Hello Monday (March 30, 2026)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Monday!  I am here with Sarah to chat about our weekends.  Hope you will join us!  Here is what our little weekend looked like...

 

Friday Night

 

I was able to sneak out for lunch with Lea.  Great way to take a break and catch up with my girl.  I got really busy at work this week and I was so happy because of that.  Nothing brings me more joy than when work is crazy busy and I can't catch my breath.  Haven't felt like this in so long and I am holding onto it for sure!  

 

Anyway, I digress, that night, I brought Eva to a birthday party and then Rob picked her up and they headed up to a club softball game.  Diana and I grabbed some Fro Yo and enjoyed catching up.  When I crashed, she headed out with friends but of course had to wake me up when she got home to spill all the tea...I love those kinds of nights :)

 

 

Saturday

 

It was time for heated yoga first thing (best ever) and a tea from Nutrition Corner.  Then, back at home, the four of us watched the Senior Prom and Graduation episodes of 90210.

 

 

 Later on, I took Eva up to the high school to see the Middle School's Production of Oliver Jr.  Her bestie was playing Oliver and she did an amazing job!

 

 

 

 That night, Rob and I headed out to dinner with Jess and Joe.  It had been too long!  We picked them up and then headed over to nearby Nashua and to one of my all time favorite restaurants, Surf.  It did not disappoint.  The cocktails were on point and our dinners were fab.  We split some awesome calamari and a special sushi roll for apps.  Then for dinner, I got the scallops that were in a chili hot and sweet sauce- just delish.  We had a great night of catching up and trading funny stories.  Good for the soul.

 

Bathroom Break- Dinner Fit

 

 When we got home, Diana was getting home from work and then getting ready to head out again.  She and her besties had a sleepover at one of their houses.  Eva crashed when we did...oh yeah and Remi did too ;)  

 

Sunday

 

Rob took Eva up to softball practice.  I got some purging done then got ready and headed out to meet my mom for coffee.  We enjoyed catching up and then I met the rest of the fam at mass for Palm Sunday.  When we got home, I made us a nice Sunday dinner and then we watched the Passion- one of our Palm Sunday traditions.

 

 Later on, Rob took Eva to a fun basketball game at the high school that the Boosters were putting on.  She was excited to get some autographs and a pic with a favorite player.  They are the Harlem Wizards.

 

 

 I did some more purging then crashed pretty early.  What were you all up to?

 

 

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Friday Favorites (March 27, 2026)

 

Hi Friends and Happy Friday!  It's my favorite day of the week!  Sharing some recent faves with you as always here...short and sweet this week...

Reminders Of Him

 

Diana and I enjoyed this new movie on Monday night.  It is based on a COHO novel and I loved it as much as I loved the book....so so good...enjoyed it even more than Regretting You 

MEMEs

 

 

The 26th!

 

Each month, on the 26th, I gift Diana a special and surprise little treat.  It is a tradition I found on TikTok and just loved it.  The date of the 26th signifies her graduation year so she will get a gift on the 26th of each month until June.

 

Each month, starting this past September, she has been surprised with a special trinket.  Some of the things I have gifted her have been a Cheer Charm for her car, An MC bumper sticker, a bracelet, a sweatshirt from Aruba and this month, some of her favorite essentials :)

 

 

 

That's a wrap!  Have a wonderful weekend friends!

I will be back tomorrow with a BONUS POST when I linkup with Jennifer for Four Somethings!

Wednesday Hodgepodge (On Thursday!)

 

 

 

 Hi Friends!  I am joining Joyce for her weekly Hodgepodge Linkup, albeit a day late, but always worth joining in...so here we go...

 

 

1. It's officially spring in the northern hemisphere. Does it feel like spring in your part of the world? If you're in the southern hemisphere it's officially autumn where you live. Does the weather say autumn? Which do you prefer-spring or autumn? Why? 

 

Springtime of the Past
 

 It doesn't feel like spring yet here unfortunately...First example, it snowed this week, just a dusting, but it snowed.  I am getting glimpses of hope, however.  The days are longer.  The snow has melted. Now I am waiting for warmer weather, buds and blooms!

 

 

2. What's your favorite thing about spring? 

 

 Planting flowers- eating outside- softball- all of the special happenings and formal events- spending more time outside in general

 

3. Spring into action, spring in your step, spring to life, spring to one's feet...which spring idiom currently applies to your life in some way? Explain.  

 

Spring Into Action.

 

4. Which spring food from this list is your favorite? What's a dish you like that includes your favorite spring ingredient? 

asparagus, strawberries, salad greens like mesclun, artichokes, spinach, eggs, peas, spring onions

 

Strawberries and salad greens...though I love artichokes and spinach and eggs as well...like all of the above really 

 

5. What's one task on your spring cleaning list? Do you actually have a list? 

 

 No not really...we tend to clean up our porch and deck and pool deck- blow off leaves and pollen- wipe everything down.  Rob will also blow leaves out of the yard so we can get mulching and planting come Memorial Day Weekend.

 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

 JOY is my word for 2026.  As I was reading through one of my lenten books one morning this week, a quote from Saint Philip Neri truly resonated with me because of JOY...he said,

 

"We are not saints yet, but we, too, should beware.  Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards, in self- respect and in respect from others, and it is easy to find ourselves aiming for the result rather than the cause.  Let us aim for joy, rather than respectability.  Let us make fools of ourselves from time to time, and thus see ourselves, for a moment, as the all-wise God sees us."

