THE LIGHTER SIDE CAFE JUNE 21 FATHER'S DAY!

Good Morning, WW Friends ~

Happy Father's Day! I felt a little sad this morning as I always wrote a greeting to DH's VBF on this day because he so graciously shared his kids with us, and they were (and still are) such a joy to us.  I have begun texting them instead. 

I also slept well last night, and so did my DH!!  He said it was the best night's sleep he has had for a while.  He finished a big job yesterday, and came home by lunchtime, so he got to rest and relax. That plus the big job being off his mind must have been the magic bullet. He napped in the afternoon, and then slept all night.  

We have a hot one on tap, along with high humidity.  We are expecting t'storms right around the time the family has decided to meet up.  The back-up plan is Big Boy right up the street.  I cannot possibly tell you how much I detest Big Boy.  Back in the day, there were things there that I liked, but that was then.  I've only been there once in recent years - my other niece wanted to eat there, so we did as I thought "I can always have salad bar" (which used to be decent). It was absolutely awful!!  I am hoping that if we end up there, things have improved!?! If not, I can eat when I get home. 

Last night's supper turned out very good.  We both enjoyed it, and there is enough leftovers for another supper.  Lunch yesterday was lasagna soup that DH brought home from a local restaurant the day before, and some red seedless grapes.  This morning we had my homemade Breakfast Casserole as it is very filling, and we don't plan to eat again until the family gathering in mid-afternoon.

I have run the vacuum and put away some more clean clothes and worked on cleaning out the refrigerator. DH usually does our Kroger shopping on Sunday, so we need the vegetable drawer to be emptied out. It is too hot and muggy out there, as I discovered when I stepped out to shake the rugs.

BBL.  Make a great day!!

Sue so happy that you reach out to DH VBF children via text. I'm sure it meant a lot to them. Wonderful that both you and DH slept well last night. There's nothing quite like it in my book!

Sue I remember going to Big Boys back in the day and it was always good fresh and clean...until it wasn't. Not even sure if they are still around the Worcester area. Here in Boonsville we have 3 chain restaurants...the rest are mom/pop variety. I hope you don't go there. Like you, I would probably 'show up' and eat when I got home. Why pay for something that you don't enjoy!

Yes to a great meal and leftovers Enjoy.

Judy I hear you on patio dining. We are still on the fence re: going out to eat either for my bday or our Anniversary. I told Carl I will leave the decision up to him as I tend to change my mind a million times...talking myself in and out of the same decision if you know what I mean. Actually, truth be told, I'm kind of liking and enjoying taking turns cooking and enjoying our own meals.....just color me boring

The cookbook you have sounds great. Glad you are enjoying making some recipes and awesome that you have all the ingredients Win Win my friend.

I did 2 more loads of laundry, cleaned bathrooms kitchen and swept the floor. Once the last load of laundry is dry, I shall fold and put away. THEN I'll do what I do best....RELAX

I took a hood walk earlier. Pushed myself further than I wanted to go and let me tell you, I was NEVER happier to be hit in the face with the cool AC on! We only took LuLa to do her thing and went back out ourselves. She minds the heat much more than I do.

Waving to Pam and will CBL

Judy ~ Your dishes sound wonderful! Tell me more about the broccoli roasting in garlic and lemon? That sounds intriguing and like something I would like to do. I love starting the new week with all fresh produce. Lately when we have blueberries leftover, I freeze them then use them in oatmeal the next weekend (which is what we had yesterday). I fully understand being nervous about eating out. I also prefer the outdoors …. But VBF and I went on the “spur of the moment” a while ago which was for the best, because we chose somewhere we eat at frequently and were very pleased with both the seating arrangements and the care taken by the wait staff. Don’t worry about anyone thinking you’re overly cautious – I don’t! This is my life, and I will take any and all precautions that make ME comfortable!

Ann ~ I had quite a nice text conversation with DH VBF DS#1 who lives out of state. He was having a sad so I guess my timing was great! We are his last link to his dad (other than his sibs) since his parents had been divorced for many years. He got to share with me how much he missed his dad knowing I would understand. I encouraged him to MAKE a great day and he wrote back that he was going golfing and would enjoy that and the sunshine. I also tend to change my mind about things, so VBF suggesting lunch on the spur of the moment was perfect. She had been as leery as I was, so we were thankful we just “took the plunge”. Of course, we had the additional fact that we hadn’t seen each other for 3 months! DH and I went to Red Lobster last week, but we purposely went when it was NOT busy (at 4 pm) and were also pleased with the precautions being taken and the service. It is only about 5 minutes from home, so if we had gotten there and been unhappy or uncomfortable, we could have just come home.

I don’t think ANY of us should feel like we have to apologize for being cautious. I fear I will be cautious for a good long time (the rest of my life perhaps?) I am reading about states where the people were not cautious and they are having resurgence. Fortunately Michigan is not one of them!! I would rather err on the side of caution. Perhaps that is another advantage of growing older??

I will BBL to let you know how the DQ celebration went. People keep saying there is a picnic area there, but I have gone there for years and never saw one. They recently remodeled and enlarged the parking lot (it is quite busy) and the outdoor seating, but I don’t recall it being family-sized?? Since it is not my plan, I will go along and we’ll see….. DH has now said he doesn’t plan to stay very long anyway.

Popping in once more before I shut the desktop down for the day. I have my phone, just not a fan of pecking away LOL.

Pam SO good to get the visual of Madison and DD That put a smile on my face. I shared it with Carl and he also enjoyed the story.

Kudos to your walking! You are really raking up those steps. I am not doing well in that department with the outside walking as it's just. too. HOT. to. HANDLE! I am house walking but I have one HUGE problem with that....the sectional screams my name whenever I walk past LOL......oh well, tomorrow IS another day and yes, I realize I'm saying that an awful lot lately. So far the weight hasn't been spiking upward, so it's all good.

Your fathers day meal sounds delish. What's not to love You have all my favorites on one table LOL.

Sue warms my heart to know that DH VBF DS#1 is going to do something special. Anything outdoors will be a good mood lifter for him. Praying that he finds peace in the game.

Wonderful that you hit Red Lobster just right. Also great that it's just minutes from home. I'm praying hard that the fit with Big Boys is going to be a good one. Perhaps they have changed......and if not, there is always your plan B. Nice that DH doesn't plan on lingering there.

I also agree about not apologizing for being cautious. I do feel that some states have opened up far too quickly and are now reaping the punishments rather than the reward. Sad....... I've already old Carl that if MA does away with the 'face masks' I will NOT go into a store to pick up anything. I won't risk it! How I'll get groceries and the like? Not sure. Perhaps I can hire someone to do our bidding!

Now I am going to shut down......be well my friends and will see y'all in the Cafe tomorrow morning.