Friday!

Weekend plans

Hey, did you know, it’s Mother’s Day weekend? Mother’s Day weekend, guys. THE WEEKEND OF THE MOTHERS.

Okay, so admittedly, Mother’s Day is not a huge deal to me. It’s one of two days a year I allow myself to eat donuts, so that’s fun, but other than that I pretty much just like to be left alone (so no different than any other day of the year.)

This year, après-donuts, I am going to go to yoga (mamaste) and then to Mexican food brunch with my two faves. I bought two different bottles of rosé today, so maybe I’ll bust into one of those. The possibilities are endless. (Actually not really, as I have a job interview at 9am Monday.)

Tomorrow we’re going to the farmers’ market and then to the fair. I am not the hugest fair-going person, but I like this one because it’s on the smaller side and it’s early enough in the season that it’s not disgustingly hot outside yet. We’ll check out the car show (Chris’s favorite thing on the planet), the baby animals (no one’s favorite thing), try to coerce LG onto some rides (seriously no one’s favorite thing), and after half an hour, we’ll probably flee to the nearest beer-monger.

This one told me she didn’t want me to go to Muffins With Mom at her school today. Excuse me while I go cry in my cheerios.

Meal plan

Tonight we’re making these pizza rolls. Tomorrow is fair food. Sunday is clams and pasta. Monday is burgers. Tuesday is chili. Wednesday is TBD. Thursday is also TBD, but I imagine I’ll have Chris grill up some chicken thighs when he grills burgers on Monday and then I’ll make a few sides to go with them that day. Speaking of sides, anyone make any good side dishes lately? I am in a salad rut (I KNOOOOOOW) and need some inspiration. This cucumber and avocado salad looks good (I’d use Greek yogurt or sour cream in place of mayo), as well as this grilled Greek panzanella salad. Ooooh, and this: roasted red peppers with anchovies, garlic, and goat cheese.

Last night’s buffalo turkey lettuce wraps. Ugh, healthy food, I am over you.

‘Tis the season…

…to update my closet. I bought a few of these shirts on MamaBub‘s recommendation. They should arrive tomorrow and when they do, I’ll report back. I am also trying one of these tank tops. As much as I’d like to buy nicer things that will last a long time, the truth is I am terrible on my clothes. I literally had to take the last white t-shirt I bought and throw it in the trash the first day I wore it because I spilled coffee on it. So now I’m just like, fuck it. I’ll spend $12 on a t-shirt and if I ruin it right away (likely), then who cares?

I have a couple pairs of shorts (Gap boyfriend shorts are my favorite, but I am laughing/crying at the fact that anyone can wear them rolled. NOT ON THESE THIGHS) and a couple maxi dresses. If the shirts/tank work out, I’ll buy a few more in different color/patterns and a new pair of boyfriend shorts. I could also use a new pair of sandals, as I haven’t bought any (minus my Birks) in a couple years. I was just perusing Target, my favorite place for cute summer sandals, and everything on there looked horrifyingly ’90s, so that’s not great, Bob.

Parting thought

I’m finding that spending most of my time with a 4-year-old is really great for my improv skills. There’s a lot of character work (“I’m a dog!”, “I’m a cat!”) and today we worked on accents. (Not that accents are necessary for improv, but they certainly help when playing a character.) Today LG ate some bread and she said, “This is a tasty orange!” and I was like, “Is it juicy and delicious?” That’s basically improv in a nutshell. Yes, I will go on this bread-as-orange journey with you. LET’S DO IT.

Possibly the most well-lit picture of me ever taken on stage. Thanks, Mom!