 

 

What's Up Wednesday: March 2026

 

Hi Friends!  We are at the end of March!  WOW!  It is technically spring but I am waiting on more springlike temps here...and buds and blooms...and outdoor time....but it is so close I can taste it!  Before that, going to recap March...so let's get to it!

 

What We're Eating This Week

 

Monday- Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Tomato Spinach Orzo

 

Tuesday- Air Fryer Pork Chops, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli

 

Wednesday- One Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

 

Thursday- Chicken Burgers, Pickles and Fries

 

Friday- Friday Night Pizza Night! 

What I'm Reminiscing About

 

Last year's Junior Prom for Diana.  It was so exciting and fun...all of it.

 

 

She is going to two proms this year- her own Senior Prom in May and she was also asked to the WHS Junior Prom, which is in April, so we snagged a second-hand dress and we are having some alterations done.  Such an exciting time- enjoying it all!

 

 

 

 What I'm Loving

 

ALL of the Senior Year Traditions.  I am in the process of creating some tables of senior year memories for Diana.  The pics and signs will be on display this spring and summer so she and her friends can enjoy especially when we host Prom Breakfast and her Graduation Party :)

 

 I also created some special banners using ChatGPT and had them printed up at Staples- so easy and cost effective!  We have this Senior Tradition Banner and others like Senior Prom and Graduation Party Ready To Go!

 

 

 What We've Been Up To

 

Diana got highlights!

 

 

Diana and I thoroughly enjoyed her Senior Trip to Aruba with Friends- trip of a lifetime complete with many core memories :) 

 

 

 

 

 Diana wrapped up her high school cheer career and we were there for it all

 

There have been many snuggles with Remi 

 

and there has been some much needed Girl Time

 

We were there for a special game to raise funds for the Williams family and honor Steve

 

Indoor Softball has been getting us excited for the spring and summer...for when we finally get outside!

 

Eva wrapped up another great hockey season!

We voted in our town election and Eva and her besties had a great day together

 

We opened the windows for the first and only time so far this year!

 

 

 Beware of the Ides of March...after that sunny day, it was a rough couple of days...but we all cheered up at Diana's College Cheer Signing Night at WHS

 

 

Mama celebrated Lynn's Bday 

 

 

Daddy re-upped his gym membership and started going with Eva 

 

 

Diana and her friends had a blast at the St. Patty's Parade in Boston

 

Eva supported her besties in their basketball games

 

 

 Zach and Zoe were home for a visit so we enjoyed a dinner with them to catch up

 

 The Fab Four enjoyed our Annual St Patty's Dinner

 We celebrated Mimi's Bday at home

 and Papa Bob's Bday at Mary Ann's

 

 

 

 What I'm Dreading

 

Nothing at the moment- and boy does that feel great!

 

 

 What I'm Working On

 

My Good Deeds for Lent 2026- Two Jobs- Recruiting and Real Estate...Managing The Household...Kicking Off Blackout 2026 Efforts...Balancing It All 

 

 

What I'm Excited About

 

The Daddy -Daughter Dance (our very last one-can't believe it)- Our Easter Traditions-  Diana Going to Junior Prom- all of the Upcoming Senior Year Events- Nantucket Weekend

 

 

 What I'm Watching/Reading

 

Rob and I are enjoying Love Story- The John Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy story 

 

 

 

We are also making our way through the series Brothers and Sisters- so good!

 

 

I am still loving to laugh at Stumble on NBC

 

 

and I am currently re-watching Sweet Magnolias

 

 

and Beverly Hills 90210 (Season 3- Their Senior Year in High School- for obvious reasons)

 

 

 

 

 and my book for March was 

 

"Their Last Days Of Summer"- Maria Frankland 

 (This was also our Book Club Read- My Choice- I am hosting us in April)

 

 Most people dread turning fifty. Not me. I’ve been counting down the weeks to our luxury holiday in Aruba – seven sun-soaked days to celebrate not just my own fiftieth birthday, but those of three lifelong friends.

Two of them are just as excited as I am. The fourth? She took some persuading.

With our partners in tow, we arrive at our lavish villa, bubbling with excitement and Prosecco. We’re here to relax, reconnect, and make memories.

But in the heat and haze of paradise, inhibitions slip – and secrets spill.

It all starts with a harmless game of Two Truths and a Lie. But what’s revealed that night cracks our friendship wide open. And the fallout is far worse than any of us could have imagined.

The countdown to celebration has turned into a countdown to escape.

Because someone isn’t making it home.

 

 

 This was great!  I started it, in February, when we were headed to Aruba- nice little thriller- pretty dark and twisty but light at the same time.

 

 

 What I'm Listening To

 

 

Diana's Senior Playlist- Shania Twain and My New Fave Megan Moroney

 

 

 What I'm Wearing

 

Business Attire- Workout Clothes- and Springy Outfits with Jeans on the Weekends...like these...

 

 

 

 What I'm Doing This Weekend

 

 

Heading to a Stations of the Cross Service at my church on Friday Night- seeing Eva's bestie in a show on Saturday and then headed out for dinner with besties that night and then celebrating Palm Sunday with mass and then watching "The Passion Of The Christ" which is our annual tradition 

 

 What I'm Looking Forward To Next Month

 

 Easter Weekend and Junior Prom! 

 

 What Else Is New?

 

I just renewed my real estate license.  You have to, in NH, every two years.  I had to take an additional 20 hours of classes and pass them.  I did so.  I can't believe it has already been two years- crazy to me!

 

 

 Favorite Recent Amazon Purchase

 

 Prom PJs!

 

 

 

 

 That's a wrap!  What's Up With YOU  Friends?