(James graduated from preschool this week!)
It’s officially summer at our house and the boys wrapped up their school year this week. The big news is that James graduated from preschool and is all set to start kindergarten in the fall! I don’t know that I’m ready yet, but we have several months to prepare. In the meantime, here are a few things that caught my eye this week.
An interesting study on twins separated at birth.
The Way North. An interactive story about the issue of immigration along IH-35.
Lovely Laverne Cox, of “Orange is the New Black,” makes the cover of Time.
Bill Murray crashes a bachelor party and gives some good advice.
The Andy Warhol Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary.
A fascinating series of photographs featuring three generations in the same outfit.
Remembering Maya Angelou through pictures, quotes, and memories.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Back in March, I showed you my new work table for my outdoor plants. We had a really long, cold winter (for Texas, at least), so things were slow to bloom this spring. But then the clouds rolled in and we’ve had what seems like weeks of rain. It rained a lot over the Memorial Day weekend, too, and things are looking really great right now. I’m sure by July everything will be crispy and brown, but for now, I’m so grateful for the rain and the green that comes with it.
(My plants on the work table.)
My plant table is filled with blooms, though I’m pretty certain a few are weeds growing from all the rain and plant food I’ve been giving them. Still, they look pretty and I love seeing this view from my back door. Some of my indoor succulents weren’t getting enough light inside, so I moved them outside and I’m hoping to coax them back to health before it gets too hot.
(My outdoor plants in full bloom.)
I love seeing everything in full bloom and it’s so relaxing to work outside with my plants. I have several rain buckets full of water, and I’m using it to water my plants when they need it. That’s not very often with all the rain we’ve had this spring.
(More flower pots.)
I still have quite a few random plants in pots, including snapdragons, geraniums, and a few avocado pits that I planted as an experiment. We’ll see if they actually grow.
(Our yard is really green right now.)
I love this view of our yard, and while it won’t last through the summer, it’s a great reminder of this beautiful, mild spring weather we’ve had so far.
(I miss my colorful dresses.)
This is the final week in May’s 6 for 4 Mindful Consumption Challenge, and I can’t say I’m not thrilled about it ending. While it was easy to accomplish, I’ve definitely found myself feeling bored with my closing choices recently. I miss color and pattern, as well as dressing up a little more, too. And, as comfy as they are, I’ve had my fill of v-neck tees for a while.
James graduates from preschool tomorrow night, and I’m using the occasion to take a break from my six piece uniform and wear something really dressy and feminine. And then I’ll finish the challenge next Saturday and never look back!
Honestly, though, the experience has been great, and I’ve really learned to curtail my impulse buys and work with less. I thought about trying to extend the challenge by not buying any clothing all summer, but I know that would prove too daunting. I actually broke the no shopping in May rule over the weekend, but I found something wonderful on eBay, and I’ll show you as soon as it arrives. I’m definitely making more informed, planned clothing purchases now, and this piece is something I’ve had my eye on for over a year and I know I’ll wear it all the time. Other than that, I may buy a top or two to wear this summer, but I’m really set. I have a closet full of beautiful, ethical dresses, and I’m excited to wear them again.
Be sure to follow Eden’s experiences with this experiment, and check back next Monday for my final thoughts on the challenge.
