Despite (or because of) the fact that the first few weeks of school have been extremely stressful, the theme at home has been to keep the summer vibes going. The weather is doing its part. It was also my birthday recently, so it helped having mini-celebrations to keep spirits up.
For me that included a giant croissant with mom friends, a facial, a day date, and a hamburger cake. For the fam it meant plenty of pool time, popsicles, berry-picking and basically a lack of scheduled activities, other than fighting to get to school on time.
Here are my favorite things from my birthday week:
We picked blackberries on our local bike path and in our own backyard. I’d like to get enough to make this!
A (still) summer bucket list. There’s even an entry from my hometown.
This Cape Cod bracelet was the accessory of the summer, apparently!
Another cute one that I might like better
Thinking one of Reese’s book club sweaters should be a birthday present to myself?
A poem about counting hearts:
More accommodations for neurodiverse travelers - yay!
I love book snooping too,
! The resort we stayed at in Maui used to have a Little Library (5 years ago) but this year it was gone (SAD!) So I was snooping to see if anyone at the pool might have a book available soon:
This interview with Susan Cain is fascinating as I just finished her book, Quiet:
I love May's definition of awe. I never thought of that fact that it inherently has a bit of a dark side:
Obsessed with these beautiful block-printed cards after receiving one from my high school bestie. She and I have fond memories of block printing in art class together with one of our very favorite teachers.
Need to listen to the Ologies podcast
Fun new-to-me -ologie: Vexillology - the study of flags
Oh to see this Maria Kalman exhibit at the Eric Carle museum! (I spy a special name on the Beloved Dog wall!)
Adaptations for neurodiversity-affirming classrooms
New microbiome mission: 30 plants per week!