Reading and Eating
Yesterday I talked about morning routines; today I’m going to share, once again, my newest favorite nighttime routine- READING IN BED. It’s absolutely crazy that I didn’t do this for such a long time. Previously, I would read on the couch in the living room after everyone else went to bed. Now I read in bed, with a book light if my husband is already sleeping. Let’s count the ways that this is better! For one, I’m so, so cozy when I get in bed with my book. I love the feeling of knowing the house is shut down, I’m ready for bed, and when I get tired I can just switch off my light and go to sleep. When I used read in the living room, I would start to get tired, but didn’t want to actually get up and get ready for bed. It was easier to just keep on reading later and later, until it was way past a reasonable bedtime. Now, as soon as I finish dinner, my entire goal is to get everything cleaned up so I can get in bed and read asap. The earlier, the better! The goal is always to turn the light off and go to sleep at 9:30… but it’s usually closer to 10. A couple nights I kept reading and reading because I wanted to finish my book. Is there anything better than the moment when you’re reading a mystery, and you make the decision to just keep reading to the end? (screw bedtime!) I think not. Anyway, to make my nighttime reading even sweeter, I have a fun stack of books just waiting for me (after I finish The Eighth Detective.) I also have several holds at the library that I’m looking forward to- it’s a wealth of books! Life is good. Eating-wise, it was a slow week last week. I mean, we ate, but it was pretty uninspired. But this week my son is home! To kick off the festivities I made the now-famous Curry Chickpea Salad from Nora Cooks. Last time I made it, Engie mentioned that it sounds good except for the raisins and cilantro. Oh yeah…. I should probably mention that I leave those out. I don’t really care for raisins, and I never have cilantro around. Besides, my son doesn’t like cilantro and I’m making this for his benefit. I actually have the whole week of food planned out: Buffalo Mac n Cheese, again from Nora. I’ve made this a couple of times, and everyone loves it. (It immediately went on my list of foods to make when Paul is home.) We’ll eat that tonight (Wednesday) and Thursday. Friday is takeout as always. Saturday, Gochujang Bowls (with tofu.) The only meal I don’t have planned is Easter Sunday, but I’m kind of thinking Italian. We’ll have a family meeting and come up with something! Are you reading anything great right now? Cilantro- yay, or nay? – Did you know to some people it tastes like soap? It’s a genetic trait. Are you having a special Easter Sunday meal?