May 2026 Recap

May brings spring in full force. From lacrosse games to the dance recital to reunion weekend at work, and so much questionable weather.

I made some White Wine & Lemoncello Spritzers for a springy drink.

This Sesame Cucumber Salad went viral for a reason. It is quick and flavorful and became the perfect side to some Trader Joe’s Honey Walnut Shrimp.

Chicken, bacon & ranch pull-aparts became dinner but would be fun apps too.

June will bring a much anticipated girls trip and a flurry of work before the fiscal year ends. I have some birthday burger ideas ruminating and a old favorite that deserves a refresh.

The Big Kid: He’s so happy to be outside so much. He is not so happy to have MCAS but survived. Lacrosse is in full swing with just a few more in early June. We switched electrolyte drinks and seem to have found some flavors in Liquid IV he likes.

The Littler Kid: She had lots of parties this month and the dance recital! She did great and was such a trooper to wait an incredibly long time at the dress rehearsal. Her fav take-out is Dave’s Hot Chicken (with no spice, not hot).

Goals for the year:
Year of new footwear – Gah, I missed it…again.
Side dish emphasis  – the sesame cucumber salad was such a fun side!
Soups & salad – we had a sub-salad for a side
More drinks – a white wine spritzer felt springy
What I’m reading – I LOVED Little One, and Next Year in Havana was one I listened to and it was such a joy. I breezed through Favorite Daughter which had just enough train-wreck to keep moving. Lastly, I read Cue the Sun! The Invention of Reality TV which was way too long and detailed but I enjoyed some of it.

April 2026 Recap

April really feels like the start of spring…even if the weather doesn’t as much. With vacation, spring sports, and our sights on the end of the school year and I’m looking at the final stretch of work’s fiscal year.

This month I made Ham & Cheese Crescents brushed with a honey mustard butter that were so so easy

I loved this very veggie Edamame Salad that stays great in the fridge for days.

These breakfast tacos with maple mustard sauce have great crunch with soft scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and some fresh crunch toppings.

Again with the breakfast, I made Almond and Lemon Waffles

May will be spring, amplified. We have lacrosse games, dance recital, a work weekend, and more outside time. The pup is settling in and we love her so much – the kids are obsessed. I have ideas for an appetizer and maybe a re-do.

The Big Kid: He is loving defense in lacrosse. He is up and outside throwing against the rebounder first thing. To nobody’s surprise, he over-did it on breakfast and is onto a new ones. He has some new fav yogurts – orange creamsicle & lemon burst. He is still Jersey Mike’s biggest fan, and is into restauran-ramen, and off the top ramen.

The Littler Kid: She is crafting all the time. There is a mouse house in the works, lots of tiny notebooks, and more clay. We loved seeing her making plans with more friends. Field hockey clinics are wrapping up and the dance recital is just ahead. She decided PB&J is back into the options.

Goals for the year:
Year of new footwear – I’m behind here, but have some ideas in mind.
Side dish emphasis  – nothing super exciting, but spring means more raw/cool/salads
Soups & salad – the Edamame salad
More drinks – a white wine spritzer felt springy
What I’m reading – I loved Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon, and Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor was so interesting and unique. Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino was unhinged in the way only a thriller can be.