Happy Wednesday! It’s the last Wednesday of the month so I am sharing what we’ve been up to. Let’s get to it!
WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK…
WHAT I’M LOVING…
I have been loving a more relaxed routine. I still set an alarm, but I don’t have to dash out of bed when it goes off. I can lay in bed and read for a bit. I also love that I can watch the Today show since I’m still home at 7 am.
I am loving watching my kids shine at the pool. Jack is doing a great job lifeguarding and coaching. Luke is always cheering kids on, encouraging them at practice or meets, and including anyone who wants to play.
I am loving my freezer! Summer Sarah doesn’t do so well when it comes to meal planning, so a stocked freezer is saving the day. On Tuesday morning, I opened the door and started digging around to see what I could use for dinner. I found some frozen chicken drumsticks I forgot about. It turned into a delicious summer dinner – BBQ drumsticks, watermelon, strawberries, applesauce, deviled eggs, and some pasta salad.
WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO…
Nothing but fun! Since my last What’s Up Wednesday post, Summer Sarah has arrived. School is over! Jack finished the first week of June and Luke and I finished the next week.
We went to the beach for Luke’s lacrosse tournament. He played well even if they didn’t win. We had a great time on the beach on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
We went to Pinehurst, North Carolina for the U.S. Open. Jack volunteered to be a standard bearer and got to walk with the golfers on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday. Jeff and my dad volunteered and worked in the merchandise tent. Luke and I had four great days at the golf course. We all enjoyed some family time in the evening with my parents, sister, brother-in-law, and neice.
Jack and Luke had their first summer swim meet. We swam at the pool I swam at growing up. It was super convenient for my parents to come. It was fun to back in my old stomping grounds and see some friends.
I went to the beach with some girlfriends for a quick trip. We had a great dinner and great time on the beach together.
I am trying to keep screen time to a minimum this week. The boys pulled out some board games this week. They played Battleship, Guess Who with ridiculous questions, Trivial Pursuit, and Pan Am. They’ve been playing basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and hide and seek. Luke and our neighbor played foosball and putterball when Jack went to swim practice.
We went to the golf course for a bit on Tuesday afternoon. We hit balls and put in some work chipping and putting. Our next door neighbor loves golf too, so he went with us.
WHAT I’M DREADING…
Nothing, it’s summer!
WHAT I’M WORKING ON…
All the things around the house. I’m amazing myself with how much I can get done when I don’t spend 4-5 hours a day at the pool. I’ve cleaned, done laundry, cleaned out some drawers, and started to get organized from the end of school chaos.
WHAT I’M EXCITED ABOUT…
Jeff and I are going to a concert tonight. I have been trying to see Micheal Franti in concert for a few years and we finally made it work.
We are heading back to the beach in 10 days!
I’ll get to see Annie, Zach, and Maggie again this week!
I’m excited for some lazy pool days. Luke had swimmer’s ear this week so we’ve been staying home. The doctor said he could swim as long as it didn’t hurt so he did on Friday and Saturday. After an extremely rough Saturday night (Thank you Mom!!), he’s been out of the pool for a few days. I am hoping he feels completely better on Thursday and can get back in the pool.
WHAT I’M WATCHING/READING…
I have been glued to the Olympic trials for swimming, diving, and track and field. I feel like it is my Olympic training so I’ll be ready to sit and watch tv for way longer than I usually do.
I shared what I’ve been reading yesterday. A few months ago, I put Libby holds on a few of my Summer Beach Reads and they are all coming in this week. I have a few books on my kindle that I am excited to read, but the library holds are taking precedence so I don’t lose them.
WHAT I’M LISTENING TO…
Jimmy Buffett and Michael Franti music and that is about it.
WHAT I’M WEARING…
I have been loving my Lilly athletic dresses. I wore them every day at the golf tournament.
I have been wearing my Title Nine bathing suits.
I got these sporty bras.
WHAT I’M DOING THIS WEEKEND…
We’re celebrating my mom’s birthday. Happy birthday to my amazing mom!
We have our first home swim meet of the year on Saturday morning.
Jack and Luke are both swimming in a long course meet on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.
WHAT I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH…
A trip to the beach, summer swim meets, the Olympics, and all the impromptu fun that can happen in the summer.
June has been way busier than I was anticipating, but it has been worth it. We are having so much fun and ready for two more months of summer fun! Have a great day full of sunshine and books!
