I have a few balls in the air this week ... nursing my pup back to health, party planning and our trip to Italy. So far, I'm juggling well!
My Sweet Boy:
He's eating, but still not acting quite himself. He has a quick grooming appointment today since he'll be spending some time at our friend's house ... and he STINKS. His incision is ready for a bath, but I hope he is ready (pain-wise). I love this sweet dog. I'm going to worry about him while we're away.
Party Planning:
My youngest has to come home for a quick work shift Saturday, so we're heading to cake taste for the party. I need to get the order in before we leave since it's graduation season. He'll do the tasting to save me boarding the sweets train! We are both picky -- I don't like that fake taste in some bakery cakes. I picked this place since it will decorate - the real deal decorate - Steelers (of course). But I won't settle for crappy taste. Hubby ALWAYS gets vanilla cake with chocolate buttercream. I usually make it, but I don't decorate cakes so bakery wins.
I wanted to cater the party, but I decided to cook. Normally, a summer party is on the grill (managed by hubby) but that won't work for his birthday. I'm going to make pulled bbq chicken and pulled kalua pig (with rolls), potato salad (I have a really good recipe), coleslaw and homemade mac+cheese (my recipe from 8th grade home-ec class). I ordered a FoodSaver (finally) and I can make lots ahead and freeze it. That will take some of the pressure off that week. I'll figure out the munchies later. Lots of work.
I've ordered the decorations -- including those big head cut-outs. So funny! Steelers themed rather than old-age themed. He LOVES the Steelers. We say if a dress had the Steelers logo, he'd consider wearing it lol.
Drinks will be the usual (wine, beer) but adding a Lava Flow (his favorite drink). I have to experiment with it. Pina colada with strawberry "flow." I'll have my eldest help taste taste this one. I don't like sweet drinks very much (weird, I know).
I'm excited for him AND he's excited. He's never wanted a party before. Fingers crossed it makes him feel great!
Italy:
I'm super organized. Yea ME! It shouldn't be a problem to pack. Other than our dog hike into the forest for truffles (fun and yum!), my clothes are the typical summer travel. Long skirt, top and a carried sweater. I have a mega-list going and I'm plugging away. My workouts are a bit up-in-the-air. I ordered resistance bans that will travel perfectly. I should be able to run outside (if it's safe). The hotel in Rome has a workout room, but I'm out of luck the rest of the trip. I'll figure it out - I always do. Working out is like my religion.
Speaking of which, I have a lift class early this morning. Our instructor says it's a special one - something fun. I like when she changes it up. Lots of errands to do and a full day ahead. I can't seem to think of an INTENTION today. I'm in task mode. I'll think about it ... which reminds me I haven't been doing my meditation (again). Oh, the elusive meditation ... good lord!
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