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 recuperated. I spent the vast majority of my few and far between free minutes curled up with a book, a cup of coffee, my planner or some slutty television programming (thank you Bravo). It was exactly what I needed to get my game face back on.
I hung with the tiny human, a lot. We played games, we read books, we bounced, we danced, we sang, and we soared through the sky. Ave is an excellent flyer.
I went through the Ave’s closet and dresser drawers and swapped out the clothes that are too tiny because my kid is growing. She’s 7 months old now and almost triple her birth weight.
We hit up the lactation support group and had a play date in the park with other tiny humans.
(Babies got back.)
(There is clearly something absolutely enthralling in front of them. Hell if I know what it is.)
We went to my in-laws house for dinner to celebrate some good news for the Hubby. Booze was consumed.
I also did my own happy dance when People shared my very own Cucumber Tomato Salad in their article 10 Easy Appetizers That Won’t Ruin Your Appetite on Thanksgiving. I take secret pleasure knowing the post accompanying this recipe deals with my thoughts on mad monkey loving after secreting a tiny human out of my bits and pieces. Cackle, cackle.
Speaking of blogs, I managed to eek out a second post last week, chock full of sweet potato recipes because those guys are damn sexy.
I made a giant batch of Oven Roasted Veggies.
I paid bills, decluttered some drawers, and did laundry like a boss.
In super exciting news, the Hubby and I turned his ‘manchuary’ into our new office. I’m kind of in love with the work space.
The highlight of the week though was a fireside movie with the Hubby complete with popcorn, all the butter, and ginger beer.
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?
Miss Polkadot says
November 21, 2016 at 5:47 AMWhat a good good week it sounds like. Congrats to the hubby on whichever good news he received and to you for the recipe feature. They picked the right recipe to kick up the spice of their round-up in multiple ways ;).
Seven months! It’s so crazy how fast little humans grow, no? Also making me sad because some of P.’s clothes are so cute I want him to be able to wear them forever. Not even thinking of the fact he’ll be a teen wearing ‘cool’ clothes one day …
On a random note Germany needs to up its planner game stat! Ours are by far not as fun as yours. Actually, I think the concept of adults having fun with their calendars- the sticker and drawings kind of fun – is pretty much unknown. Tsk.
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Meghan says
November 21, 2016 at 9:08 AMPlanners (and associated stickers) are a huge deal here which I didn’t know until a girlfriend opened my eyes to the underground planner world. 🙂
Ave has clothes she never even got to wear. It’s amazing how quickly they go through their stuff.
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Cora says
November 21, 2016 at 6:36 AMThis week kicked butttttt. Or rather, you kicked its butt. You sound refreshed, which I hope is true. Congrats on your salad being used!! That’s so awesome!! Who knows – maybe the underlying monkey loving theme rose it to the top? People like a little extra spice these days. Love the new office, love the popcorn, love the shiny object those kids are fixated on… love it all.
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Meghan says
November 21, 2016 at 9:14 AMI gotta figure they didn’t read the post or else they might not have chosen it. I mean I do say the Republic of Labia is open for business again. 🙂 🙂
Last week started rough but by mid-week I was getting my groove back and I’m in a much better place mentally.
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Patricia @Sweetandstrong says
November 21, 2016 at 7:07 AMOh your office space looks so nice! It’s amazing how much more productive you can be when the space is right. And popcorn, movie, and a ginger beer sounds like a fantastic evening. I’m looking forward to spending some time at home during our Thanksgiving break this week.
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Meghan says
November 21, 2016 at 9:09 AMAre you coming back to the CLE or you hanging in DC? Either way, enjoy that relaxation time. Slip in a little for me too.
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meredith @ cookie chrunicles says
November 21, 2016 at 7:46 AMI didn’t read your sweet potatoes post yet but I will! I love how your recipe was featured – sounds like a great week 🙂 oh and the office looks wonderfully inviting, that’s for sure.
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Meghan says
November 21, 2016 at 9:15 AMI’m sitting in my new ‘office’ right now and it’s wonderful. 🙂
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Kirsten says
November 21, 2016 at 7:56 AMOoh, is this the room to the left when you walk in from the back? If so, great location for an office!
