Juli & Co.: May 2015

What's for dinner this week?

12:01 AM

Rain, rain GO AWAY! To say we are ready for some sunshine is a serious understatement. It has been cloudy and rainy for what seems like FOREVER. Our lakes are full, our grass is green...now it's time for our usual Texas sunshine and heat! It's almost June for goodness sake!

Only NINE more days of school left for the big kids! In NINE days, we'll have a 2nd grader and a 4th grader! Emi is already out of school for the summer so we'll be taking full advantage of our one-on-one time these next NINE days. I can't be believe my baby only has one more year of pre-school before starting Kindergarten. I'm so happy and excited to be entering this next season of life, but a little sad that I won't be a mom of a preschooler for much longer.

Okay, now on to the MEAL PLAN. I'm going to pretend that it's sunshiny outside and use our grill as much as possible this week.

TUESDAY - Grilled Mahi Mahi, Broccoli and Rice

WEDNESDAY - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

THURSDAY - Shrimp Boil Kabobs

FRIDAY - Grilled Pizza

SATURDAY - Hamburgers

SUNDAY - Chicken Salad Sandwiches and Fruit

Today, I am finally going to see a doctor about my wrist. I am just hoping for an easy solution and that I'll be able to have full use of it again very soon!

Life Lately

12:31 AM

For the first time in a LONG time, it's SATURDAY and we have NO PLANS! It's been raining here a lot this past week, which means the soccer fields are closed for games and practices. And, as much as I LOVE watching my sweet girl play some soccer, I equally LOVE a lazy Saturday morning filled with snuggles, pancakes, and cartoons.

Nick and I have a new favorite show we've been watching together. SECRETS and LIES. After you get over the fact that Ryan Phillippe is a grown-up and has an 18 year old daughter, the show will suck you in.

Nick had to travel to New Jersey for a few days this week, and Emily comes down with STREP THROAT less than 6 hours after his plane lifted off. There is some written rule that says when Daddy is away, someone will start to vomit. Luckily she was completely back to her normal, giggly little self the second Daddy walked back in the door. ;)

Having a sick little all week and not being able to leave the house did allow me to get a few things around here that I've been putting off. I got most of the laundry washed (it may not be folded and we may not be able to sit on the couch due to the mountain of clothes, but at least it's CLEAN!). I also organized the pantry and a few of the cabinets in the kitchen, printed and laminated several cheat sheets for around the house (rules for when home alone, ABC's of good character, sibling rules, etc). Oh and somewhere in the mix, I managed to finally get some shrubs planted around the pool.

Olivia's cheer practices started last week and they are pretty intense. I'm not sure she (or I) realized exactly what we were committing to, but I do know this will be a growing year for her. She is going to learn what it means to commit to something and follow through. She is going to learn that HARD WORK pays off and that if you want to excel at something you have to put in the time. I've been very proud of how she has handled herself during practice, even during tough times. She has not fallen apart once. She just keeps trying until she gets it right. There have been a few tears shed from other girls, but so far Olivia has been able to keep it together and not get discouraged.

Last Sunday, when we arrived at practice, a movie was being filmed at the diner next door. I have no idea what movie it was, but someone said something about it being some kind of feature film that will be in the movies. Hmmm...not sure about that, but it was interesting to see.