It’s been a while since I’ve done a quick takes post.

one. It’s persimmon season over here! We have lots of neighbors with trees heavily laden with plump persimmons. I grabbed a bag from outside a neighbor’s house, shared some, and my friend made this bread with it. So good, I’m waiting for some magical free time to appear so I can make it again.

two. I recently heard about this design blog from my favorite podcast, love it so much.

three. I want to host crappy dinners all the time now.

four. For all you Fixer Upper fans.

five. I was recently inspired by a mom who takes time each week to vision for her kids. She goes away for an hour every Wednesday, and thinks about where each of her 3 boys are at and comes up with ideas for how to nurture their interests and practically makes plans for how to address problem or growth areas. I started doing this for my kids. Recently, I’ve felt the need to bond more with Gianna, my oldest. I’ve noticed that she loves drawing and she especially enjoys when we do it together. While my other 2 kids are napping in the afternoon, I’ve been more intentional about drawing with Gianna. What surprised me was how much I love it. There’s something about the crayons and paper that slows me down, relaxes me, and brings me a lot of joy.

six. The cooler weather always makes me want to turn on the stove and make soup. Goop has several recipe ideas, here and here, that make me feel all warm and cozy.

seven. Later today, I’m taking a duckling, fireman, and princess up to San Francisco for a Halloween party. I love any chance I get to head up to the city. Happy weekend everyone!

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