Get your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.
The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back.
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It’s no secret this pregnancy has been kicking my non-ass ass without actually giving me the benefits of a pert backside. The Unborn Child’s ba-donkey-donk is doing just fine though and generally lodged somewhere in the vicinity of my right rib. I swear she’s monkeying around in there and begging for bananas. Clearly she takes after her momma. Oh crap, that’d be me.
Instead of throwing a pity party for one or lamenting in my lack of productivity outside of the office, I wanted to spend some time and focus on the positive stuff; ya know, the glitter, the sparkle, the pomp and circumstance, or in the words of Ren & Stimpy: the Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. Maybe I can even toss in some rainbow spewing unicorns for kicks.
There that’s better.
Let’s get listing:
Gelato. I inhaled two pints in three days. Need I say more? Yeah, I didn’t think so.
Bubble Baths. What can I say? The bathtub is my sweet spot, not to be confused with G spot. It’s also one of the few places I truly feel comfortable these days.
Fresh flowers. Who can resist a little sunshine in floral form? Certainly not me, especially when they come from the bestest of friends.
Books. One of the perks of being fairly incapacitated is rekindling my affair with all things literary. It’s quite lovely to read for pleasure.
Or simply for laughs, which means dirty Limericks are making today’s cut. Remind me to hide this particular manuscript from the Babe when she arrives.
Fancy Chocolates which I refused to let the Hubby eat until I snapped a picture, three days later. That man has the patience of a saint.
Last week, I celebrated my birthday in a much more responsible way than in years past (read, sober) and I was the guest of honor at not one, but two baby showers. It’s safe to say, the outpouring of love and support from friends, family and coworkers made me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy. It also made my inner diva, also know as Elton John, want to break into song. ♫ Can you feel the love tonight. ♫
Hmm, now might be a good time to start brushing up on Disney flicks.
It’s your turn. I want to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What are three things you accomplished in the last week?
Juli @1000lovelythings says
March 21, 2016 at 7:17 AMaaaah Meg, this is fantastic! I am so glad you had a great birthdy and two baby showers, that’s amazing!
Two pints of ice cream – I am impressed!
Your post made me smile and by that just made my day a little happier 🙂
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:39 PMI’m thrilled to send the happy vibes your way. Now if only I could share my gelato too.
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Cora says
March 21, 2016 at 7:21 AMHappy belated birthday! I hope you enjoyed every last sip of that prego punch and (love) drunkinly belted to the lion king sound track in one of your baths. Or is that my passtime?
Those berries are enough to put a smile on anyone’s day.
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:40 PMSinging in the shower is perfectly acceptable, so why no the tub? Makes perfect sense to me.
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Ellie says
March 21, 2016 at 8:56 AMHahaha prego punch is perfect! It looks so refreshing too! I used to love that punch at family reunions of Hawaian Punch, ginger ale and sherbet floating on top. I probably drank my days worth of calories and then some with that addicting drink 🙂 no regrets, it made me happy!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:42 PMThankfully I don’t have any set caloric count for my days. I just eat and sometimes drink (although not so much lately) and it’s magical.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
March 21, 2016 at 9:47 AMHappy birthday! What a fun week with 2 baby showers – looks like you definitely have the love and support of many! Love all the food pics as usual too 🙂
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:43 PMIt was definitely a warm and fuzzy week support wise. It was really nice.
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Joyce says
March 21, 2016 at 10:13 AMWay to stay positive even when you’re not feeling so hot. That’s not an easy thing!
That baby on your baby shower cake is kinda creepy–not gonna lie. (Looks like an awesome party, though, otherwise! Glad to hear your family and co-workers have been so supportive.)
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:45 PMThe baby shower was fantastic, strange baby and all. I really appreciated all the support.
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Emiyl says
March 21, 2016 at 10:15 AMIsn’t it awesome that God made flowers? And I respect so deeply every mama that sacrifices her time and love for carrying precious babies inside of them for 9 months. <333 You take such pretty pictures Meghan!! This is my first time doing the Week In Review, and boy, it's really fun!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:45 PMWelcome to the party.
