2023 2024

I asked Theo what he wanted for breakfast today. He said donuts and I couldn't say no. We walked over to Bogarts to pick them up. He liked that the sequins on his shirt lit up the donut bag.  Meanwhile, back at home Meadow was making second breakfast of mini eggs and toast.  Silly little gal. The kids bedrooms were so close to being done. Scott put the baseboard shoes back on so I needed to caulk.  Can't have tiny gaps, I guess. We borrowed a projector from Daniel for Meadow's birthday party. We tried it out the night before by using our big map as a screen.  Sometimes these kids get along and play with their toys.  Meadow actually using her 3D printer pen. The kids new rugs had arrived.  Hammock season in the backyard I guess? Ever since Blake got Instagram he sends me random videos, like Bundt tacos. You know I had to try this.  Fun idea, but I think I'll stick with cruchwraps next time. On Sunday Meadow made banana bread. We seem to always have way too ripe bananas o

On the road again. This time to Duluth for another one of Blake's graduations. Daniel wanted to show off the shed he had just built.  My parents were also here for Blake's grad party. We met up for dinner at The Shack in Superior. We were here for the fish fry, but of course we all had to get old fashioneds. Pardon my shitty food photography. The beers were quite large. We were all ready to go when my parents noticed the liquor store next door.  We waited, waited and waited some more for Gail and Mike to get some booze. They always have a buffet of booze whenever we see them at a hotel.

3-2-1 and we're back. We've been watching too much Ghibli films on (HBO) Max. The Trump lawn ornaments were a bit comical. Can you spot them? His cult of personality is sure something. When we got to the cottage the boy cousins must of thought I was cool or something. I must have been playing Zelda. Hey, that's my spot, Theo! We got Chelsea a book for her baby to be: "My Lake Baby."  Everyone is excited to get to the lake. No place on earth I'd rather be, so I get it.

Mama breakfast on the porch. No one else wants to eat on that tiny table, but she sure does love porch breakfasts.    Meanwhile the kids and I had crepes. Nothing better. Library day today. That means I've got to find something to keep myself busy. This weekend is our neighborhood rummage sales. There were two on our street so we took advantage and put a bunch of stuff we no longer wanted out front. We were about to give away the old shark bike when we decided to have Theo try it. I kept telling Brooke that it wasn't too small and was probably easier than our geared REI kids bike. He was doing it, he was really riding a bike. I'll take credit for this one.

I had PTO to use up so we made a trip to the cottage for Mother's day weekend. It isn't too often we drive up on a Friday so fish fry was a must.  I would've stayed home and painted, but you guessed it, it was still raining. On the way we took a slight detour up to Lehman's Supper Club up in Rice Lake.  We've never ventured up here from our typical route, but it's kind of the start of Up North, which means lots of restaurants for the tourists. The kiddos got spaghetti. Of course we got the fish fry. I'd rank Lehman's as a mid to low tier supper club. Ambiance is meh. Fish was forgettable. Good salad. After reading reviews later I guess the main attraction is the entree's that include a relish tray and popovers.  But they do have a great bar. My dad has been busy working on Chelsea's bedroom upstairs. She upgraded to a queen bed and we needed to get the box spring up stairs.  It would not fit. Close, but we were really searching for a solutio

On Thursday evening the kids school had an international night. Since this was the only year both kids would be at the same school we did a booth.  Theo is making this face because his teacher was so proud of him.  We decided to celebrate the kids Polish heritage. I'm a a quarter Polish, but they're only an 1/8th. Ha. I made (not enough) pirogies. They were a big hit. Theo is still loving his fort bed.  And snuggling on Meadow's bean bag.  I always forget how easy crepes can be. Well, that's because the kids always request the caramel apple topping, sliced strawberries, etc. My mom always just served it with (fake) syrup. This is how you start a proper Mayday. Theo LOVED the battle train so much last year we couldn't wait to show him again.  The bikes are always fun to see.  It means the parade is gonna come soon. Well, within a half hour.