Good morning and happy Monday. Yesterday was the start of meteorological summer, but it doesn't feel like it. Both yesterday morning and this morning, I took Ruthie out for her first potty break of the day and needed a coat because it was in the mid-40s. Brrr! We're supposed to get some more summery weather the next several days, but it was downright chilly this weekend.
So, a catch-up: Friday ended up being a busy day off as well as a wet one. I took Ruthie in the car to pick Molly and her friend up from school and learned that she gets car sick. Oops! Fortunately I'd had the foresight to put a towel under her, so the car stayed clean. I'm hopeful that this is something she'll outgrow, but in the meantime, she will not be getting her usual breakfast before we go to puppy class in the weeks ahead. Once we were home, I went for a run (and recorded my fastest 5K yet since getting my Apple Watch, 27:28) and then spent the afternoon ferrying the girls around while they did some shopping. The three of us then went out to dinner with my parents to celebrate the successful conclusion of Molly's freshman year of high school -- and if you'll allow me to brag a bit, she finished with straight A's, including a pretty high A in physics! We're very proud.
Saturday was a bit of a lazy day. It was cool, overcast, and windy, so not a good day for being outside. I attended the first session of puppy class on my own, which was a lot of informational content about feeding, training, etc. Ruthie and I went for our usual walks, but she also took a long nap in the afternoon (as did the Mister!). That gave me some time to knit and read a good portion of a book. Yesterday was a bit busier. Molly and I finally got around to making the babka we'd been intending to make when the ovens died. We have yet to taste it yet, but it looks and smells pretty amazing. I expect we'll dig into it today, and I'll let you know the final verdict.
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The evening was a bit of chaos. My brother- and sister-in-law and nephews have been wanting to meet Ruthie, so we invited them over for dinner, and my in-laws just got back from more than a week in London, so they came as well. My nephews are 5 and 2, and my mother-in-law loves to get up close and personal with Ruthie, so it was a lot. She's been doing better about not peeing in the house now that I've realized I have to take her out right after she has dinner, but I think because of all the chaos, she was nervous and had an accident as I was literally putting on my shoes to take her out. It happens!
Not a ton of crafting got done over the weekend, but I did manage to finish up the swatch with the linen/silk yarn:
The color is way off and the lighting is terrible because I had to snap this photo this morning before the sun was fully up (the busy afternoon yesterday meant that I couldn't get this post ready to go ahead of time as I've been doing), but I think you can see how nice the fabric is. Today I'll measure and block and keep my fingers crossed I've got gauge.
It's a typical work day for me, but I won't have to do school pickup this afternoon and will have Molly around the house, which will be really nice. She starts her new job tomorrow! She's on the schedule for two four-hour shifts this week to start learning the job, and I think that will be a good way to ease into it. I'm looking forward to having her around but also not sitting in the house all day.
And with that, I'll wish you a good start to your week!
Poor Ruthie getting car sick! And poor Ruthie with too much action from additional family members. Hopefully she will continue to adjust to new things (and people). Your babka looks amazing! After a busy weekend, I hope your work week can be an easy one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Molly on the straight A's, especially that one in physics.
ReplyDeleteThe babka looks DELICIOUS!!!
You had a big weekend and so did Ruthie! It sounds like she did pretty well, considering. Big congratulations to Molly for such a successful freshman year; I'm in awe of anyone who can get and A in physics. Your swatch looks great and the babka looks delicious! (I'm afraid I'd have a loaf eaten already.)
ReplyDeleteI was always amazed at how easier the schedule felt when Hannah was out of school for the summer - which is weird because I worked and nothing really changed. I hope Ruthie gets over the whole carsick thing, Dixie loved to ride in the car and I'd take her everywhere with me as a result.
ReplyDeleteOh my - a summer job! That girls is growing up. Our dog used to get car sick too 😜
ReplyDeleteOkay - I am exhausted after reading this! Hurrah for Molly finishing the year so strongly! And good job to Ruthie (and you) for enduring a weekend full of people and activities. I can't wait to hear how the babka tastes!
ReplyDeleteJoJo had never ridden in a car before we adopted her (she was 8 months old at the time). She was carsick ALL the time; every car ride. Which was such a drag. Our vet had me take her for daily car rides to get her used to driving (I called it "driving miss JoJo" time). There is also a medication if you need her to be in the car for longer periods of time (Cerenia, I believe it's called). More car rides = less carsickness. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh poor Ruthie! Frankie got carsick at the beginning of his time with us as well but with more car rides the sickness faded. Congratulations to Molly on such a successful year!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo for Molly's successful finish. The baking looks delicious.
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