberry icing was delish!

I went to Michael’s last week, and I spotted so many cute “book club” paper goods.

How funny, right?!

This serving tray was so precious, and they had so many cute napkins: library book check out card, “My wine club has a book problem,” and “So many books, so little time!” I didn’t get any of these, but I was tempted!

Tuesday night, we went out to dinner. You all, when I tell you that we never eat out during the week, I mean it. I really always try to make dinner, and occasionally we will pick up carry out, but we literally never go out to eat on a Tuesday night. Anyway, I told Trav we needed to get out of the house and do something, and we hadn’t tried this new(ish) restaurant. (Also, while planning the dinner out, I really did think we were going back to school on Wednesday, so I this would be a nice was to wrap up “Winter break 2.0”)

The food was really good. Trav got a BBQ sandwich, I ordered a burger salad, Hadley got a chicken bowl, and look at Hayden’s burger…so good!

We’ll definitely go back! (And as we exited the restaurant and made our way to the car, it started to snow just as we received the text that we didn’t have school the next day.)

My mom gave me this mug for my birthday. Maybe I should sit it on my desk once we get back to school. ha!

You know who loves the snow? (Well, once he “braves” the back steps?) Part-Husky Homer can be seen zooming around the backyard!

I heard the kids in the kitchen chatting and came in to see them making their own “dirty sodas.” The Cream Soda Dr. Pepper is a new find, and I like it. They added some creamer to make it “dirty,” and I guess it was a hit.

One of the things I always embrace about time at home is eating whatever I want for lunch…and often times I make a “snack plates.” This isn’t a snack plate, but it was my breakfast, brunch, or lunch often the past two weeks. I love the Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon Swirl bread…and I’ve been scrambling two eggs (using Amy’s microwave method)…and I’ve added some cheese and avocado when I have those things on hand).

Favorite Mom Meme:

Like, why does it have to be like this? haha

Bonus Fave: Flashback Friday:

Oh…Valentine’s Day is only about a week away, and this is one of my fave photos. Hayden’s “bachelor” shirt makes me LOL every time.

Weekly Recap:

Today is my 40th blog post in a row! While my goal was to blog every day in January, I had some posts at the end of the December and then I’ve posted every day this week to start February…

Valentine’s Day Decor

Will the streak continue? I don’t know. Nothing is really popping in my head to write about tomorrow, so we’ll see. It was a good run…and I still have lots of posts planned for February.

Share Our Lives:

Monday, we have our second Share Our Lives link up of the year. This month’s topic is…binge worthy shows. I do watch TV, and I definitely have some fave shows to share, but I don’t really binge watch a lot of TV, so I can’t wait to see what others share.

Have a great weekend!

Holidays, Home Decor

Valentine’s Day Decor

Posted on February 5, 2026February 4, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Thursday!

Well, we’re a few days into February, and we still haven’t gone back to school…I affectionately named these past two weeks “Winter break 2.0″…Yesterday, I did venture up to school because I was “itching” to at least make sure my classroom is ready to go whenever we do head back. I put away my few touches of Christmas, updated my February calendar, made a few copies, and then got the heck out of there. haha!

Anyway, one of the things on my “to do” list was to put out my few festive Valentine’s Day touches, and I did that this past weekend. Most everything is what I’ve had for years, but I did pick up a few new things too.

The mantel in the kitchen is the same as it’s been for quite a few years. I have the wooden “love” sign as well as an XOXO banner.

I saw this wooden serving tray and Michael’s and thought it would be perfect in this little corner of the kitchen. I usually have a cook book in this stand, so that was an easy swap. My friend gave me the cute heart icon candle from Aldi for my birthday, and I added it to a metal pedestal that I have out year round but also added the cute little red and white plate from Target.

Speaking of Target…I have zero regrets purchasing these two pack of tea towels…

I’ve had this little dish for years, and I fill it up with candy.

