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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I have a confession to make. Today’s post was supposed to be a self-care edition where I told you how I pampered myself and lounged on the couch while eating bonbons. I planned to give myself a pedicure, flex my fingers with more bracelets, and get a massage. I was going to bask in sun patches, meditate my non-ass ass off, and dance in the rain. I was going to glow with perspiration after some glorious workouts. I was going to soak in the bathtub and get my happiness on.
The truth of the matter is I didn’t do any of that. I took care of the baby, showered most days and managed to make a few decent dinners. I also did a little bit of baking with Ave’s help.
Early on in the week, I was a mad accomplishing machine and by Friday afternoon, I had lost all steam. It’s possible I overdid it or perhaps I’m physically and mentally ready for some Fall hibernation. Whatever the case may be, it’s all gravy baby. These weeks happen and instead of lamenting them, I’m going to cut this post short in favor of lounging on the couch (also known as taking care of the wee one) and eating bonbons. Speaking of which, can somebody send me some bonbons? I sure would appreciate it.
One last thing, letting myself off the hook and taking a breather…that right there is a form of self-care. I highly recommend 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, big or small?
Out of steam by Friday and slacking on the self care – you and me both, hm? I’d say we’re in for a joint day of chocolate/bonbon eating and watching Gilmore Girls. At least for myself ‘ve concluded that when you even just ever so slightly intend for a week of more conscious self-care life will throw a monkey wrench in those plans.
Are those Magic Cookie Bars you baked with Ave’s help [I’m sure for her it was the other way around ;)]? They look glorious.
I hope your Monday is off to a good start and this week will allow for some more lounging and pampering.
Miss Polkadot recently posted…Week in Review: Silver linings.
We were two peas in a pod last week. Thankfully today went pretty smoothly and I think I’ve got some kinks worked out with the baby. 🙂 She was a cutie although not a ton of help baking. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
look at how big she is getting! I love that she can now sit there and help you 🙂
meredith @ cookie chrunicles recently posted…Mitzvah Mom & Weekend Stuff
I can’t get over how quickly she’s growing. She’s rolling around like a mad woman these days.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Funny… come friday my WIR sounded just like yours. At first I had literally typed how I failed at the “self care” edition. But I guess by the end of the week I was able to see what i’d done as some for of self care, and even get in a couple more traditional things come the weekend. But your last phrase…. that says it all. Its about the mindset, baby. Plus – making delicious food is always self care.
Cora recently posted…Week In Review: Even When Anxiety Strikes, There Is Still Self Care
It is always about the mindset and I’m happy with how it all turned out, self care or not.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Sometimes spending time in the kitchen is all the relaxation I need. But I do enjoy sitting down on the couch and catching up on some TV. And I think you still need to get that massage girl 😉
Patricia @Sweetandstrong recently posted…Rain, Celebrations, Cupcakes, and all the Weekend Highlights
I wouldn’t mind a massage, although I am sitting on the couch right now watching Friday Night Lights so that’s pretty good too.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I am dying! Ave is the cutest little gangster ever 🙂
We all have those weeks. Pressured self-care activities are not really doing anyone a favor. You would probably not really relax if you cram ine a massage. Sometimes when I schedule fun activities and then I am working or doing something completely different these things can become the opposite of fun to me. Fall hibernation sounds incredible.
Also I want you to come over and cook for me. We could teach Ave to do the dishes and the guys could watch sports!
P.S. I’ll send you bonbons. There’s still space in the package I am going to ship to you this week. Any favorites?
Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – Catching up!
It was her first time wearing jeans and a hoodie. I thought she looked adorable. I would love to come over there. We should make the guys cook while they watch sports and we can drink cocktails while Ave does the dishes. 🙂
I like anything with nuts or chocolate. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
For years I’ve heard about these bon bons that stay at home moms are supposed to be enjoying but I haven’t had a lick of one single bon bon and I’ve been doing this gig for 16 years! I do spy chocolate chips, though. Whatever you made this week looks yummo. I think Ave agrees with me.
Suzy recently posted…Mileage Monday
Anything with chocolate, nuts and and coconut is sure to be a winner. I put round two in the oven today and I’m hoping to go for round three tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Sometimes I enjoy frontloading my weeks with work and productivity so that then I can relax when I get more tired at the end of the week. Usually I try to do my school work on mondays and tuesdays and finish that so I can do more fun stuff like blog and social later in the week.
