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:
I ruined my picture perfect Instagram feed. Truth be told, Ave is the one who besmirched it with her Monday morning mischief. Confession: I’m not a big fan of picture perfect anything. I prefer a dose of reality in my social media shenanigans.
(That is exactly what you think it is.)
I’m pretty sure Ave’s tomfoolery was payback for her four month checkup later that same day. She got a whole bunch of shots, shots, shots and was none too pleased. I told her when she’s of age, shots will become significantly more fun, although the hangover is about the same.
I housed and harbored my family on Wednesday so we could celebrate my older brother’s 40th birthday, and by older I mean decades of difference (cough, lies and deceit, cough).
We had lots of laughs, an ambush or two and a Taco Salad party. My mother’s gone vegan, so it was a good thing I had some recipes in my arsenal and a cabbage or two in my fridge. CSA produce to the rescue.
I thought about making my brother’s favorite dessert, lemon meringue pie, and opted to take him out for gelato instead. Not surprisingly, he had no complaints.
I watched all the gymnastics and then some. I puffy heart the Olympics.
I did lots of laundry, including all of our bedding. Clean sheets equals sweet, sweet bliss or at least a milk stain free night.
I went on a behind the scenes tour of Nature’s Bin. It was awesome.
I visited with an old coworker. It was so nice to catch up, and she was delighted to meet the baby.
Speaking of, we busted out Ave’s high chair for the first time. She alternated between blowing bubbles and studying us introspectively while we ate pizza. We also did lots of tummy time and play mat action.
I participated in the Love Your Spouse challenge on Facebook, which means I had to come up with witty commentary and funny pictures on a daily basis. For a non-romantic, this was no easy feat, and I might have missed a day in there. Oops.
Last but not least, I made and froze another round of green onion cheese puffs, mostly for this lovely lady, and I whipped up a batch of ratatouille for dinner on Saturday.
I stuck the tiny amount we had leftover in a small casserole dish and smothered it with cheese, which I fully intend to bake later this week. I’m getting excited just thinking about it.
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?
aw I love that the high chair is out! It’s another place to safely place the baby when you need to put her down lol.
meredith @ cookie chrunicles recently posted…snacks, brunch, the beach & happiest moment in my life!
The high chair and the pack and play are my savior these days. 🙂 She also seems to like the high chair so that helps a ton.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Gelato, pizza, and taco salads? The 3 other love languages. I think I say this every time I comment, but Ave is so stinkin’ cute!
Sara @ Oats & Rows recently posted…Body Shaming and 3 Tips to Not Let It Bring You Down
Yeah it was a pretty good week in food. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
This post successfully confirmed that I could not go vegan. Tacos… and even the thought of that ratatouille cheese thing… May your mother have more will power than I!
Ooo behind the scene tour of Natures Bin eh? You must have been dancing through those isles. I hope you got some freebies!
I also chose the “go out for ice cream” route rather than anything homemade this week. I think its better for all involved.
I could never go vegan either. I’m not willing to give up cheese or eggs.
The go out for ice cream route was nice and easy and about what I can manage these days. It works.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
The taco bowl looks amazing. That recipe will definitely be dinner one night this week. The feeling of clean sheets is wonderful! I don’t know what it is, but I feel extra snuggly and cozy when I have freshly washed sheets at night.
Evangeline recently posted…Week in Review: Hiking, Farm Family, and School
Clean sheets are magical.
I can’t wait to hear what you think of the taco salad. It’s a great way to use up cabbage.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
okay this lovely liquid log stain is something i’m a bit too familiar with right now 🙂 it’s lovely.
tummy time and play time is wonderful! i love it because secretly i’m thinking yes, use up that energy little angel… get it all out, get tired, get so tired you sleep. hahaha.
i’m with you on the olympics and hey we got amazing gymnasts here in houston, hello miss Biles!!!!!! omg my neice actually trains at the same gym as she doesn. WHAT????? i’m hoping for an autograph in my future.
love you!
danielle recently posted…Week In Review – Grooving with Lulu
Sometimes my favorite part of the day is when she sleeps. One so I can rest, two so she can rest and be happy and three so I can stare at those little hands and feet. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Aw the I Love My Spouse challenge sounds so fun. I should get my parents into that. This past week I wrote the first email for me email list. A monthly email seems like something I can manage, so I’m excited about it!
