March was a wild journey! One thing concerning the spring season is hitting otherwise this yr. Maybe it’s as a result of right here in Minnesota we’ve been beneath snow since early November? I’m not certain I care concerning the purpose as a lot as I look ahead to the momentum and power I really feel constructing.
Right here’s a peek into what we acquired as much as in March 2023 and what all of it felt like for me…
I started the month by kicking off our March theme on Wit & Delight, which was all about adorning with COLOR. On the night of March 1, I chatted about design on Instagram Stay with Rivki Rabinowitz. I actually loved our dialog. For those who missed it, you possibly can hearken to it proper right here.
On March 3, Joe and I went to a buddy’s home for a enjoyable dinner. We cooked out of the Ottolenghi Easy cookbook. I made a scrumptious gnocchi dish.
On March 5, I went to a extremely stunning out of doors dinner {that a} buddy of mine hosted. We ate oysters, cassoulet, and chocolate pots de crème. Many of the different visitors have been folks I hadn’t met earlier than and it was actually enjoyable to get to know them.
This month, I began feeling like myself once more after having COVID in February. I began educating myself extra superior chess methods. I ate a number of plums. After I wasn’t eating out or with mates, I made an effort to eat extra plant-based meals typically.
I labored on organizing my closet and refining my type a bit extra. I additionally did some searching for spring break garments. This superb one-piece swimsuit by Robin Piccone was considered one of my favourite purchases.
On March 10, whereas packing for spring break, Joe and I had a film evening at dwelling. We watched two classics that are actually by some means a long time outdated—The Royal Tenenbaums and Misplaced in Translation.
On March 11, our total household left for spring break in Arizona. We rented a home with mates whose youngsters are related ages to August and Birdie. We did chilly plunges within the pool (sadly, the pool heater was damaged till our final day) and went to a Cubs coaching sport. It was a wild and superior journey—however in no way enjoyable.
We got here dwelling to Minnesota on March 17. I began a spring cleansing spree round the home and donated a bunch of our youngsters’ garments. All through the week of March 20, I had just a few folks come to the home to present estimates for potential future dwelling initiatives.
On March 23, I hosted a ebook membership with a bunch of mates. This month, we learn Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It’s some of the stunning books I’ve learn in a very long time.
March was an enormous month for Birdie. She realized methods to journey a motorcycle with out coaching wheels! She’s additionally gotten very into drawing and making issues out of paper.
The start of spring all the time symbolizes a contemporary begin for me. I’m wanting to get into a brand new swing of issues this April. It’s nonetheless fairly chilly right here in Minnesota, however the change of seasons is simply across the nook. I can really feel it.
Kate is presently studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, youngsters, and canines. Observe her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
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