Welp, my body said- “Carmen, hit the bench”. So, today will be one of very limited activity and heavy hydration and salt intake. In other words, good old dysautonomia self-care. Fortunately, days like these are rare now but here we are- so… at least it’s Sunday and I didn’t have a lot going on anyway.

In other news. Alex spent the past week in Tuscaloosa cleaning out their apartment as the lease is up at the end of the month. They officially moved out and turned in their keys, yesterday. Oh, my heart. For the first time in five years, I don’t have a kid in Tuscaloosa. Plus, the University destroyed Tutwiler earlier this week. Autumn’s first dorm room (like most Freshman girls) was in Tutwiler. I know life moves on but my heart. This mama’s heart hurts a lot these days but I’m so proud for all the adventures we have now and before us.

I had to work, yesterday so we spent Friday and Saturday evenings at home. I did make some killer chicken cheesesteaks though. I slow cooked the chicken Friday (boneless thighs) in chicken broth in the crock pot. I sliced up white onion, purple onion, and two peppers and carmelized them with a little season salt and garlic powder. Then, I split some good quality sub rolls, put mayonnaise one both sides, and loaded them with a generous amount of chicken and peppers. I then topped with shredded mozzarella. I left them open-faced to toast in the oven. Once the cheese had melted, I closed those babies up and served with chips. Can I just say, oh my goodness? They were superb! Or should I say sub-perb! Haha. Spectacular. Going in my hall of fame recipe binder!

We had chili dogs and purple cows last night. Purple cows are super fun for the kids. It’s a float of vanilla ice cream and grape soda. Give it a shot- very yummy!

Well, I’m off to rest and hydrate. Please stream some tunes today: Alice Nelson, “Girlfriend”, Jessica Lavallee, “Small Town Girl”, and Frank Fletcher, “Midnight Makes Me Crazy” would all be super helpful. Have a great Sunday, everyone!

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