Weekend Reading #47
My summer capsule, recent purchases, and how we're spending our first week of summer break.
Happy Saturday! I hope everyone had a nice week. We’re having a lazy weekend morning. The kids are watching cartoons and making pillow forts. It was all so nice until the girls got into it. They usually get along so well, so when they have a big argument it feels especially draining. Great way to start our first summer weekend. ðŸ«
I linked my outfit (pictured above) here, btw.
Our sitter came Monday - Thursday until nap time, and I got a good amount done. A few new blog posts went up, I did some organizing around the house, and power washed our patio. I even got dinner with friends one night, and we went out last night, too. I’ve been trying to get things feeling really good here since our new au pair arrives in less than a week!
As mundane as this may sound, I’ve loved watering my flowers the last week.
It’s officially summer break, and it’s so nice having a break from the weekday morning rush. And I really won’t miss all the school papers. We don’t have much of a plan beyond two weekly classes, days at the pool, and playing outside. No rush and very little structure—I love it. I know I’ll be ready for the kids to go back to school in a few months when both girls will be in school all day at the same school for the first time. I’ll have a lot more time to work then. For now, I’m going to keep things light and flexible, and enjoy summer.
Estelle arrives from France today! If you’re new here, Estelle was our au pair from July 2023-January 2025. She extended her time with us for one year but got really homesick and went home 6 months early. The girls have no idea and are going to freak out!
What I’m watching and listening to
We finished Sirens this week and I really enjoyed it. We also finished Your Friends and Neighbors, and I loved the show, but the finale wasn’t my favorite. I get it, but didn’t love it.
And Just Like That returned and it’s so painful but I can’t stop. I’ve been watching SATC too and I know it had its moments, but this is next-level terrible. I feel like I have to see it through, and usually work while watching.
I also listened to a few episodes of Call Her Daddy (Simone Biles, Penn Badgley) and I think it’s safe to say I’ve added another podcast to my list. I hadn’t listened until Kamala was a guest, but ended up listening to a few episodes after that one and kept coming back.
A few things I’m loving (and recent purchases)
These washable slip-on sneakers.
This ribbed bra is really comfortable.
I just got these sandals (gifted).
And these, too. I have a sandal problem. (also gifted but still). These are going to be great for going in the yard with kids.
I ordered this for Margot and this for Kate.
This knit tank is so fun with white shorts.
The girls have been loving this game. It’s actually really fun!
This toy has been a huge hit with Kate and Jack.
I got this truck for Jack (60% off) and this one (40% off).
Minnow’s new collection is so cute.
Lake’s new summer pajamas are really cute. And it’s always summer when we need to size up and restock.