Did you dream of coffee?

[DGM]

I hope that title isn't dishonoring of MLK Jr.

It is Monday though so you know what to do.

[DGM]

Instant French Vanilla cappuccino made with half milk and half drip coffee. It sounds gross but is the hot and sugary hug in a mug I need right now. Avocado toast for breakfast.

MH has today off and wants to go hiking. As of last night, we'll be going to a state park. I printed off a Junior Ranger Adventure Guide for L since the visitor center will be closed to get the park specific guide. This will be her first hike towards becoming a Junior Ranger . I told her last night we can pick up any trash we see on the hike as a modified Act of Service for MLK Day.

[sarenu]

The kids and my husband have off today. I do not.

Reports all day today.


I downed my coffee today and had part of a chocolate chip biscotti.

I may make a second cup of instant coffee later.

[tj]

Regular Folgers drip with almond milk creamer before yoga. The girls and I are off, but mh is working from home. Trying to keep them out of his hair but without making myself crazy in the process lol.

[rhymeswithdisco]

I'm off today. Kids are still with ex until this afternoon. I'm planning on a workout and finishing some laundry.

I had two cups of peets big bang this morning.

[rugger]

Kids and hubs are off today. I have one client mid-day. In true S fashion, he was ready to get out and do all the things with the kids. They are off to Ft. Collins for a cool playground and then sushi lunch.

We are all getting COVID tested this afternoon, proactively, because SIL and her family are coming on Friday.

I drank some local coffee with maple syrup, and now trying to stick with water while I repair a dog bed.

[mintyblueair]

I went all in on flavoured Nespresso coffee lately, so I had a caramel flavoured cup this morning. Next up: a glass of Carnation instant breakfast for lunch.

My husband is back at full-time work recently (he took a 4 month parental leave when C was born, although he ended up working for a good chunk of that time regardless) so it's a typical Monday over here. The kids and I made blueberry muffins and I'm about to put their lunch together. We're getting some reaallllyyy cold weather this week so I'm not sure I can brave going outside today.

[mc13]

Coffee with milk and sugar. Girls have off school but T is working upstairs. The grout is going on on the kitchen backsplash then it’s done! Little girls still have dance this afternoon so mostly keeping the girls away from the tiler and a lazy day. Maybe we’ll bundle up and head out for a walk this afternoon.

[milano]

mintyblueair it's good to "see" you! I enjoy drooling over your avatar.

[milano]

I'm on my third cup of black coffee, but I am currently dipping girl scout s'more cookies into it and calling it lunch (these are the best girl scout cookies that ever existed, I can't get enough of them).

We are throwing everything in boxes because we are moving on Friday. I'm at the point where almost every box is labeled "random shit for X room". The movers are going to pack my kitchen and the rest of the "breakables" but even with them handling all that there is still so much stuff for us to pack up.

[mapleme]

Black decaf. I had maple syrup in my coffee over the weekend so I'm getting back on the straight and narrow.

I interviewed a new kitchen person today and they were the first person that I was excited about hiring. They're coming back for a second interview later this week and I'm really hoping that it will be a good fit. I also am very close to hiring a new admin and OMG I need that so badly.

Our new floors are almost complete at the cannery and they look so good. I have a new couch arriving for my office later this week and I'm going to bring in some artwork from home as soon as the floors are done. The place finally feels like it's coming together.

[ovenrack]

Jan 18, 2021 12:04:51 GMT -6 mapleme said:

Black decaf. I had maple syrup in my coffee over the weekend so I'm getting back on the straight and narrow.

I interviewed a new kitchen person today and they were the first person that I was excited about hiring. They're coming back for a second interview later this week and I'm really hoping that it will be a good fit. I also am very close to hiring a new admin and OMG I need that so badly.

Our new floors are almost complete at the cannery and they look so good. I have a new couch arriving for my office later this week and I'm going to bring in some artwork from home as soon as the floors are done. The place finally feels like it's coming together.

I loooooove hearing about this!  You are so cool!

[ovenrack]

Decaf with mint creamer today. Skipped breakfast, now eating leftover spaghetti and meatballs for lunch.

A is off work, and the kids are off school. We began the morning by removing my (lovely, but large and inefficiently spaced) dresser and putting it on the porch, and bringing up my dad's antique dresser that's super tall and imposing and reminds me of him. It brings me so much joy.

I need to take photos and measurements of the old dresser to list for FB marketplace later.

I took the kids to my cousin's house for outdoor hangs while A kindly repaired one of my raised beds which started falling apart over the winter.

[snowmoon]

I had a cup of green tea this morning with breakfast. We had a lazy morning, watching cartoons and playing with playdoh.

I packed left over pizza and we hit the trail for a picnic in the forest! It’s so beautiful out today. This winter is turning me into a winter person. I grabbed a coffee and Timbits on the way home and the kids are playing in the basement now.

[charlotte]

Mm Timbits. snowmoon I grew up near a Tim Horton’s and I miss it so much!

[charlotte]

We are enjoying a day of lovely weather before a week of cold rain begins tomorrow. The kids played in the backyard for 2 hours this morning which was so, so nice.

I rearranged the bonus room and moved some furniture into the attic. Not sure what we’re going to do this afternoon. Just made a second pot of coffee.

[mapleme]

Jan 18, 2021 12:27:33 GMT -6 ovenrack said:

Jan 18, 2021 12:04:51 GMT -6 mapleme said:

Black decaf. I had maple syrup in my coffee over the weekend so I'm getting back on the straight and narrow.

I interviewed a new kitchen person today and they were the first person that I was excited about hiring. They're coming back for a second interview later this week and I'm really hoping that it will be a good fit. I also am very close to hiring a new admin and OMG I need that so badly.

Our new floors are almost complete at the cannery and they look so good. I have a new couch arriving for my office later this week and I'm going to bring in some artwork from home as soon as the floors are done. The place finally feels like it's coming together.

I loooooove hearing about this!  You are so cool!

Thank you. I never know how much to share about what's going on over here. The company is a little more than 10x the size it was when I joined the board (and with 20+ employees instead of none). We doubled in size in the last year and we're still growing. When it's safe to travel, everyone should come visit for a tour. 

[mintyblueair]

milano, moving is so exhausting. At least you're in the home stretch! We keep debating whether we should move or add a second story (lol) and the thought of moving again gives me such anxiety.