Just wanted to share this really simple take on the cheeseburger that Andrew made this past weekend: season burgers generously with garlic, sea salt, pepper, and thyme, and grill at 400 for approximately 5 minutes per side. Just before removing, add a generous amount of goat cheese and allow to melt slightly. Serve on a brioche bun with a big handful of baby arugula. It’s just divine!
Shadows and Light
We just spent the entire weekend together as a family, which was just beyond wonderful. This summer has been a strange one — Andrew finds himself scattered across the country every week, returning to us travel-weary and desperate for down time. We had plenty of that this weekend, not making any plans and doing as we pleased when the moment struck. The boys spent a great deal of time rolling around on the gym mat Andrew got for them to practice their tumbling and wrestling moves. It’s come in handy with all the rainy days. On this particular day, the afternoon sun was shining brightly and Oliver played in the light and shadows for awhile before Milo joined him.
This coming week I am looking forward to seeing my sister and nephew again on Wednesday, then the lovely Annie (Andrew’s sister-in-law), Reina, and Liam as they come stay with me over the fourth of July weekend (Andrew and his oldest brother Billy — by the way, happy birthday, Billy! — are traveling for cousin Jude’s wedding so we’re joining forces). It’s good to look forward to these things. There’s just nothing better than family shenanigans!
Happy Monday to you!
Music Monday
To Ohio (The Low Anthem)
Virginia (The Deep Dark Woods)
I Buried a Bone (Blind Pilot)
How a Sticker Chart May be Saving Our Summer
Have you ever tried a sticker chart to reinforce positive behavior with your kids? We’re doing one now, and it’s been a lifesaver! Read more here.
I’ll see you back here on Monday. Have a great weekend!
City Museum 2015
These three boys filled up their sticker chart (more on that later today), so they earned their choice of fun trip… of course they chose the City Museum! It never ceases to amaze me, this place. We find new areas every time we go, and we go infrequently enough that there are sometimes new exhibits open that didn’t exist before. They really are always building.
This time Emil surprised me by finding an extra lot of courage in his three-year-old body — sliding down steep scary slides, exploring dark tunnels, and climbing up higher than ever before. He doesn’t seem to know he is still little. Luckily, Milo and Oliver (and I) were all there to keep a close eye on him. We had a blast. 
How could we not?