Category: Currently

Hello and happy Wednesday!

Well, I did it…I survived the first day back at school. Since we didn’t have meetings, I was able to ease into the day, but today I have professional development all day…tomorrow too. I have a feeling my brain will be tired. Ugh.

It’s been a while since I’ve linked up with Amy for Currently, but I’m excited to do so today!

Savoring:

I’m currently savoring my calm classroom before the chaos begins next week.

Yesterday was a work day, and it wasn’t one I initially had on the calendar. A couple weeks ago while reading an email, I realized we had a classroom work day yesterday. I’m not sure how that wasn’t on my radar. While it’s hard to “rip the Bandaid off,” I did appreciate having some time to catch up with friends and work in my quiet classroom most of the day.

Wrapping up:

Well, you knew this answer was coming…but I’m wrapping up summer break. *sigh*

I think with the school year ending so late, it did make the summer seem to fly by. That being said, it was a good summer break. It was different for me in regards to the kids having more independence and I wasn’t a chauffeur this summer! Thankfully, we had family time, the kids had fun with friends, we went on vacation, had pool time, and I read a lot of books.

I’m also wrapping up the kids’ 3rd through 5th grade (plus a few middle school pages) book. I’ve taken photos of their artwork for those years and uploaded them to Shutterfly. Their K-2nd grade books turned out really cute!

Preparing

One of the best things about summer, besides not having to set an alarm most mornings, is having more freedom for grocery shopping and meal prepping whenever time allows.

Now, I need to get back in the grocery list, grocery order, dinner planning, and lunch prep mode.

I’m also preparing the kids to go back to school. First of all, those early alarms are going to be a shock to their systems. Secondly, how are they entering their junior year?!

Remembering

I’m remembering summers in the past. As I mentioned above, this was an unexpectedly different summer for me. I guess I just hadn’t realized how much time I’d spent driving my kids around these past ten+ years. Truly, it was nice to have slow mornings with my only responsibility being waking the kids up if needed. haha

I guess I’ve “earned” this time back, but it just wasn’t something I’d put much thought into until it was actually happening.

Wasn’t I just taking them to story time at the library?

Weren’t they just playing together on the back porch?

Organizing

One thing I do love about going back to school is buying school supplies. On Monday, Hadley and I went to Walmart and Target. I always replenish some of my classroom supplies, and she needed a few things (Hayden too) as we start back to school.

Yesterday, I organized my class supplies and labeled the tubs. I love doing that kind of stuff!

What’s something you’re currently doing?

Hello and happy Wednesday! How is the month of May treating you? As a teacher and as a mom with two busy kids, I feel like I’m barely hanging on! Summer is in sight though, so I will cling to that good news.

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

The Currently topics this month are…digging, weeding, enjoying, eating/drinking and shopping for.

I’m currently digging…up bushes in our front yard. Actually, I did zero digging…but Trav and Hayden did.

Travis used ChatGPT for his vision for this area out front. Step one was getting rid of some of the overgrown and dead bushes.

Amy also suggested that digging can be interpreted as something we’re loving, and I’m loving my new mini travel sound machine. I’ve had this saved on an Amazon list for quite a while, and I finally ordered it recently. We have a sound machine, but I wanted one that could be on my side of the bed and one that’s easier to pack for travel. This little guy is legit, and you can’t beat the price.

I’m currently weeding through/out my filing cabinet. All my English 1 files are in one drawer, and I want to keep it that way. I have so many extra copies that I’m going through the folders to recycle a few of the papers to help make everything fit. To be honest, most of what I save in folders probably doesn’t need to be saved because I keep master copies in binders for each unit. Also, of course, most things I can print again if needed. I guess old habits just die hard, but at least I’m trying to purge a little.

I’m currently enjoying some of the teacher appreciation “perks.” We’ve been served bagels and coffee the past couple of mornings. Also, one of my teacher friends went to Joella’s Hot Chicken to pick up our lunch on Monday; teachers got a chicken tender meal for free! It’s the little things.

That being said…

I’m also enjoying this set from Amazon. I’ve shared it before, but since I’ve been wearing it more and more, and I want to order it in another color, I thought I’d share again. It’s perfect to wear as separates or together, and I get compliments every time I wear it. I wanted to wear something comfy on Monday, and this fit the bill.

I’m also enjoying getting some steps in every day. I’ve been very intentional with going for walks nearly every day this past month. The fresh air has been just what I needed.

