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 or smack on the ass. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
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Let’s get listing:
Ave had her eight week checkup, which included five shots, and I don’t mean the over twenty-one, dance on the bar kind, not that I would know from experience or anything. Alright fine, there was that one time, or really those handful of occasions. I’m older and wiser these days. Plus, I’d probably twist an ankle.
(Passed out.)
I nursed for 18 hours which is way less than the week prior. Ave appears to be getting more efficient at the breast, and I for one appreciate it.
As a result, I wrote and published two blog posts, including this scandalous confessions post.
I cleaned off the madness that made up my dining room table. This entailed paying bills, putting away presents, and writing thank you cards.
I showered every day, a huge success, especially since I managed to sneak in a run on Friday afternoon. Working out and not showering is bad news bears, at least in my case because I tend to sweat, buckets.
I took Ave into my office for her first official visit. It was great to see and catch up with all my coworkers.
I went through and recycled three years worth of cooking magazines.
We also gave Ave two baths. This kid absolutely loves being naked, yet another trait she got from her momma. Can you blame her? Of course not; pants are so overrated.
I did crazy amounts of laundry and unloaded the dishwasher on an almost daily basis. I have no idea how two people go through so many dirty dishes, except well, yeah, I eat a lot these days. I claim breastfeeding. That’s my story, and I’m sticking to it.
Speaking of food, I picked up my first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share of the season and promptly ate all the ruby red strawberries.
Last but certainly not least, the Hubby, the baby, and I went to Buffalo this weekend to visit the family and for a barbecue on Sunday. Thanks Corey and Lauren. Everything was lovely, especially the lemon pineapple mint water. The sangria wasn’t bad either. 😉
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?
Sara @ Oats & Rows says
June 13, 2016 at 6:14 AMBrushing my hair is an accomplishment these days. I think I did it twice last week? GO ME
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Meghan says
June 13, 2016 at 7:23 AMI completely understand. It’s why I cut off all my hair. One less thing to deal with you. In the meantime though, go YOU!. 🙂
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Miss Polkadot says
June 13, 2016 at 6:22 AMSweet. The pictures of Ave – especially her bow-y appearance and cheeky tongue 🙂 – obviously but also hearing about a week of yours that sounds like you got back into the groove.
It’s funny how many paralels I can see here: being naked – helloooom, favourite state of being for my sister’s little boy. That’s probably another bonus he likes about the no-diaper thing. And getting shots – I felt so bad for him.
We’re twinning with the strawberries today though I repurposed an older picture yet actually harvested the first ones from our garden this past week. Summer is really almost here now.
On another note I’m getting seriously mad at my scrummy internet because I commented on your confessions post and it did -not- show up. Same for multiple other blogs … Ack.
Happy Monday!
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Meghan says
June 13, 2016 at 8:47 AMFor some reason, your comments went to my spam folder, but I caught them and put them through so your time and efforts was not in vain.
I am still in awe of the no diaper thing. I’m afraid I’d have poop all over my house, although I have heard more about it lately. It certainly makes potty training easier or non existent really. 🙂
Three cheers for strawberries. 🙂
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Juli @1000lovelythings says
June 13, 2016 at 6:35 AM1. This post makes me smile so much!You sound better and less stressed than the last weeks.
2. Also your week sounds pretty fantastic. A good mixture of being productive and being social.
3. I haven’t had a good Sangria in a while and now I am totally craving one.
4. This chicken hood is fabulous. I would seriously wear that!
5. I somehow have missed your scandalous confession posts. I will catch up tonight 🙂
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Meghan says
June 13, 2016 at 7:24 AM1. I love your comment is in list form. It makes me happy.
2. I am feeling less stressed and anxious about this whole motherhood business which is a fantastic thing.
3. I would wear the chicken hood too, except it’s too small. I tried. 😉
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Cora says
June 13, 2016 at 7:23 AMWellll clearing off your desk and getting rid of those magazines must have made you feel pretty on top of the world, huh!? Huge organizational props right there.
