the (it's almost summer) weekend update

I realize that Monday is nearly over but I spent the day cleaning the house and restocking supplies (read grocery shopping).

The Bad:  The weather was either hot and humid or pouring rain

The Good:  so much of the weekend was spent in the pool.

The Good:  Abigail floating in the pool without a care in the world

The Bad:  while the boy refills his super soaker water shooter. 

(I do have a photo of what transpired next but I like to keep this blog a happy space - that way when I read over it years from now all the screaming and fighting will appear to be just a figment of my imagination.)

 

Most Clever:  Here's Remmy lounging under a tree canopy where he's safe from both intense heat and pouring rain.
 

The Best Alternative Use: mason jars make beautiful chick waterers. 
 

The Girls:  I'm in love with these twelve-day-old girls who are now able to fly right out of their brooder.  They grow so fast! I only have sixteen left and I am going to have major trouble giving the last batch to their people.
 

The Verdict:  The only green part left of the smoothies around here are the straws.  The kiddos didn't care for the spinach and really it wasn't enough to make a difference.  I find that if I wilt it down with a bit of olive oil and garlic they'll eat a whole bowl full of greens so we're back to these banana, frozen strawberry, watermelon and yogurt smoothies - a definite hit.
 

The Making:  I started the spicy fitted tee from this book.  I'm not sure why I chose to knit a summer tee in black using a thick wool but the pattern is simple and interesting and at the rate I'm knitting it'll be fall by the time i'm done.  Maybe I should knit long sleeves...
 

The Shade:  I spent a bit of time knitting under our Mimosa tree which is flowering right now with these awesome silky pink flowers.  I love the lacy shade canopy that this tree provides but is can get messy once hundreds of these blooms fall to the ground.

We also ate a ton of food (mainly outdoors and using our fingers), read many books, and flew lots of paper airplanes.   Seven school days remaining but it definitely feels like summer.

Comments

[theresa/t does wool]

it does feel like summer~~great post~

[christina]

What a charming commentary of your almost-summer days!

[dani@little fists]

Aah, pools. The source of such smiles and such angst.

I love the chick feeder! I have a thing for old mason jars. And those chicks are so very cute. I would have trouble parting with them as well.

[Stephanie]

This year it definitely feels like summer has started early, no complaints here! Looks like you're enjoying it as well :)

[sarah]

it all sounds heavenly! love the knit.
i can't wait. we have a full week and a half of school left, crammed with papers etc.
high school...bleh.

[Jodi]

Too funny -- keeping your blog a "happy place." There are days my kids can't even be in the same room together, particularly the two older ones who are just 18 months apart. As they get older, they seem to be getting worse -- is it supposed to be this way?

I love how you tracked the weekend's events. And your dog is so cute.

[Rose]

What a lovely time you're having! I can't wait to be done with school too!!

[Lisa Q]

sounds like a wonderful prelude to summer. I like that fitted tee and it'll be perfect for any season. How many of the chicks are you all keeping? they have gotten big so fast! I'm smiling about you heading to central tractor so much...I'm sure you're the cutest chicken farmer in the joint!

[Meg Evans]

Your days look lovely! I have lost my knitting mojo, too, although I have at least three projects ready to go--just can't seem to find the time for sitting down with the needles. Everything has a season, I guess. The last thing I knitted was the Emmaline top from knitty--it's short sleeves and done in bulky cotton, so great for spring/summer.

I look forward to watching your little chicks grow!

[Andrea]

Jealous of your pool time and the smoothies look delicious!!

[MrPuffy]

Floating without a care in the world..... whilst brother plots away - Larissa - that photo is priceless!!!!

Hope your Summer is filled with many many more pool days (I hope you get in the water too).

[kristyn]

I'm sorry I'm so late to the party! I'm behind in reading my dashboard and behind in commenting on my favorite blogs...
I would so love a pool...for the summer months! I know the kids would use it every day. You're so blessed to have such a fun backyard. Happy Summer!!

[Heather]

Oh look at those sweet chicks! I can not get enough of those faces :)

[Ruth]

Our weather has been pretty much the same. One day it is hot and humid and then it's cloudy, overcast and pouring. Would love some nice warm, with no humidity, early summer days.

Love how you leave out the yelling and fighting for happy memories in later years. The kids look like they are having fun in the pool.

Ruth

[imene]

It sounds like my kind of weekend. The weather is definetly warming up except on weekends but I take every chance I get to enjoy the sun.

[alyssa spring]

it's been forever since I've stopped by! So glad that you're having a good summer....it is BLAZING hot here....I wish we had a place to soak in a pool...green with envy in Georgia.

[Lisa Q]

just touching base with you....to say hi and let you know I was thinking about you....hope all is going well. I imagine the feathers are flying (hope the knitting needles are too!)

[kristyn]

I was just going to do what LQ did a few days ago. Just missing you and wanted you to know!!

[Karen]

I've checked in on you a time or two in the past couple of weeks, and then realized I never did comment on this post! Looks like lots of great stuff is going on at your place. I love your yarn, your sweater is going to be cute! I am still working on my cami which will hopefully be done this summer.

[Rosemary]

that's going to be a cute sweater!
i want to float around in a pool too!

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[Alla]

You make things so clear. Thanks for tnkaig the time!