Friday Things #532

1. Last weekend, we took the kids on a day trip to Ohio to watch Indy cars practice. It’s the third time we’ve gone in the last four years, and it’s always such a fun day. We get passes to go into the paddock area where they keep the cars, and it’s typically everyone’s favorite part. This year, we very randomly stumbled upon an autograph signing session for Joseph’s favorite driver, whose hat he happened to be wearing! So he got the hat signed, the kids all got autographed cards, and a photo; they were so excited!

2. Last week, Dominic had the opportunity to fill in as a goalie every morning during an 8U hockey camp. He was on the ice for two hours each morning with hardly any breaks; he had so much fun and I was so proud of him!

3. I love this perspective shift:

“Productivity is most important for things you don’t want to be doing. Most people want to increase productivity so they can spend less time on the task.

But before you worry about being more productive, think about being more selective. Rather than focusing on increasing productivity, it may be worth asking, “What would I be delighted to spend time on, even if it went slowly?”

Direct your energy toward figuring out how to start what you want to do rather than thinking about how to shorten what you don’t want to do.”

4. Next week is the Amazon Prime Day sale! Do you have anything on your wish list? Other than school supplies, I keep waffling about a dedicated air fryer (our toaster oven, which I LOVE, has a built-in air fryer, but that particular function doesn’t seem to work terribly well) and possibly an Instant Pot – I had one years ago and never used it, so I donated it, but now I’m reconsidering. Tell me your thoughts on both!

5. Oh and on that note… you may remember that I bought this produce bin awhile back and loved it; I discovered that it’s FANTASTIC for storing watermelon! The juice falls to the bottom and the watermelon stays out of the liquid, allowing it stay fresh so much longer.

6. I love this quote >> “Make a mistake? Release the guilt, remember the lesson.”

7. Give me your favorite high-protein lunch ideas! Earlier this week I bought some really good mesquite turkey breast and basically made myself lunchables, which was quick and easy (and delicious).

8. This is such a great compilation of books; adding so many to my TBR list! >> The 10 Best Books of the 21st Century

9. We’ve been watching Condor (MGM+), and it’s fantastic (centers around a CIA plot). We finished the first season and just started the second.

10. TGIF! When her lip gets stuck while she’s sleeping 😂