Ave may prefer not wearing clothes, but she sure does dress up nice when going out to be introduced to a fledge of office workers. Her chicken suit is pretty fabulous as well. I second Julie – we should probably all get one of those.
Sounds like a really lovely week, Meg! Here’s to another just beginning.
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Meghan says
June 13, 2016 at 7:26 AMThanks Cora. It was a pretty good week if I do say so myself, and I totally do. 🙂
They need to make adult chicken robes so we can all cluck around in them.
Ave has a very full wardrobe with way more clothes the me. The irony is we didn’t buy her a single thing. They were all gifts or donations. #grateful #thankful
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meredith @ cookie chrunicles says
June 13, 2016 at 7:57 AMthanks for the link up! glad you had a productive week! those rounds of shots (in the leg if I call correctly) were never fun but probably worse on me than him lol. Although, they gave me something to blame his crankiness on!
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Meghan says
June 13, 2016 at 8:56 AMThe shots were tough to watch, and they made her so sleepy. She spent the better part of the day passed out, although when she was awake, she would let out these little whimpers which just broke my heart. Clearly, I was more affected than her. It’s also probably the real reason my nursing numbers were low. Between the sleeping all day and the road trip, she didn’t have the chance, although I was super impressed she made the trek without needing a feed along the way. She gets two snaps and a twirl in my book. 🙂
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Danielle says
June 13, 2016 at 8:46 AMI’m overly thrilled for your week! And a little too excited about bath time. I’m convinced I’ll have a water baby who loves to splash around like I did. It’s weird to imagine that I’ll be having a June bug. Being a winter kid myself this is new territory, but exciting territory nevertheless.
That lemon pineapple water sounds good! We had an adult evening on Saturday complete with beverages and I enjoyed a few sips of local honey cider. I felt like a proper grownup! Until June bug got the hiccups in my belly, which tickled.
I heard Guinness is ok while breastfeeding. I may or may not try this..
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:51 AMI think a few sips of the honey cider sounds magical and well deserved. Towards the end, I would take a nip of stuff here and there.
Ave has the hiccups all the time, she did in the womb too. Sometimes it sounds like she swallowed a squeaky toy, although they don’t bother her at all. 🙂
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Ellie says
June 13, 2016 at 8:59 AMEvery time you go to Buffalo I’m jealous. I would say I accomplished nothing this past week, but last night at like 11PM I got a notice on my computer that my credit card and passwords would be stolen if I didn’t call the technician to fix it. So I spent last night on the phone fixing some virus problem. $250 and a lot of hand running through the hair later, I have a virus free computer and lighter wallet.
Yay for adulting.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:52 AMUm so that actually sounds like a scam. I hope you didn’t give them a credit card number. I’m hoping it’s all ok.
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
June 13, 2016 at 9:03 AMHi Meghan! I was just having a conversation about CSAs yesterday. I’m intrigued! But I would be worried I wouldn’t be able to use it all up each week. Anywho — have a great day!
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:54 AMYou should definitely look into a CSA. You can generally choose a share size so you don’t end up with too much. For example, I switched from a medium to a small this year because I’m not sure I can keep up with the baby. Another benefit is CSA’s help spark creativity in the kitchen.
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Suzy says
June 13, 2016 at 11:03 AMYour family always seems to know how to do the foods right. I’m really happy to hear that you’re spending less time breastfeeding and getting more efficient just so that you can feel like you’re getting yourself back a bit. I picked at my food with each pregnancy but I ate like a linebacker when I nursed them.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:55 AMMy stomach is a bottomless pit these days so I can relate.
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Heather says
June 13, 2016 at 2:07 PMOh if it was only acceptable for adults to go without pants… so much more comfortable. I usually catch one or two kids without pants on… can’t really blame them. I really need to find a CSA. I think about it every year, but always when it’s too late to sign up, so I think I need to get on the ball one of these days.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:56 AMSome CSA’s you can sign up for late and participate in the second half of the season. You should still check it out. I love mine, and it’s a lot of fun.