I’m currently eating/drinking…

I’m still in my iced coffee era. Right now, hot coffee doesn’t even sound good to me. A fun glass makes iced coffee taste even better 😉

As far as eating…I’m not eating too many sweets, but I couldn’t resist a couple scoops of mint chocolate chip (my fave!) ice cream at my nephew’s game the other night. Ice cream and baseball…what an all-American combo.

I’m currently shopping for… birthday cards…May is a big birthday month, and I also needed to pick up a Mother’s Day card. After school yesterday, I went to Target for a few things besides the cards. I picked up the Chobani S’mores creamer that I love as well as some snacks for school, the Shirley Temple flavored Poppi, some Tru Fruit, bananas, and the Starbucks Acai Refresher for Hadley to try, and a few others odds and ends.

It was a productive Target run.

What are you currently up to?

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?

Hello Wednesday! It’s already the middle of the week. I had a great day back to school with students yesterday, but your girl is Tired with a capital T!

It’s the first Wednesday of the month so I’m linking up with Amy as she has taken over the Currently reins.

The Currently topics are: loving, resolving, planning, eating/drinking, watching/reading…

I’m loving…

My Christmas gifts, including new tennis shoes (Trav suggested Brooks, and Hadley found the cute color way)…

….and Hadley and Trav apparently spent a bit of time in Sephora because I said I needed some perfume. Hadley chose these three:

• Guccia Flora
• Prada Paradoxe
• Burberry Her

I also have these two scents from Dime, and I love them too.

I’m loving the glow of my remaining Christmas decor…but let’s call it “winter decor.” I like to keep these trees (and my skinny tree in the bedroom) up for a couple more weeks. I will say that the 60 degree temps don’t really make it feel like winter right now!

I’m resolving…

To keep up my workouts. I didn’t have the best October and November, so I recommitted myself in November to getting in at least four workouts a week and having 7500 steps every day. I’ve kept up with at least four workouts as well as the step count most days. I’m doing a Bodi program that I’m really liking, so that’s motivated me to keep moving. These workouts are around 25 minutes, so I’ve been doing that and then walking on my walking pad (or outside) for 15-20 minutes.

I also realized Bodi has a widget, and it’s been pretty motivating to see my workouts as the app tracks them.

I’m also resolving to read 40 books again this year…

2025 was a great year of reading.

I’m also keeping my 2026 words in mind. These are the ones I drew from the pot on New Year’s Eve.

I’m planning…

We’re back on track with meal planning after a couple of weeks of winging it! Honestly, we didn’t eat many dinners out over break, but we just had more lazy “eat whatever you want/can find” dinners. My kids were requesting actual meals by the end of break. I guess I was a lazy mom when it came to cooking the past couple of weeks.

This meal plan/shopping list continues to be my fave. I’ve used this same one for years.

Also, Trav cooked a couple of meals over the weekend. It’s pretty rare that we don’t order dinner out on Friday/Saturday, so I appreciated his effort! haha

On Monday, I made this Easy Salsa Verde Chicken on Monday, and everyone gave it a 10/10! Hadley said it was better than Chipolte! That’s definitely a compliment. I served it with rice and black beans, and I even took some for lunch yesterday.

I’m eating/drinking:

Well, I was eating “snack plates” for lunch over break which is my favorite.

I made chili last night even though it hasn’t been super cold outside. I’d like the temps to drop a bit, so I can really lean into soup and chili season.

Are you tired of me talking about iced coffee yet? haha

Truthfully, I’ve always drank iced coffee from Starbucks occasionally through the years, but recently, I’ve started having it in the morning (and then taking a cup of hot coffee to school in my travel mug)

I’ve tried Dunkin Donuts a few times recently too.

I do pat myself on the back because I do a great job of drinking at least two 40 oz tumblers every day. I never felt like I drank too much Diet Coke, but I’d say in the past couple of years, I drink far less…maybe one a week?…and I stick with water after my coffee.

I’m watching/reading…

Over break, I watched a lot of favorite holiday movies like Home Alone, A Christmas Story, and The Holiday.

After Christmas, I made sure to watch a few other fave movies of mine (that I tend to always watch over break)…

and…

I’m almost finished with season 2 of Nobody Wants This…

My mom suggested The Pitt, and I’ve watched a couple of episodes. It reminds me of when I loved watching ER.

I still love to watch Golden Girls, but Designing Women has been when I’ve turned to recently to watch before bed.

I’m reading The Wedding People; I’m halfway through it, and I’m really enjoying it.

