Monday, I did a little work, not much as I don't usually work on Monday's and didn't have any new assignments. Ford went grocery shopping as we did plan meals for the rest of the week.
We decided to drive to the River House after AA was with her Coach for a golf lesson, if many cars were there we were not going in (actually, no one goes inside, you walk outside to the river-side deck). Only four members were there, all sitting at the outside bar. We kept our distance with masks on and ordered a drink and took it to a table far away from anyone. It was beautiful, in the mid-70's. We used an alcohol wipe and brought sanitizer too. We felt very safe, comfortable. May do it again when it nice weather and a time when it typically has very few members.
For dinner, I had Ford grill some chicken (frozen raw from our freezer - trying to use up what we have!), glazed with Mia's gift of honey and soy sauce, turned out delicious with my new baby bok choy from the JAX Asian market.
10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy Recipe
1 tbsp vegetable oil
5 cloves garlic (minced)
2 large shallots (minced)
2 pounds baby bok choy (halved or quartered)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS: Add the oil to a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire surface of the pan. Add the garlic and shallots, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Add the bok choy, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat and cover. Cook for 1-2 minutes, uncover and toss, and then cover and continue to cook until bok choy is cooked to desired doneness (approximately 3-5 minutes more). Sprinkle with crushed red pepper and serve immediately.
Tuesday: I worked a few hours, AA was in school (scored a 100 on her Spanish test). We took down the Christmas icicle lights on our back deck (great for night-light when taking the dog out for her late night potty break). I made traditional pot roast in the crock-pot (with carrots, onions and potatoes). AA putting for par:
Wednesday: 01/27/2006 - 01/27/2021 - 15 year anniversary of our LID - Logged in Date to China - means all our paperwork was sent to China (notarized, translated, reviewed by CCAI, etc.). Took us six months to gather all the documents, write our history and why we wanted a daughter, gathered three references, and more.
I worked at the JEA NGS office and then spent the night at Carolyn's. We enjoyed a Mexican dinner called Shrimp Florentine I have had for lunch in the past. It was yummy and enough leftover for lunch on Thursday.
Thursday: I drove to NGS office again and had a great day until about 2 p.m. when my JEA laptop decided to crash with my two latest excel files I was working on. Horrible! I drove home and tried to make up for the work lost. AA had a golf lesson and we enjoyed a salmon dinner cooked by Ford!
My Mom sent me a huge jug of maple syrup! Great family gift!
Friday: I worked until 3:00 p.m. then went to BJ's with Carolyn.
Leaa sent us a photo of Dylan after she returned for drama try-outs for middle school (she will be rising up to 6th grade). Ford says she favors his Uncle Jack, so some of the Morgan is showing up in her! She's beautiful!
Carolyn stayed for dinner, Ford made a spaghetti pie with salad. All good! She went home and gained an outside cat that had been abandoned in her neighborhood.
And now a few political memes to end the week, one is humorous using the "f" word, so pardon my bad taste.
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