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Kirsten says
March 21, 2016 at 10:38 AMMeghan,
Way to put a smile on my face (and remind me of Isaac Asimov’s limerick book, I am sure I hid it from the kids over a decade and 4 houses ago, who knows where it is).
The shower decor and food all look lovely–my compliments to your hostesses.
I am happy because the past 3 blood pressure readings I’ve taken, last night and this morning, have been in the . . . dare I type it . . . pretty damn good range. Perhaps 12 days of meds + 9 days with any caffeine are working some mojo. I admit I really miss my Iced Chai and if I decide to drink decaf black tea I’m making a decaf version of it for an afternoon boost, but I’m pleasantly surprised that replacing my morning Lady Grey & Cream habit with a cup some Zinger is not the horrid switch I’d been imagining. I am utterly spent by evening, non-productive at all unless I have to take my firstborn to school at 9:45 pm so he can embark on a band trip over Spring Break. The resulting . . . anxiety? Adrenaline? Cold air while standing outside talking to other parents? Whatever, the result of something caused me to be up and productive until nearly midnight the other night, so perhaps there’s hope for a life without caffeine.
Have a lovely week!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:49 PMFantastic news on the blood pressure readings and the chance of a positive life or at least a wide awake one without caffeine. It’s still a struggle for me, and I’m just on a reduced regimen. 🙂 Maybe we should just switch to booze? 🙂
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
March 21, 2016 at 10:48 AMHi Meghan! Two showers? Lucky gal! Happy belated birthday! And I bet the bathtub is your happy place. I haven’t taken a bath in forever, even though I do have a tub. You’ve got me thinking I should hop in there. Here’s to a great week, and as always, thanks for hosting the link-up!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:50 PMI do feel pretty lucky. The outpouring of support was amazing.
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Suzy says
March 21, 2016 at 11:21 AMI’m so excited about your baby girl! You must be getting really super close now. Kinda cool that you two will have close birthdays. If she’s anything like her mama, she’s going to be the strongest, funniest, cutest little diva out there. <3 Happy Birthday, Meghan.
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:51 PMAw shucks, thanks Sweets! I very much appreciate the love.
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Frances says
March 21, 2016 at 1:12 PMHappy birthday!! It was my birthday too.
Let’s see, last week was mostly work. But I did have an amazing date last Sunday (not yesterday), so here’s hoping!
Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:53 PMHappy Birthday to you too Frances. I hope you had a great day. I’ll keep my fingers crossed about the date.
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Luce@FitSwissChick says
March 21, 2016 at 2:00 PMYou guys crack me up with those Baby Shower. They do not exist in Switzerland. Another reason to avoid this circumstance.
Love the tulips! So glad you got them on time.
Also, I want from that chocolate. I am sick in bed, so chocolate should be involved.
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:56 PMThe tulips are beautiful. I love them and I love you. I would share my chocolates with you.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
March 21, 2016 at 2:16 PMPrego punch. That’s a good one.
Soooo… you truly feel comfortable in the tub or the G spot? Either way… milk it for all it’s worth.
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:56 PMBoth are happy places although I can only partake in one right now. Pity.
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Danielle says
March 21, 2016 at 2:24 PMHoly cannoli, happy happy happy belated birthday!!! I keep missing all these birthdays, what’s up with that?! I’ve got nothing.
Anyhow thank you for reminding me how much I love Ren and Stimpy, and all things Animaniacs. Pinky and the Brain.
Gosh those chocolates look gorgeously fancy and delightful! I’m back on the chocolate wagon, not hugely but the other night I devoured a personal chocolate cheesecake that sent me to another universe. I say personal because I ate it all.. Not sorry.
Loving the bubble baths, can’t wait to break in our new tub next month 🙂
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:58 PMThanks Sweets. You can’t go wrong with some animaniacs. Gotta love those guys.
Here’s to the chocolate wagon; may we never fall off it. 🙂
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Miss Polkadot says
March 21, 2016 at 2:26 PMTwo pints – well done and an early kick-off of ice cream season. The local parlor opened shortly ago but I haven’t been daring enough to get a scoop at the current temperatures. Also, I have no idea how to play chess but would totally use the board as a backdrop for pictures, too. It’s beautiful.