I just started Before Dorothy on my Kindle, and I can tell I’m going to love it!

I’m starting my 2026 reading off strong.

Yesterday, I read the UpFront magazine with my students. They had some good conversations about some of the articles. It was a good way to ease back into learning!

So, that’s what I’m Currently up to.

Thanks, Amy, for hosting!

Hello! How is the week treating you? So far, ours is off to a great start.

It’s been a while since I’ve linked up with Jenn for her Currently post, but I’m excited to do so today!

Here’s what I’m currently…

Loving:

I shared a few things I’ve been loving in my Monday Prime Purchases post. It’s quite the variety from placemats to leggings to word searches and more.

Honestly, I’m also loving that it’s getting darker earlier…perfect excuse not to leave the house 🙂

One more thing I’m loving…(Hayden too!) are these Dots cinnamon sugar pretzels. Hayden asked me to buy them, and they are so good.

Looking forward to:

I’m looking forward to quite a few things…starting with the weekend! haha

Truly, we usually have yesterday off for Election Day, and this year we didn’t…it’s just making the stretch from fall break until Thanksgiving break feel very long.

I’m also looking forward to Thanksgiving; it’s always been one of my favorite holidays.

Smelling:

I’m still savoring cinnamon, apple, vanilla, and other fall scents before it’s time for pine and peppermint!

Preparing for:

The kids’ birthday! Sweet 16! How is that possible?! As it’s been the past few years, Hayden wants no fuss, and Hadley wants a party. haha!

So, we have a fun birthday party planned for Hadley and some friends in a couple of weeks. Of course, on the kids’ birthday, we’ll do cake, presents, and a dinner out.

I know I say it every year, but it’s hard to believe that we’re well into the teen years and are now preparing for them to get their driver’s licenses!

Thankful for:

Well, of course all the important things like health, family and friends! That being said, I’m really thankful for a great school year so far. I don’t want to jinx it, but I’m really enjoying all of my classes. I have two English 1 classes with a co-teacher, two Adv. English 1 classes, and two English 2 classes. They are all very different, but I look forward to seeing my students every day.

And…I think I’ve gotten the hang of block scheduling…and I really like it.

Year twenty-four has been great, and I’ve enjoyed seeing my own kids more during the day based on the location of my new classroom this year.

Anyway, some years are better that other, but I feel like the great years come just when I need them!

What’s something you are thankful for?

Hello and happy Wednesday!

Well, day one of back to school professional development went well. It’s nice to see my colleagues and at the district PD, I always see friends from other schools which is always an added bonus. The English department at my former school was simply the best. So many of us started out there as young teachers, barely married and with no kids. Now a lot of us have moved to my current district, but we’re at various schools. So, when we see each other, it’s like one big reunion. We’ve kept in touch, but it’s just better when we get to see each other in person.

It’s been quite a while since I’ve linked up with Jenn and her Currently post, but I’m excited to do so today.

Here’s what I’m currently…

Loving:

I truly haven’t quit wearing my two sweatshirts and two pairs of shorts from Aerie. They’ve been the perfect summer staple.

I also have been loving our limelight hydrangea bush in our back yard. It’s absolutely taken off and is huge. Once a week, I’ve clipped some blooms to put in vases around the house.

I’ve also been loving Leanne‘s new show on Netflix. She’s so funny, and the cast is great.

Looking forward to:

I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine. I spent some time on Monday writing all the appointments, meetings, days off and more in my teacher planner and on my desk calendar. I also planned dinners for this week and placed a Kroger order. That’s not necessarily out of the ordinary, but I wanted to be intentional about lunches this week and even dinners. We’ve been “winging it” the past few weeks.

Scheduling:

Appointments. I schedule many appointments before I leave the office (like six months cleaning appointments while I’m at the dentist), but some I schedule, like my annual mammogram, as soon as I get back to school and know my schedule.

We also scheduled to have our living room chairs and ottomans cleaned. That’s been on the “to do” list for the entire summer, and we’re getting that done today.

Buying:

Like I shared last week, I’ve been buying quite a few things for my new classroom, and I’m really loving how my classroom turned out. It’s been a lot of work, and Hadley has been a huge help. Hayden helped me on Monday finish up the last few things.

