My husband was traveling this weekend and my son and I had a wonderfully lazy Sunday together that began with a little Kung Fu Panda (viewed through a Batman mask)...
We spent three hours playing at his cousins' house and then came home and built train tracks all over the living room. I got nothing accomplished and it was perfect. I feel like as my son nears four years old, I am finally getting the hang of just being present especially on weekends. We rarely have any commitments on the calendar and have no plans other than to hang out. Clean laundry sits in a pile on the floor waiting to be folded longer than it should and the couch cushions are in perpetual disarray having been used to create a fort, a ship, an airplane or some such thing.
My son loves helping in the kitchen and we got him his own set of nylon knives so he can help chop which he loves. Speaking of kids in the kitchen, I love Molly's recent post.
Not just for small hands, I am constantly reaching for one of these mini spatulas. (The "ultimate" size is great too.)
A few other favorites this week...
What is it about watching people in the kitchen that is so engrossing? Chef's Table, Michael Pollan's Cooked and my recent favorite, binge watching The Mind of a Chef episodes on Netflix. Watch David Chang, Gabrielle Hamilton, April Bloomfield and others in action. Bonus, each episode is only 20 minutes long...
I love lemon oil and use a lot of it around the house and am equally in love with these little lemon oil cleansing wipes. I always keep a few in my bag for wiping down little hands and they would be really fantastic for travel.
I've still been cutting out my morning coffee and to my surprise I've found another hot beverage that I am just as excited to wake up for. Chaga is satisfyingly bitter like coffee and comes with more than a few health benefits to boot. I like mine mixed with a spoonful of maca topped with some homemade almond milk.
Still our favorite granola...
I am always hoping this is the book my son with pick for his bedtime story. It is my favorite.
Wouldn't you know I've found yet another Clare V bag to lust after.
Also, these are ridiculous. I would have shown you a photo but I ate them all already...
We're off to enjoy a few days with family in the snow. But when we return I am sure my little rhubarb plant will be 6" tall and I'll start thinking about digging in the dirt and planting peas. Spring is on the way!