What I'm Eating Wednesday

The mornings are becoming a bit cooler, and my recent breakfast of choice demonstrates that. As if on cue, organic oatmeal with chopped apples, ground cinnamon, and a quick splash of cream sounds and tastes perfect to me. Every morning under a comfy throw blanket, of course.

The upcoming homeschool year means more structure to our days. I am returning to my daily lunch menu, and this salad is on the top of the list. It is just fresh lettuce, hard-boiled eggs, chopped cucumber, shredded cheese, and bacon bits. I didn't have any cooked bacon on hand, and cooking it sounded like too much effort on this day.

Not to worry, though. I have not gone completely to the other side. I balance all healthier eating with the reality of enjoying life. And pizza is a major component of that for me.

What about you, my friends? What are you enjoying these days? I am always up for ideas!

Billie Jo

Monday Morning Coffee

 

Good Monday morning, my friends! How was your weekend? It was good here, with an equal balance of productivity and relaxation. I caught up on laundry, planned the first week of homeschool for Flynn, and did some Sunday morning meal prep. I boiled some eggs, chopped and roasted some sweet potatoes, and sliced a pineapple and cantaloupe. We went to Mass, out to dinner, and hung out at the condo, went swimming, and took a couple of naps. 

I had been slacking on my morning walks for the past couple of weeks because, honestly, I could not deal with the humidity. Today, the weather was lovely, and Mocha and I resumed our morning routine. And, I think, although it may be wishful thinking, that I felt the tiniest flicker of autumn in the air. Just sayin'.

Dinner last night was taco bowls. This is always a favorite here and so simple. I cook some rice in the rice cooker, which, by the way, we use all the time, chop some lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado, shred some cheese, heat some corn, and cook some ground beef with taco seasonings. I add some Greek yogurt in place of sour cream, and there you have it. So good!

Flynn spotted the faintest rainbow in the sky when we were at the condo Saturday night.

Lastly,  Mocha is happy with the snuggly new blankets I got for fall.

And remember:

Happy Monday!

Billie Jo

Happy Things

Sometimes it is nice to stop and think of the things that bless us and make us happy, like visiting your grown daughter and her husband and being spoiled with love, delicious food, and amazing hot coffee.

Or returning home to the most delicious meal of pasta with short ribs cooked by a wonderful family friend.

Or the gift of beautiful skies on warm August evenings.

Have a lovely weekend, my friends. Notice some happy things!

And maybe, just maybe, pull out some fall???

Billie Jo

Remember When?

It is almost back-to-school time, and as hard as it is to believe, my youngest is entering her junior year of high school. This got me thinking about when I was that age and what was part of my daily life. Like... 

As my kids say..."That was the vibe."

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Billie Jo