And, in other news, I guess we’ll be buying new to us car. Last week, Trav was driving my car and was in an accident. The car next to him was t-boned by someone running a red light, and that car got pushed into my car. I’ve had my car for almost ten years, and I assumed I’d have it for a few more, so this is kind of a bummer! That being said, Trav got a new (to him) car last summer after getting rid of the 4Runner that we’d had for close to fifteen years and 250k+ miles. Anyway, I’m glad he was driving my car instead of his, and of course, I’m glad everyone was ok!

This feels like “adulting” at its finest…and just as we’d started to discuss a car for the kids.

Gearing up for:

Back to school…and what I hope is a great school year for myself and my kids.

Sophomore year can kind of be “meh” because you aren’t the new kid anymore…kind of the middle child of high school, so I’m hoping they make the most of it.

Also, my school is moving from a traditional six class schedule to block scheduling with four ninety minute classes for A day and then four other classes for B day. I’m excited to give it a try, but it will be a big adjustment, I’m sure. With that, for my own kids, they get to take more electives which I think will be great for them to experience and focus on a pathway.

What’s something you are loving, looking forward to, scheduling, buying, or gearing up for?

High, ho…it’s back to school I go…finally! After 26 days, we’re headed back in the building to start second semester!

I’m sure this morning will be rough, but it’s always good when we get back in a routine.

I like sharing “Currently” posts…when I feel like I have enough to share, so that’s what I’m doing today.

I saw this “Currently” graphic on Pinterest and thought it would be a fun way to share a few things going on.

• Watching: I just finished the second season of The Diplomat, and I loved it. I was bummed this season was only six episodes. Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell are fantastic. Looks like there will be a third season.
• Eating: Snack plates! One thing I always love about winter and summer breaks is having more time for lunch…and making snack plates. I just like having a little bit of everything…and not having to pack a lunch ahead of time!
• Been Reading: I finished Lilac Girls and finished listening to Joanna Gaines’ book. Now, I’m reading The Match. It’s a lighter read for sure, but I’m liking it.
• Listening: Since I’ve been walking or doing the elliptical a bit more, I’ve been back to listening to podcasts. I stumbled upon Kelly Ripa’s Let’s Talk off Camera and have listened to a few episodes. I’ve also watched Live with Kelly and Mark quite a bit when home lately, and I like their morning banter.
• Doing: Reformer Pilates! A friend has her own student that’s fairly new, and I haven’t really had the time (based on her class times) to go. I took advantage of the snow days, and went to three of her classes in the past week. It’s been nice to try something new.
• Loving: The snow days…There’s nothing better than not setting an alarm! That being said, when we didn’t go back to school on Monday, I started to feel a bit anxious. I just hated waiting on the day to day announcements of what are plans were for school the next day.
• Seeing: Sunshine and snow! Homer refuses to go down the back steps if he even thinks they are icy. So, that meant I had to bundle up to take him around the block the past few days. Even with the cold temps, it was still so pretty outside with the blue skies.
• Buying: I took advantage of Kendra Scott’s 50% off for your birthday and bought this cross necklace. Hadley and I popped in to a couple of shops yesterday before her volleyball practice. She had a Lulu gift card, but didn’t find what she was looking for just yet.
• Needing: To make lists –for home and for school. In January and February, I want to purge and need to make a list in order to be productive. At school, since we didn’t have the teacher work day, I feel a bit behind in the back to school/beginning of semester things we usually do. I did go into school a few mornings these past two weeks just to get my room organized, write on the board, log in to technology, etc. Today, I won’t feel so off kilter since I’ve accomplished a few of those smaller back to school tasks.
• Playing: I mentioned that last week a group of us played Play Nine, and it was so much fun. We’d played on fall break, so it was fun to get together and play again. I want to get the game to play at home.
• Working on: Grading NTI assignments and updating attendance. For our non-traditional days, students have three days to complete assignments after we return to school in case they were unable to complete them while we were out of school. Some students might not have had power or their computer, but truthfully, some students just know that they have a few extra days to do the work too. So, I’ve had to take attendance at the end of each NTI day based on completed work. If a student has a 0 but then turns their work in within the time frame, I go back and update attendance. Anyway, it’s just kind of tedious to keep up with and keep up to date.
• Feeling: Excited for the Chiefs’ game this weekend. Will there be a “three-peat” this year? The first step is the divisional round. I hope I didn’t just jinx them by putting this out into the universe!

Even after all these years, I still get a little nervous on the first day of school and the first day back from an extended break. And, as I’ve shared, this one went on longer than our regular two week winter break thanks to the snow, ice, and cold temps! I know we’ll all settle in once that bell rings.

