As promised, I’m back here on Tuesday to catch up a little. Wanna read about my weekend? You know you do. What if I told you there were treats? Yeah, I knew that’d keep you reading!
I had my PHX class at the Y Saturday morning and it was a good one! Some parts of me were still feeling it into Monday. I rushed home to shower and get ready so we could go to Zachary’s 5th birthday party at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh. (Zachary is Terry and Vickie’s little boy.) The theme of the party was reptiles and amphibians and there were animals for the kids to touch and crafts relating to them. Connor participated a little but when he wasn’t he wandered the room without being too needy or distracting so that worked out well. I sent this picture to Ashley thanking her for preparing him with all the trips to the library.
If you are looking for fresh birthday party ideas, consider the museum. Kids and adults alike enjoyed themselves.
After naps for all of us that afternoon, we joined our whole crew for dinner at the nearby Mexican restaurant. Connor ate the fish from a fish taco and a healthy helping of black beans and rice. So healthy, in fact, that his system has, uh, been clearing itself steadily since. #mexicanfooddiet
Sunday was busy with a walk and chores and grocery shopping. I made one of my breakfast casseroles and as soon as it came out of the oven, I put a pan of cookie-filled cookie bars in the oven. My one coworker had a lot to celebrate this past weekend: his birthday on Saturday as well as his new engagement the day before! I know he likes Oreos so I whipped up these easy bars.
The McHusband loved them. I thought they needed salt, either in the recipe or sprinkled on top. I might try them again with my adaptation.
My last recipe of the weekend was dinner from my new cookbook, Sheet Pan Suppers. I chose the Soy-Mustard Glazed Salmon with Broccoli, but I also used cauliflower because the McHusband isn’t a huge fan of broccoli. Turns out, he likes it just fine when it’s roasted and has good flavor in its crispy ends. I can’t wait to try something else from the book.
One final note: We have the appraisal of our house this morning and we are keeping all appendages crossed for a good number so that the buyers don’t have any issues with their loan. I got things cleaned up over the weekend then did a little more last night so the house looks good enough to sell all over again. Let’s hope the appraiser is a fan of plum-purple powder rooms, new HVAC systems, and cul-de-sac lots with lots of trees.
Oh! I know you guys are wondering if I got up and ran like I said I was going to. You’d forgotten about that? Well, never mind then.
Just kidding. When I get up at 4:20 to exercise, I want all the credit I can get! Yes, I did get up and the weather was perfect, which made it worth the lack of zzz’s.
Speaking of, it’s time for me to wrap things up and try to make up some of that beauty sleep.
Connor wishes you a happy Tuesday!
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