Things I’m Loving Thursday #13
Happy Friday Eve! I’m a little sluggish this morning. Thank goodness for coffee. Coffee will always be the #1 thing I’m loving at 5AM. But, in keeping with our Thursday schedule, here are a few other things that have made me smile this week.
As always, feel free to share one thing that you’re loving this week in the comments section of this post! I love reading them!
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Dutch Treat
Last week, I ventured out to Rose Hill, Virginia to pick up sandwiches for lunch. Katy had recommended this place to us a while ago, but it’s about a 35 minute drive – not in the direction of any major city – so we weren’t really sure if it was worth the drive. (Also, Subway is a 2-minute drive from the house and I could eat Subway all day, every day). Well, turns out that Subway has a little competition. These deli sandwiches are HUGE and cheap and incredibly delicious because they bake their own bread. They also sell a wide variety of baked goods, spices, and other grains. I will absolutely be back!
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Teacher Moments
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to practice and reinforce reading strategies during our intervention groups. Currently, we’re working on “covering up” each syllable as we sound out the word. A lot of the kiddos get intimidated by longer words and don’t even attempt to read passages that seem daunting. But, lately, I’ve been watching a few of them use their fingers to cover up parts of the word to sound out each syllable. It makes my heart explode when I see them doing this independently and I can’t help but interrupt and hug the crap out of them.
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Facetimes with my RBM Family
Yesterday evening, Bruni Facetimed me and I got to chat with some of the staff and students I worked with last year. I miss them so unbelievably much, but getting to see them – even if only for a few minutes – was the absolute highlight of my week.
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Dinner Dates
Dinner has become a sacred time for us because, no matter what’s going on, we set it aside – even if only for 20 minutes. Last week, Ankur and I decided to head to Morristown for dinner after he finished his exam earlier than expected. Every night is special, but it’s always a treat to go out to eat. Especially when it’s sushi and Ankur’s reaction to every bite is priceless. He’s a constant reminder to slow down and enjoy the little things. I’m so lucky to share all my dinners with him.
Questions of the Day:
- What’s your favorite sandwich shop?
- When’s the last time you went out to dinner?
- What’s one thing you’re loving this week?
I lived in the Netherlands for a while and the Dutch do bread and cheese like everyone else does water and air – it’s a way of life! I love going out to dinner but picking a fave type of food is too hard. I’m basically really greedy and love everything lol!
Dinner dates are the best! My husband and I usually do lunch dates if we can. Those deli sandwiches sound SO good.
Isn’t facetime amazing? And I definitely agree on coffee at 5am being tops! Have a great weekend! Carlen | http://www.RealMomsWingingIt.com
Dinner dates are my favourite (and coffee, obviously) My Husband is learning to cook different things and it’s fun to try out new recipes.
FRIDAY EVE- I can not wait until the weekend and then Thanksgiving. A much needed ‘break’ to get some things done around the house. This week- I’m also loving coffee. A sick baby and 3am wake ups means Mama-Needs-Coffee.
Agreed – coffee is always #1 and always will be. 🙂
That’s awesome you guys take the time every evening to intentionally sit down and enjoy your meals together. We should all do that and learn to enjoy all of the little moments.
I hope you have a great day, Divya! 🙂
I teach my kids the same strategy of covering up part of the word to help them sound it out better and hopefully get the word on the first attempt. Its a good strategy!
Dinner out is always so fun! My parents were in town helping me move and we went out to eat a couple times, including Bonefish Grill which is one of my favorites! 🙂
Love them! It’s always great when you realize the kids are actually listening and taking it all in. Have a great week!
Hurray for morning coffee! 🙂 I have high hopes of a dinner date tonight!
I wish we had a Dutch Treat country store here. I would be there every single day of my existence. I can only imagine the wonderful bread and cheese! OMG. I don’t really have a favorite sandwich shop, and the last time me and my husband went out for dinner was on my birthday.
I don’t have a favorite sandwich shop but I did Google Rose Hill as I live in VA and it is a 7 house drive so I’m pretty sure I won’t make it there anytime soon. The last time I went out to eat was Tyes day and it was to Olive Garden.
Hahah, it’s GOOD, but not 7 hours-driving good! 🙂
dinner dates are the absolute best. We love going on dinner dates together. Such a fun time!
Must be great when the methods you’ve taught are being used by those you taught! Awesome!
We went out to lunch today, to Arby’s.
The best thing I love about today is that we found out this baby is a girl!
Congratulations to you and your family! <3
Finding a little place with baked goods that are good it is a blessing. Jealous right now wish I had one closer to my home. Now I am craving a sandwich with homemade bread.
I love dinner dates <3 we have one planned for the weekend!
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I go out for dinner too much as I can cook and love it. Blogging has got me rushing my meals to save time which kinda sucks. I don’t really have a favourite sandwich shop? Panera does some good ones.
Oh how I love dinner dates! I enjoyed reading your post. Thanks for sharing.
I concur – coffee is the best way to kickstart the day. I won’t be able to survive all this madness that is adulting and parenting if I don’t have caffeine in my system. 🙂
Somehow, I’m loving this monsoon season, as its a bit cooler meaning less energy consumption
It’s so great to be able to have dinner with a loved one nightly, even when it’s a short dinner. Glad you got to enjoy that this week!
Sounds like a great week! Going out to eat with a loved one is always the best!
Man I’d love a place like that near me. I live in farm country and you can’t get decent food there.
Your date looks like fun.
Facetime really is the best! I keep you so close to family! What did we do before it!
I love FaceTime! We FaceTime with my parents all the time. They live 3 hours away.
I so love coffee. I love dinner dates too.
Great things! Teaching is hard. Im a school counselor, so I know all about it, but you’re killing it.
I love dinner dates! It’s just nice to get away from everything and be with someone you love and enjoy that time and their company. Great list!
Silvia
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It’s been a while since I’ve had a dinner date with my SO. We do have family meals each night but a nice night out just us two would be amazing.
As an educator, I can totally relate to how one feels when students grasp a reading concept. It makes every stress of the week feel like it was all worth it.
We don’t really eat subway. Our last dinner out was over a month ago but we are going out for sushi this Friday. Having squeezes from my boys always makes my day.
It has been ions since we went out to dinner. I mean at least 6 months maybe longer. Eating out here in Norway is so very very expensive so we don’t do it very often.
I’m loving that I’m taking a mid-week vacation. No work. No worries.
I’m excited about the upcoming vacation as well as will be traveling to the few places for work! Also, this year we have to throw a Christmas Party in our club and I’m the part of the organizing committee, so many things on my platter now!
It feels so good to see your students use your lessons and techniques! It’s really rewarding. Give yourself a pat on the back for that! Date nights shouldn’t be missed, keep it up!