Thankful Friday 7/15 ~ Pokemon Go Edition

[oldbaylover1024]

All I've heard about all week is this Pokémon Go app. So it feels fitting to make it the theme this week. P.S. I have no idea WTF this is... but it's everywhere!

TGIF, everybody!

Any big plans this weekend?

Are you glad this week is over? Anything you need to get off your chest?

How about some great things from this week?! Or just things you're thankful for 

Annnnd go!

[oldbaylover1024]

heartbot - Aww, you're going to the movies alone?! That was one of my favorite things to do back in the day. Quiet theater, snacks to myself, a comfy seat... heaven! Enjoy! And let us know how the movie holds up.

I'm thankful I'm leaving work early. Granted, it's to go grocery shopping, but still. Early dismissal on a Friday!

Yesterday was also a great day, so I think I'm still reeling from the high

A little vent, I have to cook so much tonight that I'm kind of dreading it. I'm excited to bake (lemon bars and marble brownies), but I'm not looking forward to being on my feet. In addition to baking, I have to make potato salad and baked beans, both of which contain smells I'm not ready to deal with right now. Hold it together, OldBaylover!

But tomorrow I should get a free pass to sit on my butt for most of the day (once the party has started), so that'll be nice.

Also thankful MH got paid today! He's been in his current job for about 1.5 years now, and the increase in income/time at home/flexibility has been a dream. The man gets 16 weeks of PAID PATERNITY LEAVE, and they're BEGGING HIM TO USE IT! Say whaaaat?!?!?!

[oldbaylover1024]

heartbot - Yay adult interaction!!! Have fun!

And the party is at my parents' house. They live in the middle of nowhere right on the Chesapeake Bay. It's a full-blown pig roast to celebrate my dad's birthday and my sister's upcoming birthday. We have my BIL's band playing, a bounce house for kids, bon fire, plus since they live right on the water, there's swimming, water games, etc. And all the yard games (ladder toss, horseshoes, corn hole, etc.)

This is also the party with the iced tea and lemonade bar PAL helped me create! We're putting out tea with simple syrups, frozen fruit, mint, and lemonade. Plus, all kinds of booze to make your own cocktails (rums, vodkas, etc.). My mom and I cook, and my sister was a bartender for YEARS. We know how to throw a party 'round these parts

[gratefulgirl]

I am thankful MIL came. It's been so good - she has cleaned some things, cooked a freezer meal, played with the girls a ton, and cheered up DH. We are much better prepared for the end of summer than we would be without her visit!

I'm so glad that DH's PT seems to be helping. He has noticed some pain decrease finally. Plus he's happier. Plus he somehow managed to get on a ladder and hang our new dining room light fixture. The old one blew a switch back at the end of winter and we had been itching to replace it anyway. The new one isn't perfect, but it's pretty close to what we wanted. On top of that it means the lamp from our room we've been using to provide stop gap light in the dining room is finally back in our room!

I'm thankful my dad came and mowed the lawn yesterday. It's hilly on the side and the back, so beyond me at 35 weeks pregnant and beyond MIL (who had a shoulder injury last winter), and definitely beyond DH with his foot. It looks nice and neat now so our neighbors will stay happy.

[oldbaylover1024]

gratefulgirl - I'm glad YH is doing better! FX his recovery continues to improve! And it sounds like you have some wonderful family