The coffee table in the living room looks much like it does at Christmas time as I’ve left out a few “winter” touches into February.

I did add in my new pink Target candle…

…here it is with the lid on. So precious.

On the entryway table, I added this little heart dish that I’ve had for years. I got it from Trader Joe’s, and it had a little flower in it originally. Now, I fill it with candy, and this year, I layered it on another Target plate and pedestal.

I’ve had this white ceramic heart for years, but I did get a new plate/art easel at Michael’s. I wanted something a little sturdier, and I love the touch of gold.

This XOXO is another decorative item that I’ve had for years. It sits on the bookshelf in the living room.

Outside, I swapped my “let it snow” flag (I think it did its job!) for my pretty pink and red Valentine’s Day flag.

I love this door hanger. I’ve had it for years, and I think it’s a nice festive touch for February.

Not decor but, but I’m really “leaning” into seasonal coffee mugs. These two are on rotation for February!

I really enjoy putting things out for Valentine’s Day…especially because set up and take down take five minutes each way!

Have a great day.

Currently

Posted on February 4, 2026February 3, 2026 by jgalvinwhite

Hello and happy Wednesday!

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, so I’m linking up with Amy for Currently.

This month we’re looking at what we’re currently baking/cooking, watching/reading, planning and savoring.

I’m currently baking/cooking…

Over the weekend, I baked some muffins since we were home. This is the second (or third) time I’ve used the Krusteaz mix to make muffins instead of a pan of coffee cake. Of course, the taste isn’t really any different, but my kids tend to eat the muffins at a quicker pace.

No baking for this, but Trav picked up some Crumbl cookies over the weekend which is a fave for sure.

In the past ten days, we really haven’t eaten out much. We had that winter storm, and we were home for a few days which meant we even cooked dinner on the weekend. This week, I’ve kind of been winging it. Yesterday, I read Shay’s blog and ended up making her Chicken and Mushroom Fried Rice (I did add in snow peas per her suggestion, and I had some scallions on hand, so I used those too). It was a family favorite.

I’m currently watching/reading…

Trav and I finished watching His & Hers. Wow! What an ending. We were a few episodes in before I realized it’s a book…and now I wish I’d read it first. I do hope to read it for a comparison, but I always prefer to read the book first if possible.

I’m so sad about the passing of Catherine O’Hara…aren’t we all? I’ve been watching some episodes of Schitt’s Creek since Friday. It’s such an amazing show. She will be missed!

So, as I type this, we still haven’t been back to school due to the weather. Our last day of school was Friday, January 23. At the moment, the current decision is that they’ll make a call by 5am this morning. Whether we go back to school today or tomorrow, I’m going to miss my snow day viewing schedule:

Sleep until 7:30 or 8.
Watch the Today Show (but, y’all, how sad is it about Savannah Guthrie’s mom being missing?! My heart breaks for her!)
Watch the 3rd hour of Today at 9.
Watch Jenna and Sheinelle at 10.
Then, I’ve even been watching the chatty party of Kelly and Mark at 11!

Now, of course, I’m doing other things during this time, but overall, I’ve spent my morning sipping my coffee from about 8-9. Then, I have these shows on in the background as I carry on with my morning.

I’ve currently been reading Jenna’s Book Club recommendation…

I’m really enjoying it so far!

I’m currently planning…

Well, it’s more like adjusting plans with us being out so much. Eng 2 students are ready to start part 2 of The Metamorphosis, and my English 1 students need to start Romeo and Juliet. That being said, since we’ve been out for so long, I almost feel like we need to do some “get to know you” games once we return! haha!

Really, I’m going to have to use one class period to get students caught up on NTI work and set the foundation for unit 3.

I’m currently savoring…

Slow mornings with cups of coffee…

…and another couple of weeks of “twinkle” lights…

I have zero regrets that I’ve left out a few “twinkle” lights to get us through these winter months.

What are you currently up to?