Currently in April 2026

 It's the first Wednesday of the month and time for Currently with Amy. This month we're sharing what we're planting or hatching, cleaning, eating and drinking, reading and watching, & loving.

 

Planting or hatching (literal or figurative – like planting an idea or hatching a plan)-- It's far too early to plant anything here but Alec does have huge plans for a big garden this summer. My husband and him built some raised garden beds over December break and I know he's been pouring through seed catalogs. So eventually when it warms up enough we'll be planting all sorts of things. 

Cleaning (spring)-- I don't really do any extra cleaning for spring other than cleaning up all the outdoor things/stuff when it's finally warm enough. I can't wait to pull out all our patio and deck furniture!  

Eating and drinking-- I've been drinking water and eating...  

omelette with homemade English muffins and grapes

Parmesan salmon, butternut squash, asparagus, & roasted potatoes 

orange chicken with rice 

Pork chops, baked potato, & acorn squash 

fruit, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, & granola (occasionally with a sprinkle of chocolate chips too)

 

Reading and watching-- Reading:How to End a Love Story, The Friend Zone, This Book Made Me Think of You, & You Never know. Watching: DMV, Best Medicine, Greek, & Memory of a Killer. 


Loving-- In the last 2 weeks I've managed to get out hiking 3 times! My husband and I also had a really lovely date night this past weekend. We checked out The Bedford at Foxwoods. It was pretty good (but not worth the price). Luckily the company was top notch! 

 
Caesar salad

filet

smashed/loaded potato (a side we split)

then we ended the night at Haagen Das 

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  1. Maria RineerApril 1, 2026 at 6:19 AM

    That's exciting about Alec's garden! I hope he gets a lot of produce and enjoys the process a lot, too. There's something about planting a tiny seed and watching a plant emerge and then seeing fruit or vegetables emerge from the plant and then consuming the vegetable that is so satisfying! Your meal out looks really good! Love a good steak at a restaurant :).

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  2. HollyApril 1, 2026 at 6:34 AM

    Oh my gosh I am so excited about Alec's garden! Any idea of what he wants to plant just yet? Maybe I can hire him to plant one for me that will actually grow? Ha! Love the looks of some of the books you have read- adding them to my list- thanks for sharing.

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