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There’s something about the end of elementary school that sneaks up on you. One minute, your child is learning to tie their shoes and racing across the playground, and the next, they’re packing their backpack for middle school. For our family, that moment has arrived with Elyse, our sweet 10-year-old who is finishing fifth grade and preparing to leave the halls of Talley Elementary behind. Elyse has always been the baby of the family. Her older sister, Sybil, is 12 and already navigating middle school. Elyse is our youngest, so we’re getting ready to say goodbye to elementary school. Watching our daughters grow has been full of little joys, like playground stories after school, art projects tucked into backpacks, and the nonstop chatter about her teachers over dinner. Save those art projects, parents! They stop coming in middle school. Now, Elyse is getting ready for a big new chapter. Next year, she’ll attend Beacon Hill as a middle schooler and ride the bus every day with her big sister. The excitement is there, but so are the nerves. Being around bigger kids, managing more homework, and trading long recesses for packed schedules is a big leap. Her older sister has been teasing her about riding the bus, joking about where they will sit. These sibling moments remind us just how quickly these milestones arrive. We do look forward to one bus stop in the morning! As a dad, this is bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s wonderful to watch our daughters grow into curious, capable young people ready for the challenges ahead. On the other hand, it’s tough to say goodbye to the sweet simplicity of little kid life. There will be no more long recesses and small classrooms! Middle school can be a tough transition. We all remember the awkward moments and friend drama, but we also remember how meaningful those years can be. Some of the friendships that begin there last a lifetime. I have several friends from those days! So, while it’s hard to say goodbye to Talley Elementary, we’re also celebrating how far our girls have come. This chapter is closing, but another exciting one is just beginning. And no matter how tall they grow or how many math assignments come their way, we will be there for support. From Playground to Middle School A Bittersweet Goodbye to Elementary Days
CREAMY SPRING SALMON
INGREDIENTS
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4 skinless salmon fillets
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1 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
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Zest of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1/2 cup dry white wine
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2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
DIRECTIONS
1. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper. 2. In large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. 3. Add salmon and cook 2–3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Remove from skillet. 4. To make the sauce, reduce heat to medium and add garlic and shallots. 5. Sauté for 1 minute, then add Dijon mustard and white wine. Whisk and cook for about 2 minutes. 6. Add coconut milk and simmer on medium-low heat. 7. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, dill, and tarragon. 8. Add salmon to sauce and cook, uncovered, 3–5 minutes.
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