See you back here tomorrow,

Hello and happy Wednesday!

How’s it going? Yesterday, was the perfect day off due to Election Day. I slept in a bit, voted, got my car washed, ran a few errands, and had some time at home.

All of us last night…

I know election results can be contentious, so… moving right along…

It’s been a LONG time since I’ve shared a currently post, so that’s what I’m doing today.

I’m currently…

Watching: The Diplomat Season 2. I watched an episode on Sunday, and then I watched two yesterday. It’s such a good show!

{This pic is from Season 1}

Baking: I bought the ingredients to make a pumpkin pie, and I hope to bake one this weekend.

Buying: Well, I need to start thinking about what I want to buy the kids for their birthday. Hadley’s made a list on Google slides and shared it with me. Then, she decided to add them to the “Giftful” app and shared them with me that way. She’s always way easier to buy for compared to Hayden.

Yesterday, I bought some Christmas ornaments for Hadley’s tree. For years, both kids had a little tree in their rooms. Last year, Hadley asked for one of my skinny trees that’s usually in the sun room to go in her room. I’m assuming that’s the plan for this year too.

I just thought she could use some ornaments that were a little more “teen” than some of the ones she uses for her tree.

Hayden had a PT appointment yesterday, so with an hour to kill, I headed to Hobby Lobby. They had so many cute ornaments, and of course they were 50% off.

Coloring: Yesterday, I had some time to color a couple of pages in my Cozy Girl book that I got from Amazon last month.

Adjusting: To the time change. It sure is dark earlier, but I do like that it’s lighter in the morning.

Drinking: I’m still loving this Crystal Light grape flavor to add to my water. Truly, it’s about all I drink when using my tumbler.

Loving: I’m still loving my “Lucy” top for SSYS. They had a few new items drop yesterday, and I ordered the Sloan top.

Scheduling: The kids and I get a flu shot every year. I usually get mine when the nurses schedule the day at our school. I missed it whenever that day was. Then, I was waiting for the kids to get finished with all their sports before I schedule appointments for all of us. Hopefully, we can get that done at Kroger this week or next.

Teaching: In my classes, we started a new unit this week. It might sound odd, but I don’t love starting a new unit. At first, I feel like a “salesman” sharing what the unit is about and trying to get the kids excited.

Unit 2 is “Promise and Progress,” and we are reading “I Have a Dream” today.

Anticipating: I’m anticipating a weekend with nothing on the books! Seriously, nothing. I don’t even know the last time we had a free weekend. You know these kids are going to schedule something that I have to take them to. haha

This was a fun post to share with a little bit of everything. I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written a Currently post.

Thanks for reading,

Hello and happy Wednesday.

We’re already a week into March, and Jennifer is hosting her monthly Currently link up.

Here’s what I’m currently:

Loving:

All my bunny decor for Easter. I guess bunnies are to my spring decor as pumpkins are to my fall decor. How many bunnies are too many?

These colorful wooden bunnies brighten up my entryway table.

These flocked bunnies from Walmart are another favorite. I remember that they were all the rage last year, and I missed out. This year, I bought one pink, one cream, and two mint colored ones. These are the 9 inch ones, and they are less than $5 each!

I ordered them, and they were delivered the same day! Walmart continues to spoil me.

(Walmart also has 16 inch ones too!)

My Kroger had these light up bunnies marked down. They came in blue, pink, purple, and white. I picked up a blue one…and once I got home, I realized the batteries weren’t included. This guy needed three of those small round batteries…now I see why he was marked down.

Oh well, it’s the perfect touch for my kitchen island tray.

Looking forward to:

Well, my first thought was spring break!

But…I’m also looking forward to “springing forward” this weekend. I’m ready for the extra daylight.

I did my Easter decor inside, but this weekend I look forward to putting a few Easter touches outside. I’m sure it will look the same as last year…

Planning:

I promise I’m not skipping St. Patrick’s Day. Soon, it will be time to plan St. Patty’s Day dinner.

I need to start planning a few Easter basket ideas. Just yesterday, Jen Reed shared these exfoliating facial sponges that I think Hadley will like (me too!).

I always get Hayden a pair of Vineyard Vines swim trunks. I always buy a pair at the end of summer sale that I hold on to for either Christmas or Easter. So, I’ve been holding on to a pair for quite a few months. He still wears the boys XL size. Crazy, but true.