Ellie recently posted…Facing The Bonk: I am not invincible
A monthly email sounds like a fantastic idea. Good for you for getting it going.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Yum, that taco salad looks declines! Taco bowls is one of my favorite meals. And my week basically involved watching the Olympics constantly. Although I felt pretty lazy yesterday morning when the marathon was on and these girls were running a 5 something minute mile and was sitting lounging around for hours, lol.
Patricia @Sweetandstrong recently posted…Lower Body Circuit Workout
Nursing a baby is my Olympic feat these days. I get to sit on the couch and burn calories. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Haha! Ave looks, sitting in her new throne, at the deception that’s been going on out of her range of vision for all of these 4 months! Oh the injustice!
I had one little guy that specialized in ‘mud-back’ it felt planned! Because it suspiciously seemed to happen every time we were at the grocery. This was when I figured out the magic of the lapped shoulder, only he wore those old fashioned long nighties with drawstrings at the bottom. I doubt they are made now! Kids do keep it real, and fun too!
While I admired our mom going vegans, I am too just too lazy and far selfish! Loving my butter, over my heart health, even! (organic mostly, grass fed always)
I could never give up my butter or cheese either. I love my dairy.
I had to change my shirt this morning because I had baby poop on it. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Great pictures of you and your husband. Love them. Ave has such a killer smile!!! I can’t count how many times I wash our bed sheets per week now that we’ve had Callum. We use our bed as his change table, and he pretty much sleeps with us in there too. SIGH
Suzy recently posted…Mileage Monday
My girl Lucie, from Fit Swiss Chick, took those pictures of us last year in San Diego. She’s a fantastic photographer.
I’m so glad Ave sleeps in her crib at night. We put her there on day one and have stuck with it, mainly because Oscar would get jealous. Ha!! 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Yum! Ratatouille is one of my favorite summer dinners. And happy birthday to your brother. My brother’s gonna be 30 in a year and a half, and that definitely weirds me out, so I empathize. How is he enjoying being an uncle?
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…Week in Review: The Photo-Heavy Edition
He loves being an uncle although Ave isn’t his first. She’s the second niece and we have two nephews as well. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
You make me laugh. Between housing and harboring and puffy hearting, I truly enjoyed this review. 🙂
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…Why I like working with a personal trainer and my weekly workouts
I’m thrilled you got a kick out of it. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Oooh I do love a good ratatouille! I haven’t made one in ages actually… I love cooking it on the stove and breaking eggs into them, shakshuka style!
Currently watching the gymnastics right now… After a morning of watching the Athletics… Damn I am getting nothing done right now!
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Friday Favourites – Aug 12
The baked ratatouille with cheese is the best thing I’ve eaten in awhile. I want more.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
cheese puffs. for MOI??? you do love me! (you can keep the poo to yourself though.)
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Socca Waffles, Glutes, and WIAW Eats
Of course I love you silly. Enough to make Green Onion Cheese Puffs just for YOU! You might have to share with Lucie though.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Gelatooooooooo. Fun fact: we honeymooned in Paris/Nice and I literally ate gelato every single day (along w/macaroons) and oh my, I would move to Europe for that stuff. Not even joking.
I love how mischievous Ave looks in the last pic….. such a contrast from her first pic in this post, with the back explosion. It is like she knows what she is capable of doing and isn’t afraid to remind you. That poor onesie.
That poor onesie is right. Try as I might, I did not get that particular stain out. They need to make teplon clothes for babies.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
Oh! I forgot to tell you, I -did- actually ask my mom about the explosive poops, and she said she can’t remember me doing anything like that. Granted that was all of 31 years ago so she may have blocked it out of her memory, but I call shenanigans on Ave’s part. And you know I’m actually kind of sad about missing the Olympics because of Vegas? I mean, I got to catch bits and pieces of it, but for the most part I’m kind of in the dark about what’s going on…
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…15 quick & healthy grab-n-go breakfasts
Ave blew out another onesie and diaper on Sunday. Also I had to change my shirt this morning because there was baby poop on it. #momlife = #poopfordays. It’s legit.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Life, Love and Liquid Logs (#44)
I love that picture of you and J. It’s one of my favorite pictures, you should send it in for the audition for the Real Housewives of Cleveland.
…..I wish Ave would have gifted the other onesie with those antics.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy 3 Ingredient Banana Fudge Cups
I’m pretty sure I’d put people to sleep with my antics these days. Mom life is pretty tame, minus of course the backside explosions.
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