Two babyshowers – well deserved.The Unborn Child stole your chance of having a birthday drink or two after all. Baby showers aren’t a thing over here and my sister would have given me a serious stank eye had I tried to throw her one. I should have gotten her a rainbow spewing unicorn card after birth, though.
Happy Monday!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 9:59 PMThe rainbow spewing unicorn card was awesome! My favorite one yet. 🙂
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Sara @ Oats & Rows says
March 21, 2016 at 3:56 PMHappy belated birthday, Meghan! Gelato + friends + bath time always make for a great week. Except, not all at once. Maybe gelato and bath time though. Shit could get weird real quick if friends are there, too.
Thanks for hosting the link up!
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Meghan says
March 21, 2016 at 10:00 PMAin’t that the truth. They might make me share my gelato. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
March 21, 2016 at 11:30 PMI love the fact that you are being showered with so much love! So well deserved!
I want to take you to the most amazing gelato store here in Perth – we went on Saturday and it’s simply heaven! I had naughty nonnas nougat – ricotta ice cream with honey and chunks of homemade nougat… I did not want it to end! David had a dark chocolate gelato that was rich and glossy and 70% of the total ingredients was simply cacao. Heaven!
Hooray for being happy – I also loved that it was national harmony day here in Australia.
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Meghan says
March 22, 2016 at 6:17 AMNational Harmony Day sounds equally optimistic, and I would love to go gelato tasting in Perth. Hell, I’d love to go to Perth.
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Kaylee Gross says
March 22, 2016 at 12:05 AMBelated happy birthday!!!!! Glad you’ve got time for books! What are you reading these days? And that gelato is what all my ice cream pictures aspire to look like. SO DROOLWORTHY
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Meghan says
March 22, 2016 at 6:19 AMI’m currently reading My Name is Asher Lev by Potok, and before that I finished a comedic vampire book. I have what you might call eclectic taste.
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Khushboo says
March 22, 2016 at 5:50 AMPreggo punch has a nice ring to it- hopefully it had a nice buzz to it too ;)! This post gave me the warm & fuzzies- all of life’s simplest pleasures, especially flowers. It’s amazing what a difference a single bouquet can make to a room’s ambiance! Glad you had a great birthday- you certainly deserved it <3!
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Meghan says
March 22, 2016 at 6:21 AMThere was a whole separate buzzworthy induced punch for those indulging. Champagne and cranberries. Yum.
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Heather says
March 22, 2016 at 2:33 PMSounds like you had an amazing week! If it was me… my husband wouldn’t have even seen those delectable looking chocolates. No way would I share something that pretty!
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Meghan says
March 23, 2016 at 5:52 AMIf the man didn’t take such good care of me, I probably wouldn’t be sharing because the chocolates are amazing. Some of the best I’ve ever had.
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
March 22, 2016 at 10:43 PMWhen I saw this title in my Feedly I started singing the Ren & Stimpy song in my head so I’m glad we’re on the same page, haha!
How lucky are you with having two (awesome looking!) showers? Lucky girl!
PS: You’re growing a human inside you! That’s far more productive than anything I’ve done this week! 😉
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Meghan says
March 23, 2016 at 5:53 AMYou’re right. I think growing a tiny human is the most productive thing I’ve ever done although I’m definitely ready for the final product. 🙂
Brittany says
March 24, 2016 at 10:58 AMThose fancy chocolates are beautiful!! I wouldn’t know where to start…
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Tara says
March 24, 2016 at 11:11 AMOoh so many parties! That veggie-chickpea salad looks so good right now. But then again so does the gelato and chocolates – I’m not here to discriminate.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
March 24, 2016 at 6:56 PMI’m loving all the love you’re getting. Parties, showers, chocolates, flowers… Dr. Seuss eat your heart out 😉 My only issue is that I’m seeing raspberries but no Cheez Its. Uhm. Hello? DOn’t they know never to stand between a pregnant woman and her cravings?!?
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meredith @ cookie chrunicles says
March 25, 2016 at 6:29 AMwishing you a happy birthday again! the showers (and food) look wonderful, such a wonderful time in life! I never had a baby shower (jewish people usually don’t) but I always wanted one! so fun!