I think a self care week sounds fabulous. I plan on doing that next week 🙂
Ellie recently posted…Running Links and Life Updates [10/02/2016]
I think that’s a good plan, get all the work done and over with so you can relax on the weekend.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Hi Meghan! Hey, we’re all doing the best we can, right? Ave sure looks happy, so no matter what you accomplished or not, or the self-care you did or didn’t do, at least you have her smiling little face. 🙂 Happy Monday! Thanks for hosting the link-up party!
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…Return to normal, weekly workout report, a 49ers game and more
I figure the same thing. She’s a happy baby for the most part so I’m doing a lot right. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I totally know what you mean by packing in all the things on the to-do list in order to get it all done. That’s why I think I actually really love when it comes to Sunday as a sabbath, a day of rest. It’s always really refreshing to not work on a Sunday besides doing the really necessary things. That way we’re actually really ready for the week here. 🙂
Ooh and I would love to try a bon-bon some day. 😀
Emily recently posted…What I’ve Been Eating Lately + Favorite Links!
I think rest days are a necessity. We all need to take some time to recharge.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I’m not always the best at taking care of myself either. I’ll plan to chill or give myself a spa night or whatever, and I either own’t be in the mood or I’ll find something else that takes priority. I hope this week is better for you <3 And that you get some good self-care in 🙂
Amanda @ .running with spoons. recently posted…one bowl pumpkin banana muffins
Today already has been remarkable better. Here’s to hoping it lasts all week. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I must know what those bars are!
Sara @ Oats & Rows recently posted…This Week’s Meal Plan 10/3
Hopefully I’ll post the recipe next week but they involve chocolate, walnuts and coconut.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I want whatever is in that pan in the bottom picture for breakfast! Looks so yummy!
Hopefully I’ll have the recipe perfected and posted next week. Stay tuned.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I cannot wait for those recipes!! They look awesome!
Thanks Jennifer. Hopefully the bars will be up next week.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Gurrrrrl I feel ya. You definitely gotta practice self care by NOT worrying about it and giving yourself a break to just do life. I love what you said. Self care is totally about taking care of YO self in whatever way that means. Today I chose sleep. I love sleeping. I missed a few other things but so what I got sleep. I totally let myself off the hook for basically everything but what needs to happen and then whatever else feels good. I’m with ya sister. My tatas agree.
Danielle recently posted…WIR sleep less play more
I remember those days too well and sometimes you need to choose sleep. In fact a lot of days you need to choose sleep, after you shovel some food in your face of course. Also, I napped last week one day so some days I still choose sleep.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I may have been wrong about green being Ave’s best color, I think it might be bright pink. She’s lovely and perfectly delicious in bright pink! Maybe it’s not the color she wears at all, it’s her sunny little face..
Self care and pampering can be taken on in many forms! I love to bake a pie! It’s cathartic. My nails aren’t any prettier though, with dried flour, butter and cream caked in the cuticles! Pie pastry is best when gently toss by hand! Those bars look so enticing! Granola? I could almost smell them! I just bought some coconut flakes too!
You know the old saying, If a little rain can ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men, think what an earthquake might do! Children are the game changer, but your little earth quake sure is the best! A little couch time, some fall nesting in, and all of those self care luxuries you had planned will happen….in due time. Maybe not all in the same week tho. Compromise is good also!
And that salad is ringing my bell, gotta say!
It’s a roasted eggplant salad and one of my favorites to use the purple veggie. You can find the recipe here: http://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/mediterranean-eggplant-chickpea-salad-feta-parsley/
The bars are coming next week so hang onto that coconut. You might want to stock up on walnuts and chocolate chips too. 🙂
Children are game changers and while she can give me a run for my money, she can also be absolutely adorable. She’s starting to chatter like crazy these days. She has so much to say. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Meg,
Instead of self-care, I had a week of spouse-care. I know you know that drill. While I am still chauffeuring him around, he is doing better each day. He even wore Robert Barker out (a return of RB’s sore leg/old football injury) so now RB is joining him on quarters.
