Kittens vs Ted Lasso vs Rhubarb

The remedy for everything unpleasant in life is holding kittens.

Seriously, somebody should develop "kittens therapy". 

C's friend's family are fostering kittens. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures when we were there. Because I was too busy holding kittens.

If no kittens are available, watching Ted Lasso also helps. I feel pretty much the same fuzzy warm feelings when watching the show. 

I wonder if the effect is additive... holding the kittens WHILE watching Ted Lasso.... Hmmm... How would I test that?

In other news: we had a fairly low-key long weekend. Celebrated my parents' 50th anniversary, our 31 years in the US, and a couple of birthdays all in one day (very efficient!) - went to an Uzbekistan restaurant. The food was delicious. I had soup Kharcho - so, so good.

Also, my husband went food shopping and got an insane amount of rhubarb. It took us hours to process it. I made a couple of pies but we still have so much rhubarb! I am freezing some and the rest will be pies and sauce and... I don't know. Any suggestions? What do you do with rhubarb?

On Monday, we made a quick trip to a local arboretum. We found chickadee babies! The nest is so cool, made of moss!

This week: school is still in sessions but everyone is abuzz because - it's almost over! There are end-of-year performances, concerts, recitals, recognition ceremonies, etc, etc. 

My youngest will be starting middle school next year... I don't know how to feel about it. On one hand, I'm happy and excited for her. On the other hand - our family has been part of that elementary school community for 10 years. The next couple of weeks will be like a countdown of the "lasts". Last time she takes the morning bus there... last time we go see a musical there... last time we see her teachers... last time we sit in the cafeteria... last kid to go through elementary school...