2025 OneThing #36 - Prep for Somers Family Summer Party

I don't have any photos! This mostly involved cleaning the house (something I don't love to do . . . but I enjoy having a clean house). I also did a rough food plan. I had asked people to bring meat to grill and a dish to share. So I made a list of condiments, beverage options, dessert ideas, etc.

It has been incredibly hot and humid, so the best part of the party (other than visiting with loved ones) is that my middle son did the grilling for me! Typically my husband does the grilling, but he was at the lake. I'm so very appreciative of Alex for stepping in.

I felt pretty good about the cleaning I got done - scrubbed the bathroom; swept and mopped the kitchen and dining room; dusted a bit; vacuumed the upstairs, stairs, and entryway; got the dishes washed; . . . I had more items on my list (because there's always more you can do!) but when I saw my brother's car outside, I asked him to come in. My rule is that I clean until company shows up. Then I can stop and enjoy people! (He said he didn't want to wreck my quiet time.)

I have been a bit too busy and/or unfocused lately, so this was a realistic (and important to me) goal for the week. I really didn't do much until Friday / Saturday, but I enjoyed myself yesterday. I love my family. And today (Monday, 7.28.2025) has been nice to do party clean-up and getting other things taken care of. It feels good to look ahead to what's coming up.

This picture has nothing to do with my OneThing, but I love my siblings (and I like photos!). This was taken last summer when our cousin François and his sweetheart Annie were visiting. I hadn't seen him since the 1970s! It was fun to chat and reconnect.