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Kristy from Southern In Law says
June 13, 2016 at 8:14 PMLooks like you had an awesome week! I feel like our dining tables must be similar – mine always seems to fill up with stuff, no matter how much I clear it off! To the point where, some nights we’re eating dinner surrounded by piles of laundry or bits and pieces and that’s become the norm, haha!
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 10:57 AMI’m just grateful we have a kitchen table too since there’s generally no room to eat on the dining room table. In fact, we only use it when we’re entertaining.
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Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says
June 13, 2016 at 8:52 PMThat photo of Ave in the chicken towel is dang adorable. I can’t believe she’s already eight weeks. Practically in college!
Congrats on unloading the dishwasher. That is a big accomplishment. I’m a graduate student. I know.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 11:08 AMShe’ll be ten weeks this Thursday. It’s crazy how quickly the time is going and yet some days seem to crawl by….usually when she’s overtired and cranky. Ha.
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Kirsten says
June 13, 2016 at 8:55 PMMeghan,
You ladies both look lovely–keep them pics coming!
I’m glad you’re doing more things to bring yourself back to yourself.
Keep on keeping it up.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 11:09 AMWe’re being fueled by your granola which is delicious by the way. THANK YOU!!
We went shopping at Nature’s Bin yesterday and we may even hit up Target today. I need to stockpile some Ziploc bags for CSA season. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
June 13, 2016 at 10:31 PMAve is such a cute little chicken! I want that bathrobe too… Why don’t they do those things for adults!!
I would eat all those strawberries too if I was you – glad to here your CSA is up and running again for the year. We have citrus everywhere right now – the mandarins in particular are divine, so sweet and juicy!
Congrats on recycling those cooking magazines, I remember when I had a subscription to one, I hoarded on to those things for so long… And rarely made anything from them! Instead I just read and admired the food!
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 11:11 AMI figure these days I’ll just look up the recipe online versus trying to figure out which magazine had the recipe. I still have loads more to go, although it feels good to clean any of this stuff out.
I’m so glad you were part of the link up this week. It’s nice to see you back in the rotation.
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
June 13, 2016 at 11:32 PMBreast efficiency is the breast…. errrrr… best. 😉
Where did Ave get the chicken towel?! Vegas wants one.
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Meghan says
June 14, 2016 at 11:13 AMI think we need to open a line of chicken towels for adults. We’ll be a huge success and then we can retire and drink beer and jog in the hills of Europe while eating public bananas.
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masala girl says
June 14, 2016 at 11:46 AMthat BBQ looks awesome!! and those strawberries!! <3
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Meghan says
June 15, 2016 at 8:22 AMI can’t get enough strawberries.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
June 14, 2016 at 12:14 PMI would love baths too if it meant I could wear a chicken robe! As it stands, I have no chicken robe and consequently enjoy showers instead 😛 And only 18 hours nursing??!!? What are you going to do with all the extra time? I expect to see more blog posts – I miss your face!
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Meghan says
June 15, 2016 at 8:23 AMI actually thing the reduced time nursing was because all the traveling and the doctors appointment on Monday. She ended up sleeping the better part of that day. Oh well, I’ll take the temporary reprieve while I can get it. 🙂
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Brittany says
June 19, 2016 at 11:27 PMOf course she loves being naked, it’s how we are BORN!! She is just listening to her instincts.
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Meghan says
June 20, 2016 at 9:08 AMShe is one smart cookie…. oh hey, did somebody say cookie. I gotta run. 🙂
Melissa @ Mango About Town says
July 11, 2016 at 10:15 AMAbsolutely no shame in immediately finishing something from the CSA! The first time I got cucumbers I ate them ALL on the walk home. It was unfortunate for Blogger Melissa who needs to snap a photo of the whole darn thing so I can write about it but it was totally worth it!
We had an expected trip out of town so I had to quickly toss what was left of my berries into the freezer – can’t wait to pull them out for smoothies!
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