Presently (February 2026) – A Wholesome Slice of Life
Hey and comfortable Friday! How was your week?
Yesterday was a very good one over right here. The women have been at co-op and I had the best mix of pampering and productiveness.
I knocked an oil change and tire problem off my to-do listing, acquired a unbelievable pedicure (it’s actually all in regards to the therapeutic massage for me), discovered my new favourite classic retailer in Greenville, and nonetheless had time to reset the home — together with going via Kaitlyn’s room with a trash bag. We got here again from Switzerland and hit the bottom working, and yesterday was the primary day I lastly felt like I acquired my head put again on straight.
Let’s catch up, categorically. When you like this model, try my different Presently posts — and please play alongside within the feedback. Inform me one thing that’s present for you!
Presently (Late February 2026)
Presently Watching
The Winter Olympics!
I don’t know the schedule, rhyme, or cause, however I like that there’s at all times some Olympic occasion to tune into — and virtually all of them shortly suck us in. Family favorites embrace curling, snowboard racing, ice hockey, and the biathlon. There’s simply one thing about watching individuals do laborious, spectacular issues that makes you wish to sit somewhat straighter on the sofa.
Presently Studying
The primary guide for the guide membership I joined: I Seize the Fort.
It’s a candy, simple examine a 17-year-old woman rising up in a rundown citadel together with her household in Previous England. It reads somewhat younger, however I’m having fun with it. I actually suppose Hailey (14) would find it irresistible and plan at hand it off to her subsequent.
Talking of studying — have you ever ever been to a Goodwill bookstore? I stumbled throughout one yesterday and it was unbelievable. Big range, neatly organized, and books ranged from $3–$6. I stocked up for our dwelling library and can’t wait to return with the women.
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Presently Listening To
A variety of 90’s nation after I’m solo and Broadway musical soundtracks with the women.
Earlier this week Kaitlyn and I have been driving dwelling from her Clemson science class and completely rocked out to the Hairspray soundtrack. In our minds, our voices and dance strikes have been unmatched. Actuality might have instructed a barely completely different story.
Presently Consuming
Protein and fiber — like each different 40+ health-oriented individual, I really feel like. 😉
Since getting again on the town, David and I made a decision to tighten up our habits a bit. For me which means:
- Monitoring to hit 100g of protein
- Lifting heavier weights (I had been going via the motions greater than pushing myself the previous couple months)
- Listening to fiber
Proper now it feels motivating.
I like that this chia pudding has 9g of fiber. I’ve been including 10g of protein powder after I make it, and paired with eggs, cottage cheese, and fruit, it has been a powerhouse breakfast recently.
I additionally found Ella’s Flats — a seed cracker with 4g of fiber and 7g of protein per 3 crackers. I like them for scooping cottage cheese or any dip. They aren’t fairly as laborious as Mary’s Gone Crackers, which I recognize.
4 meals we’ve actually loved recently (please forgive the horrible winter lighting — although a minimum of the times are stretching!):
- Valentine’s dinner: Lemon dill salmon, roasted Brussels sprouts, and a shallot and spinach farro I completely winged — completed with lemon and parmesan and it turned out so good.
- Sirloin tip roast (low and sluggish), candy potatoes, and child broccoli.
- Make-your-own salad bar with grilled hen. I like customizable meals when nieces are on the town.
- Gradual cooker beef stew, minus the potatoes and served over rice. That is mine and Hailey’s favourite consolation winter meal proper now.
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Presently Ingesting
Purity espresso (I maintain the two/3 decaf on auto ship), magnesium (additionally stays on auto ship), extra water, plenty of tea.
And Costco switched up their Spindrift multipacks and now provides two taste choices. Very thrilling occasions in our scullery fridge.
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Presently Planning
Highschool.
Are you able to consider it?
Since co-ops require February sign-ups, we’ve been researching choices, attending open homes, and having numerous conversations. It’s thrilling… and tugging laborious on my heartstrings on the identical time.
Presently Within the Market For
Classic artwork and vintage items for our dwelling. I like the heat and character they’re bringing into our house.
I’m piecing collectively a “cozy nook” in our front room. The anchor piece is a classic English leather-based chair from the 1800s that I discovered at Classic Now Trendy. Yesterday I found one other spot that instantly grew to become a favourite — Cottage Grove. I introduced dwelling a facet desk and a small classic oil portray with probably the most enthralling colours. It’s tiny, however each women seen it immediately and gushed over it after they walked in.
Having women is enjoyable.
David didn’t fairly give the identical response.
I’m additionally available in the market for a brand new spring wardrobe (if anybody wish to volunteer as my private shopper) and backyard seeds. Attempting to not overcommit on that final one.
Presently Wanting Ahead To
Every day.
Tacky reply, perhaps — however I really really feel a deep sense of contentment in my day-to-day roles proper now. Caring for my household, dwelling, and animals fills my days utterly. I crash into mattress exhausted most nights, however it’s a deeply fulfilling form of drained.
Presently on the Farm
Sigh.
Our “dominant hen” — aka our rooster — is deep within the throes of puberty and has turn out to be somewhat jerk. Earl is doing his job and defending the hens, however he’s getting a bit imply about it. It’s wild as a result of he was one of many chicks we dealt with probably the most and was at all times Hailey’s favourite.
I’m hoping he outgrows a few of this feistiness, however for now I miss holding the hens.
On the brilliant facet, we’re amassing eggs usually (normally 6–7 per day). They’re so stunning, and the fun of amassing them hasn’t worn off but.
David’s shed is absolutely constructed and he’s almost completed with the sauna exterior. I’m chomping on the bit to reclaim his constructing abilities as a result of I’d love assist including fencing to the hen space. His Honey-Do listing has grown exponentially since we moved right here. 😉
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