Dating One Another

Chris and I had a Saturday date in downtown Charleston. We walked 10000+ steps. We walked the battery, stopping at the Pineapple Fountain, talking, and looking at all the houses. We walked to the tip of the harbor. This means we also walked on cobblestone roads. We walked back street side and up a block so that we could see different homes and such. Again, we talked and walked. Later, we had dinner at Fleet’s Landing. They have a new seafood bar area. We sat there. Our server was a young guy from Grayson, Ga ( what a small world). We also met some people from Florida and a couple from Minnesota. Both were visiting Charleston for the first time. The Minnesota couple were also trying oysters for the first time. They both liked. Chris and I had fried green tomato with lump crab dip on top and calamari as an appetizer. Both were delicious. We shared the fish of the day, fingerling potatoes, and asparagus. It too was delectable. I had a pomegranate drink while Chris had  Holy City oyster stout beer. We decided that we would then go to the Gin Joint There we had 2 drinks neither were great; however, we hadn’t been there in a long, long while and we still had a nice atmosphere and time. We hadn’t decided we would get dessert, but Carmelo’s line was long and the desserts weren’t as appealing as usual. Therefore, we decided to forego dessert. All in all, we had a great time all day and into the evening. Definitely something, we need to do! Date your spouse— it’s a way to relax, spend good quality time together, talk, walk, and enjoy one another. 

Mom-Son date

 

Dylan and I were able to see Newsies at a local college. He has grown up with Ashleigh’s dance recitals, choir  performances, high school dance for Ashleigh, watching Ashleigh and friends in musicals in high school and college, watching musicals on television—- one of Dylan’s all time fave has been Newsies! When I saw the performance was going to be close to home, what more than to take him to see. Another plus was someone he knew was performing. Dylan even wore the high school colors too. (Love this kid and his heart!)He absolutely loved it! On the way, he wanted to listen to the soundtrack so we listened to a few snippets of songs. He sang too! We had a wonderful time! On the way home, I thought he would fall asleep, but he did. It. Instead, he talked about how amazing and great the performance was. I am so grateful for these fun times. 

Announcing- we are going to be grandparents

 

On Christmas Eve, Chris and I opened our gifts from Ashleigh and Sam to discover that we were going to be grandparents!!! We are so excited!! She has since also found out the gender.  Baby boy is due June 11. Chris and I visited Ashleigh and Sam in January. We had a girls days while the boys did some dishwasher installing, ceiling fan installing, and drilled holes and installed more lights in the kitchen. We each got a pedicure. We also had bubble tea and ventured to find some maternity items. We found some things after visiting two Target stores. We also discovered that Old Navy, Kohls, and Marshall’s no longer have maternity sections at every store. 

Snow in the Lowcountry

 

It snowed here in the Low Country. This is the second time since we have lived here that we have gotten snow. The last snow was 2018. This time was a little different and the kids were a little older. 

Austin and I had e learning days. My students also had e learning. I kept recalling Covid days-without the live teaching. I made some jam up slides but I did not upload worksheets. Thankfully students were at school 1/2 day Tuesday and I was able to give them some worksheets. I had them take their reading book and notebooks home on Friday (we were out Monday since it was MLK Jr Day), but I was able to make copies Tuesday  to be even more prepared for snow. 

I have been able to make lesson plans for next week, had a parent teacher conference on Google Meets, grade papers, do some professional learning, and crochet. Chris has worked at home too. He painted the bathroom cabinets. Dylan has helped with chores. He has been able to use his life skills. He has also had much time to chillax. 

Happy New Year!

 We visited Ashleigh and Sam on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We enjoyed more yummy food for dinner and breakfast, Chris and Sam discussed some home projects that they want to accomplish and cleaned the front gutter, had great conversations, and made memories. Dylan went for a walk with Ashleigh, Sam, and Glorf too! 

Rhonda and Billy came to South Carolina. I made homemade collards and black eyed peas, bbq pork in the crock pot, mashed potatoes, and cornbread. We also had ham that Helen made. We enjoyed lots of conversations, laughing, and catching up.we watched the Sugar Bowl with Georgia losing to Notre Dame.  The following day, Chris, Rhonda, Billy, Helen, Dylan, and I went out and about  I drove around downtown looking at all the old houses, churches, buildings and telling Rhonda and Billy about little stories related to them including Rainbow Row, the Battery, the ugly sisters’ houses, and The Caropolis Award. Then we drove around Sullivan’s Island with the history of Fort Moultrie and also showed them the bunkarr house. Later, driving to IOP looking at all the houses. We had a yummy dinner at Acme and finished with the Super Sundae at Ye Old Fashion. So much fun was had that I have only this picture  

Home updates-new tile!

 Over the break, we had to have some framing issues repaired in the “green” room /sunroom area. So with that cam some drywall repair and new paint. We decided to paint a different color also and the back wall was clear coated. Chris also  ran new crown molding too.  

Chris and I gifted ourselves a new makeover in the powder room complete with new tile, a vanity sink, and a comfort height. We also put new tile in Ashleigh’s bathroom and the boys bathroom. Chris also put a fresh coat of new paint in the powder room and Ashleigh’s bathroom. He painted the ceilings white again too. We are awaiting new granite countertops for Ashleigh’s and the boys bathroom.