So it's been a minute since I did a blog post. I was having too much fun enjoying the summer and then the school year started and it's been crazy ever since. This year more than ever before life feels chaotic. I'm not sure if it's because Laura started Middle School, or I have more students this year, but I've been overwhelmed. I finally feel like I'm starting to catch up. Here's a look at what we've been up to. What We've Been Watching Our friends recommended this series and we just finished it last night. I liked it more than I thought I would. A famous winemaker dies and his estranged daughter and protege compete for the inheritance. It is based in Tokyo, Italy, and France so the scenery is beautiful.. The language is mostly in French and Japanese but don't let that deter you....you can watch with English subtitles (and that counts as reading, IMO!). The two main characters are very interesting and you learn more about them and their family dy...