5:00 AM: Morning Rush Begins
This morning started early at 5 a.m. as my eldest son had a mock exam at school. Preparing his lunchbox is my usual morning routine, but today’s ingredients were a bit limited since we’re running low on supplies. Even so, adding some salmon to the mix made it feel much more special.
It’s always a relief that my eldest is a morning person—he wakes up easily, making the morning rush more manageable.
7:30 AM: A Quiet Moment After the Rush
After seeing my eldest off to school, I took a brief moment to relax. My younger son and husband had a rare slow morning, taking their time to wake up. I wondered when they would finally join me.
Weekends are surprisingly busier for me than weekdays. While weekdays offer some moments of peace when everyone’s out, weekends often leave little room for personal activities like studying, blogging, or learning new AI tools. Today, I decided to put those tasks on hold.
10:00 AM: Grocery Shopping for Fresh Produce
Later in the morning, I headed to my favorite local vegetable store for some much-needed grocery shopping. Recently, the prices of vegetables have skyrocketed, but I was lucky to find a reasonably priced, fresh head of cabbage. That find brightened my day and gave me inspiration for tonight’s dinner.
2:00 PM: Club Activities and Final Preparations
In the afternoon, my younger son went off to his club activities. With a regional tournament scheduled for tomorrow, today’s session was all about the final adjustments. Seeing him leave with determination filled me with excitement for his big day. As he practiced, I prepared to pick him up later in the evening, ensuring he’d have everything he needed for tomorrow.
6:00 PM: Dinner Time – A Meal for “Victory”
Dinner tonight was all about cheering for tomorrow’s success. In Japanese, “katsu” means “victory,” so I made tonkatsu (breaded and deep-fried pork cutlets) for the family. The freshly bought cabbage was shredded and paired perfectly with the crispy cutlets. The meal turned out delicious, and the whole family enjoyed it together with smiles and laughter.
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11:00 PM: Wrapping Up the Day
Tomorrow will be another early morning to support my younger son at his tournament. Thankfully, there’s no lunchbox to prepare this time, making it a bit easier. I plan to be in bed by 11 p.m. tonight, ready to cheer him on for a successful day ahead.
Today was another busy but fulfilling day as a Japanese mom. Even with all the hustle and bustle, spending time with my family makes it all worth it. Here’s hoping for great memories and good results tomorrow!