I know I don’t need to go overboard, but I’ve always used Easter baskets as a way to give them a few things for the summer. That being said, it’s not the same as when they were little. I would buy them swim goggles, bubbles, and sunglasses.

Travis and I also need to start planning a bit more of our spring break.

Wearing:

Whether the temps have been in the 40’s or low 70’s, I’ve been wearing this jacket to school, to run errands, or to volleyball and basketball games.

I purchased this set last fall, and I didn’t wear it as much in the winter. Now, I’ve been wearing it quite a bit again. It’s perfect for mild temps.

Again, even with the more mild weather, I’ve still been trying to wear as many sweaters as possible. Once April hits, I will be back to wearing dresses until the end of the school year.

Eating:

Lately:

I discovered the “Cool Ranch” wrap from Chick-fil-A.

I made a Pizza Pasta Bake that was a family favorite…

…as was this stir fry recipe.

This week we had this Chicken and Rice Casserole….Travis and I liked it…and the kids thought it was ok.

Monday night, after Hayden’s basketball game, we ate out on a whim. I think the kids didn’t want leftover casserole!

This week, we’re also going to have either Cheeseburger soup or Crockpot Crack Chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. Whatever we don’t have tonight/tomorrow, we’ll have on Sunday.

Side note – I’m always so happy when I “over plan” our weekly meals…because if we don’t make something during the week, then I already know what I can make for Sunday dinner!

Anyway, that’s what I’m currently up to! What about you?

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Hello!

How is your week going? Mine is off to a good start…but guess what I did yesterday…for probably only the second time in 22 years of getting up for school…I forgot to set my alarm!

I have a daily alarm set for 7:15 to start fussing at the kids if they aren’t awake, and that’s what woke me up because I guess I forgot to set my 6:00 alarm.

You know how I love my morning quiet time…and I swear that my whole day was thrown off yesterday because I had to hit the ground running.

Anyway, today I’m linking up with Jennifer for this month’s Currently post.

Here’s what I am currently:

Loving:

I’ve been loving a few self-care things I’ve been using recently including the Jergens essential oil sticks (Sleep and Awaken) as well as collagen eye gels:

Sunny days have been just what I’ve needed. I love a couple of months of winter, but I didn’t realize how much I needed to see the sunshine until our temps warmed up and we’ve had a string of sunny days.

Looking forward to:

It might sound crazy, but I’m looking forward to a weekend full of activities. While one weekend without activities was fine, I’m excited to watch Hadley get back on the volleyball court this weekend.

It’s also cotillion weekend. This weekend is the third of four dances. It’s a more casual theme: Hawaiian:Malibu Mingle.

I’m looking forward to seeing the kids dressed up again.

Also, we’re definitely looking forward to cheering on the Chiefs this Sunday while watching the Super Bowl!

I don’t want to jinx it by typing this out, but of course we’re hoping for a win.

Also, I always look forward to a three day weekend, and Presidents’ Day is circled on the calendar. There’s no better feeling than no school on a Monday!

Doing to be romantic:

While it’s not the most romantic thing, I’ve already purchased Trav’s Valentine’s Day card. We typically go to dinner at some point around Valentine’s Day. We’ll see what we have time to do.

Also, sometimes we feel like our schedule is all about the kids. I’d like to make a point to maybe go on a breakfast date once a month…or hit up a coffee shop. Amy shared a reel with me about Lexington coffee shops, and I haven’t been to any of them. So, my goal in February is to find time to go to one of those with Travis.

Changing:

We’ve been changing up Hadley’s room, and it looks amazing. The wallpaper came in last week, and my friend helped me put it up this past weekend while Hadley was gone. Really, she did all the work! I’m just waiting on one more thing to arrive for her wall, and we are finished for now.

She definitely has a teenage room ready for high school!

Celebrating:

…Valentine’s Day next week. Again, we don’t do much to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but I always buy Trav and the kids a box of chocolates. I usually get the kids a couple of things and Travis and I exchange cards.

I’m not sure what I’m getting Hayden…besides another Gatorade bottle because he lost yet another one…but let me know if you have any ideas for teen boys.,

For Hadley, she really wanted Lego flowers for her room, so I got her those to put in a vase along with a new Stanley…because apparently, my kids can’t keep up with water bottles.

This year, with Valentine’s Day on a Wednesday, both kids have activities that evening. I still might try to fix some of their favorites for dinner which has been a tradition the past couple of years.

What about you? What are you currently loving, looking forward to, doing to be romantic, changing, and celebrating?

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