In the meantime, I had a last-minute request to do a sponsored post and I decided to go for it. So there’s that. This week I’m hosting a dozen Creative Cooks who are coming to eat Indian food at my house. I am sure we’ll be fine, but oy it’s a bit annoying to think that I’ve got to clean and cook. However, once I get the house cleaned it should be easier for next week when I’m hosting book group. I figure I may as well rip the bandaid off (note to self, buy more bandaids) and get the hosting duties out of the way.
You’re tempting me with your food. And I mean Ave. She’s edible.
Kirsten recently posted…Roasted Delicata Squash with Parmesan and Pepper–with Barber Foods
I want to come eat Indian food at your house. I’ll even help you clean although someone will need to watch the baby. Maybe Robert Barker. She’s taken an interest in our furry friends these days.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Please tell me that Ave is always as adorable as she is on Snapchat? I seriously miss those happy baby grins when waking up. She looks like a fairly decent sous chef too. 😉
She has her moments although she really is happy often. She’s either smiling or totally deadpan. It’s pretty funny. We call the latter mean mugging.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Sometimes it is WAY easier to just relax…and sit and eat bonbons! That is the best form of self-care 🙂 That…and taking a shower a couple days a week 🙂
Lindsey @livinglovingrunner recently posted…summer session w16 | Weekly Workouts
Now I just need to find some bonbons. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
It’s so easy for life to get in the way of our self care plans, eh? I can totally relate. I keep telling myself I’m going to do yoga once per week… I’ve done it once in the past 6 months lol. Anyways, hope you enjoyed lounging on the couch. 😉
PS. Is that the eggplant chickpea salad I recommended to you? Hope you liked it!!
Chelsea A recently posted…What a Dietitian Eats at Ribfest
We’ve been doing a lot of stroller walks lately so I’m calling that my exercise. 🙂
It is in fact the eggplant dish you recommended. I make it (or ratatouille) whenever I get an eggplant in the CSA. It’s one of my favorite ways to prepare it so THANK YOU!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Meh. I wouldn’t worry about it too much. I think sometimes self care involves lounging around on the couch eating bon bons, and sometimes it involves getting stuff done. If we never got anything done, we wouldn’t be taking very good care of ourselves either.
InLinkz is being a bit hiccup-y with my very belated attempt to join the linkup. I might just try back in an hour or so.
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…Week in Review: When It’s Time to Call for Help
I’m not worried about it. For me, it was more important to get stuff done last week than lounge in a tub.
Also I’m not sure what happened with InLinkz, but I added you to the link up. Sorry about that. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
Letting yourself off the hook is the biggest starting point to self care and love. We judge ourselves so highly and can be so harsh but yet I reckon everyone who read your post believes you did a wonderful job this week. Way to go with all those recipes! I find creating food so calming and soothing 🙂
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Friday Favourites – Sept 30
Yeah I have no regrets and taking the quick way out on my WIR actually allowed me to relax some so it all worked out in the end.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The (Not So) Self-Care Edition (#51)
I’m breathing for you from Italy. With a side of hyperventilating because my freaking debit card has fraudulent changes in Naples… Florida. WTF?!
Kisses you Ave!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Prosciutto-Wrapped Scallops with Balsamic [Recipe]
Oh snap. I hope it’s all worked out.
Ave sends kisses back at ya.
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A breather is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO necessary! We just had a long weekend and I tell you what, that one extra day of doing a whole lot of nothing was exactly what I needed!
Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: Creamy Asparagus Pasta Sauce (Healthy & Gluten Free)
Breathers are the best. They let us relax and recharge.
Turn on SATC and imaging me sitting in the white chair and sharing Swiss chocolat with you. That will make both of us happy. I adore Ave in her chair. I miss you guys!
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We miss you too. SATC is not the same without you.
Meghan recently posted…Eight Must Have Vegetarian Soup Recipes
I just finished up writing my self care-esque post, and I’m a little concerned that it’s from….July? Geebuz. But I plan on vegging out to RHNJ this weekend 😀
Crossing my fingers that this week is much more relaxed and you get some good long naps…as does Ave.
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy 4 Ingredient Banana Chocolate Chunky Monkey Fudge
From July…..um yeah, you need to fit some more self care in there. Hopefully you’ll get a break when the cookbook is done.
I got a nice nap yesterday while the Hubby watched the babe.