WHAT WE’RE EATING

I bought this Artichoke & Jalapeno dip from Trader Joe’s on a whim a few weeks ago … the little grocery placard that was in front of it said to heat it up before eating to make it extra delicious and it piqued my interest because I LOOOOVE restaurant artichoke dip when it’s hot & gooey. So I bought it, popped it into the microwave (just 10-30 seconds is enough) and ZOMG. *Chef’s kisses* It’s SO FRIGGIN GOOD. It’s got a little spicy kick to it too!

WHAT I’M REMINISCING ABOUT

This beautiful girl turned TEN years old yesterday and I still can’t believe that I’ve been a mom for a full decade. I spent a lot of time leading up to yesterday looking at old pictures when it was just the three of us (J, me, E … and I guess Spartan too). We looked SO YOUNG LOL.

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WHAT I’M LOVING

We recently took down our pool fence for a backyard project (we were getting our backyard repaved so it had to come down temporarily) but then LOVED how big & open the space looked without so we never put it back up after the project was done. It’s given our kids way more room to ride their bikes/scooters/rollerblade around our backyard too which is so nice. I just have to be careful when A is out there by herself since she’s still not a strong swimmer.

WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

ALL THE THINGS! April is such a crazy month for our family because of Easter and both girls’ birthdays … every weekend has been spinning with activity. Most recently, we celebrated E’s 10th birthday (post coming later this week hopefully) but we also celebrated A’s 4th birthday this month and I just came back from a girls’ trip with some friends.

WHAT I’M DREADING

Not DREADING, but something that has been stressing me out recently is Kylo. That dog …. I swear, he’ll be the death of me. I thought we’d made some really big improvements after sending him to the board & train but a few weeks ago he bit E on the hand when she tried to pet him while he was drinking water. So clearly THERE ARE STILL ISSUES. I’d wanted to rehome him after that last incident but J persuaded me to give him until the end of the year. I think he’s hoping that as Kylo gets a little older and calms down, he’ll naturally improve and be less aggressive. I have doubts. DOUBTS I TELL YOU.

You’re walking a verrrryyy thin line, Kylo. On probation is what you are.

WHAT I’M WORKING ON

I’m going to be recording my April PPG episode tonight discussing the Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom duology AND HOHOHOHOHO I HAVE THOUUUUGHHTTSSSSS. That episode will be out before the end of the month so keep your eyes (and ears…) on the lookout!

WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT

ZOMG. The newest season of Handmaid’s Tale is OUT TODAYYYY. I don’t think I’ll be able to watch it until the weekend but I’m going to BINGE IT with J. Binge watching a show is the only way I can really watch TV because I don’t typically lounge in front of the TV as a regular thing, you know?

WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING

I have been WAITING AND WAITING for The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah from the library and I FINALLY GOT MY HANDS ON IT. I’ve heard so much about this book. I’ll be starting that tonight most likely 😀 (Btw, I don’t usually read on my iPad but it just makes for a pretty picture 😝)

WHAT I’M LISTENING TO

Two things – first, is Taylor’s version of the Fearless album. I loved this album SO MUCH when it was originally released. Even though it has nothing to do with my relationship with J, her song “You Belong With Me” off this album is forever my wedding song/reminds me of that engagement season of my life.

The second thing is deja vu by Olivia Rodrigo .. I know her other single, Driver’s License, BLEW UP the internet when it was released a few months ago but I could never get into that song. I think I couldn’t relate to the angst maybe? I don’t know hahaha. But I heard deja vu on TikTok and it’s so catchy I am now a huge fan 😂 It’s so good!

WHAT I’M WEARING

I don’t know … honestly, I’ve been wearing a lot of workout clothes this month. And my Comfy – surprise surprise. I don’t have anything fun to share here 😬

WHAT IM DOING THIS WEEKEND

HOPEFULLY I’ll be finally planting my veggie garden!? The boxes have been built and ready for an entire month but April is SO busy that I just haven’t had the energy to plant everything. I did get my herb box planted in March, though, and I’m so proud that my ggaetnip plant is looking so happy 🤩

WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH

We do have a special trip coming up at the end of May … my kids don’t know about it AT ALL so it’ll be a surprise. But as a hint to you guys …

So that will be fun and exciting 🙂

WHAT ELSE IS NEW

Other than that my to-do list is CRAZY long and I feel like no matter how much sleep I get, I’m still exhausted? Nothing much is new 😉