2019 :: week 30

July 21

We are on the cusp of a huge tomato harvest and I cannot wait! Tomatoes are my favorite and I planted two extra tomato plants this year. I love them all, but am most looking forward the cherry tomatoes. Lauren and I fight over them and call them "garden candy."

July 22

Monday we spent a lazy afternoon at the pool. We have officially reached the part of the summer where my motivation is waning and energy and patience are low. It would probably help if this little guy slept a bit better at night, but that's neither here nor there.

July 23

I have had a headache all week. I don't know if it is the weather or my hormones or both. Regardless, I was thankful for the free lunch program at Rosehill because I didn't have to prepare lunch for the kid today and it provided us with an opportunity to get out of the house. This year they offer yogurt and a muffin daily in addition to rotating more traditional entrees. Elliott won't even try most of the entrees, but likes the sides, so I felt wasteful getting him a meal when I knew it was most likely ending in the trash. He loves yogurt so this feels like a win.

July 24

Emily and I took the kids blueberry picking Wednesday morning. The temperatures dipped a bit and we decided to take advantage of the relatively "cooler" morning, even though Tyler wasn't able to go with us. He was attending a headstart program at his elementary school to prepare him to start kindergarten in the fall. I posted this photo on instagram, along with this caption: A beautiful morning at The Berry Patch was just what the doctor ordered after another rough night with Miles. The four month sleep regression may be exhausting me this week, but we are going to make the most of our last few weeks of summer, even if it kills me!

July 25

I think I've enjoyed almost every recipe I've tried from Mels Kitchen Cafe over the years and her "Skillet Vegetable Lasagna" was no exception. I was especially excited to use zucchini, tomatoes and basil from my own garden. I clearly need to work on my foot photography skills.

July 26

Friday I took the kids to Science City. We had a fun time, but it is a lot harder wrangling three kids plus one in a stroller. They recently debuted some new "brain" activities that the kids enjoyed. They also had fun building with some large blocks until a kid named James started hoarding the blocks. Will was very upset about this until I jokingly said, "We've got a hogger!" That is the phrase the kids say to each other when they don't share well.

July 27

We finally redeemed our rainchecks to Theatre in the Park (that we got after Annie was rained out) and saw Matilda. It was such a good play! We let each of the kids pick out a treat at the Dollar Store and then stopped at Papa Johns to get some pizzas so we were set for food. The kids enjoyed running around and tossing a football with Anthony while we waited. I found the soundtrack to the play on my amazon music so we have been listening to some of the songs while we drive around. Lauren especially likes "When I Grow Up!"