March was a wild experience! One thing concerning the spring season is hitting in a different way this yr. Maybe it’s as a result of right here in Minnesota we’ve been below snow since early November? I’m not positive I care concerning the motive as a lot as I sit up for the momentum and vitality I really feel constructing.
Right here’s a peek into what we obtained 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 Dwell with Rivki Rabinowitz. I actually loved our dialog. For those who missed it, you may take heed to it proper right here.
On March 3, Joe and I went to a pal’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 lovely outside dinner {that a} pal of mine hosted. We ate oysters, cassoulet, and chocolate pots de crème. A lot of the different friends had 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 lots of plums. After I wasn’t eating out or with pals, I made an effort to eat extra plant-based meals basically.
I labored on organizing my closet and refining my fashion a bit extra. I additionally did some purchasing 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 night time at residence. We watched two classics that at the moment are someway many years previous—The Royal Tenenbaums and Misplaced in Translation.
On March 11, our total household left for spring break in Arizona. We rented a home with pals whose children are comparable 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 recreation. It was a wild and superior journey—however in no way stress-free.
We got here residence to Minnesota on March 17. I began a spring cleansing spree round the home and donated a bunch of our children’ garments. All through the week of March 20, I had a couple of folks come to the home to present estimates for potential future residence tasks.
On March 23, I hosted a ebook membership with a gaggle of pals. This month, we learn Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. It’s one of the vital lovely books I’ve learn in a very long time.
March was an enormous month for Birdie. She realized experience 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 recent begin for me. I’m desperate 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 at present studying to play the Ukulele, a lot to the despair of her husband, children, and canine. Comply with her on Instagram at @witanddelight_.
