Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 40
Celebrating Cooper’s birthday with Pop Pop at Buckeye.
I always order the brick chicken. Thank you, goodbye.
Got to see my niece, Camden! YAY!
Waiting in the car with Cooper while Casey gets ice.
I’m not going to lie, September kinda kicked my butt. So much to process. We got back inro the swing of things with school, worked on making new routines, traveled to baseball tournaments, outdoor education for Cooper, a business trip for Casey, two mammograms, worrying and trying not to worry- the whole shebang. I did have some really great visits with friends and I am grateful for that!
In September, I learned how important it is to slow down and connect with myself. I am working on paying attention to how I feel in my body instea of distracting myself with outside influsence. I can connect better with others when I connect with myself first.
I had one giant dahlia bloom in September.
All the good things that happened this September!
Data! Did you know that I am an Enneagram 5?
Good things!
Let’s look into September! CONTINUE READING
Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 39
WE HAVE A TEENAGER NOW!!! Cooper turned 13 yesterday!!!
This week Cooper went on his outdoor ed trip for 7th graders!!! This is how I write his name on a bagged lunch. Casey was also gone- in Florida for work.
I had the house all to myself for a few days!
Sending a pic before he left. I missed my guys!
We are now in OCTOBER! I am going to try to do #theydrawtober — drawing some food-related prompts all month to practice my drawing skills.
Coming next month- Intentions for the Week workbook! It’s the calendar system I’ve been using for over a year in a book!
New Recipe: Zucchini Rice Gratin!
We almost always have leftover rice in the fridge because my child LOVES RICE and it’s a very adaptable ingredient to have in my meal prep repetoire.
If you take some tomatoes from a friend and some zucchini that didn’t make its way into fritters, you can easily prepare a Zucchini Rice Gratin with the addition of eggs and cheese.
When I served up a bowl, it reminded me of arancini (fried balls of risotto with cheese) but not fried and waaaaay less time-consuming. If you’re a fan of crispy rice and roasted vegetables, this makes an amazing side dish served with your protein of choice (I’d do sausage) or a main dish paired with a salad. Either way, it’s a reminder that rice is one of the ultimate kitchen shapeshifters. No wonder it’s always a staple in the Benjamin household.
