“Would you ever think about a Monday replace?” a reader named Molly commented final week. “It might be a mini complement to the ‘Have a Nice Weekend’ posts. I’m all the time curious how the celebration went, which gown you selected, how the play/film was, and so forth. Could be a enjoyable technique to soar into the week.”
What a candy be aware! And I really like listening to about different folks’s weekends, too. So, let’s perform a little catch-up, in case you’re within the temper. How was your weekend? Did you have a good time Thanksgiving? Watch any good exhibits or learn any good books? I’ll go first…
My dad came visiting (the boys have been visiting Alex’s aspect of the household), and it felt so particular to have one-on-one time, which we haven’t had a lot of since earlier than the boys have been born. For Thanksgiving dinner, we drove to spend time with Freddie’s household.
We did the New Yorker crossword puzzle en route…
…and I introduced a bag stuffed with treats — a enjoyable puzzle for Freddie’s sister, fancy hand wash for his mother, Italian wine for his dad, and the very best guide I learn this 12 months for Freddie. Additionally, I wrapped the presents in John Derian wrapping paper, which comes with present tags and is so beautiful!
The night was pretty — right here, Freddie and I have been heading out for a fast stroll earlier than all of us sat all the way down to dinner — and we additionally performed foosball and goofed round with youngsters and ate probably the most scrumptious creamy inexperienced beans. I all the time discover it enjoyable and engaging to affix one other household for Thanksgiving as a result of folks have such particular recipes and traditions. Aspect be aware: Why don’t we eat pumpkin pie 12 months spherical??
My aunts — Janey and Lulu — despatched images of their celebration over in England, too. How cute are they? Would you be taken with a magnificence uniform from Janey? (Lulu’s was actually enjoyable to place collectively:)
As soon as we returned residence, my dad and I watched Frasier reruns, as one does. My mother all the time says Daphne reminds her of her personal mom, and since her mother died once I was two, I really like watching the present and occupied with what she should have been like.
My dad additionally balanced my automotive tires (legit didn’t know that was a factor) and helped me replace our lounge picture wall. Each couple years, I attempt to swap in images of the boys at their present ages, so it doesn’t find yourself feeling like a shrine to their toddler selves!
One night, we had pals over for an informal snack-y cling, and my good friend’s son confirmed off his magic tips. How cute are the grandparents?
Every time we now have a houseful of individuals, I consider Catherine Newman’s residence tour. “Our door space is chaotic,” she says. “Once I noticed this poster at a good friend’s home, it made me suppose, Oh proper, this mess is a price as an alternative of a legal responsibility.”
Talking of Catherine Newman, she gave her daughter an L.L. Bean bag with these monogrammed letters “simply to make her giggle.” Made me giggle, too!
Lastly, after my dad headed residence to Michigan, I had a number of hours to myself, and I visited the John Derian store and admired the muffins at From Lucie. Life has had some ups and downs currently, so this weekend felt like a tonic. Now I can’t WAIT for the boys to come back residence — all the time feels so good to have the chickies again within the nest!!!
Now, please inform me, in case you’d like, about your weekend — the highs, the lows, something you’d prefer to share. Numerous love, as all the time. xoxo
P.S. 10 readers share completely happy moments, and the very best film I’ve seen in ages.
