News this week:
- Thomas pretended he went fishing
- Mazen had his worst sickness to date
- We had our first sweatshirt weather
- Birch and I missed our babysitter and spent a lot of time hanging out together
Reel Em In, Thomas
He came home from Whole Foods with a whole Spanish mackerel! I think Gus was really the most excited.
He grilled it on the Big Green Egg, and we had homemade mashed potatoes and asparagus to go with it – both Sunday + Monday night’s dinners.
Mr. Mazen Was Sick
He came down with a mild fever over the weekend that seemed to ramp up and up until it peaked on Monday and then he was better. I gave him is precious iPad in bed and he wasn’t even interested. I’ve never seen him nap during the day before either. Poor guy was the sickest I’ve seen him. He got a strep test at the doctor that was negative, so we still don’t really know what he had. But you know they’re better when they are asking to go back to school!
Tuesday At Home
We kept him home from school on Tuesday to recuperate a bit, and so we did some crafts and low-key activities. (Hoping since symptoms were gone his germs were too because he played hard with little bro!)
My mom sent this puppet making craft that was very well done.
And it was great for both ages!
Daily Harvest Blueberry Hemp
And the last of our summer tomatoes! It’s so weird how we didn’t have tomatoes until July and they lasted through October!
Lunch Salad with Bacon + Sweet Potatoes
and marcona almonds and sharp cheddar and rosemary crackers!
Farro Bowl from Plenty
Plenty makes my life so easy. It was great to have this ready to go when I got hungry on Tuesday.
And a lovely bean soup!
On a chilly, rainy day.
Walk-a-Thon
My past few Sundays have been so hard on my body with long soccer games that I’ve taken two full rest days with only walking. Birch and I have enjoyed a few great walks.
BLT From Thomas
One for him, one for me. So delish!
Basketball Tryouts
Mazen is adding bball as his winter sport this year. He did surprisingly well at tryouts! I actually think he shot more baskets than I could have…. We came home and had an All American spaghetti dinner with T + B.
Birch Loves Cars!
He only knows how to say “ca!” but we’re working on truck, bus, and motorcycle! Mom sent him this cute book that he will grow into as he learns colors and counting.
Best part of my week
This pumpkin ginger snap dessert from Plenty. I have commanded Della to share her recipe with me!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Sounds like you had an eventful week! And fishing looks fun, haha! 🙂
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Andrea says
I use very similar craft kitS with my preschooler – the instructions look like the same brand! I really like those kits.
Tonya says
Mazie had quite a week! <3 <3 <3
Meghan says
That bean soup looks so great. Can you post or link to the recipe?
KathEats says
It was a recipe by Plenty, so unfortunately I don’t have the exact ingredients.
Jessica Enck says
This was a great post to read.
My son had a fever a few weeks ago and it was heartbreaking. I relate to your worry. It always makes me feel more grateful than frustrated when he is overly rambunctious or loud and crazy after he feels better. 🙂
Andrea says
For those who wished their partners were more handy or builders – it’s a double edged sword!! I’ve been with a builder for 16 years and Yes it’s handy, and saves money, but ultimately leave a a lot less time For “family time”. They work 5 days a week at their real job and then spend all their downtime working on projects at home!! It’s tiring for them and Can be difficult for the family. I wish sometimes we could just hire someone but of course he’d never let that happen! Just saying grass is always greener :p
Stacey says
Or the projects are never actually finished at your house because they won’t hire someone to get the project done instantly and never quite have enough dedicated time while at home to finish it up! At least that’s what happens at our house 🙂
Jeanie says
I have never eaten mackerel and really am not sure that I want to. How was it? It does look delicious on the plate. We do have plenty of salmon around here, though. I’m glad Mazen’s better. It’s scary when the little ones are so sick.
Ani says
Is Plenty a local place or a delivery service? All of there foods look so amazing!
KathEats says
It’s a brilliant chef in her kitchen delivering food to families in the Cville area