I’m also secretly in love the the dump truck butt. I’d be singing ‘she’s got dumps in her truck’ at that kid all day long, which would be a big change since my current ear worm is the Hamilton cast album. Do they even call them albums if you don’t hold a physical thing any more?
Apparently I’m in a rambling mood. Last week I toured a hog farm and saw no actual pigs (“biosecurity”, I’ll ‘splain more in Friday’s post) and worked and volunteered and saw my brother and made Thanksgiving #1. Today I’m going to roast 2 turkey breasts and make my MA’s Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole for 20, this is Thanksgiving #1.5 because my spouse will take all of it to work tomorrow for their luncheon.
I’ll be at work–and each non-holiday for the rest of the week–since apparently people go out to eat at fancy pizza joints before/after Thanksgiving and expect to get fed. It will be interesting to see how much cooking I feel like doing when I’ve been on my feet cooking . . . but that’s what kids are for. Especially kids who get the day before and day after Thanksgiving off while their mom slaves in a kitchen 😉
Congratulations Jon!
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Meghan says
November 21, 2016 at 9:20 AMYou are correct. It’s the room in the back of the house to the left of the back door. It’s great for an office space, which we lost when we gained the nursery so it feels like I’m reclaiming a bit of my life back. Also we managed to keep the short couch in there (on the opposite wall now) so there’s a lovely little reading/bird watching nook too.
I want pizza all the time.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Family!!
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Kaylee Gross says
November 21, 2016 at 9:52 AMThat new office looks cozy & snazy!
I definitely second that comment on sweet potatoes.
Advanced happy Thanksgiving!
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:49 AMThe new office is super cozy. I love having a space devoted to work.
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
November 21, 2016 at 10:03 AM1. You killed it last week!
2. Ave looks like she is flirting with the camera 🙂
3. Congratulations! I LOVE the fact that such a true Meg style post gets picked up and shared! No one else can sell a salad with a post about mad monkey love but you. It’s a talent!
4. I love your office. I think it’s the perfect nook for an office space. Not too far off but still kinda private when you want to focus on work. I hate our office I can’t work there. I occupy the dining table at the moment.
5. Congrats to the hubby! You have to celebrate the good things when they happen!
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:53 AMI shall pass along your congratulations to the Hubby. We’re thrilled (although exhausted) here in Cleveland. My flirty little baby pulled a late nighter last night. I have no idea why either. Scratches head. Guess I’m in for lots of coffee today, which is really no different than other day. Ha.
I can only imagine they didn’t read the salad post. All of the rest of the recipes included were super simple, straightforward posts. Nothing kinky or crazy. 🙂
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Brittany says
November 21, 2016 at 10:06 AMTiny humans EVERYWHEREEEE! Those sweet taters are calling my name. SWOON. Congrats on the salad making it big with People, so proud.
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:54 AMThe tiny human is everywhere. Just wait until she starts crawling. Eek.
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Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says
November 21, 2016 at 10:17 AMThat picture of Ave and her companion absolutely fascinated by something is so friggin cute! A bug, perhaps?
Slightly jealous of your fireside movie night. Sounds perfect this time of year.
Hope you have a wonderful week!
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:55 AMThe fireside movie was delightful and much needed. I love some old fashioned stove top popcorn too.
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Emily says
November 21, 2016 at 10:28 AMWow that new study looks so cozy. I would love to work in there, and I love how you were able to spend time reading and catching up on things this week. <3 HAPPY Thanksgiving Meg!
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:56 AMThanks Emily. Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
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Ellie says
November 21, 2016 at 10:58 AMMy roommate and I have been watching tons of movies together now that we’re moving out soon. We also cook with each other and just talk a lot more. It’s funny now that our time is almost over, we’re together the most we’ve ever been. She makes the best homemade popcorn! I think it’s the airpopper 🙂
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:57 AMAir poppers do make some great popcorn. We went old school, stove top style.
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
November 21, 2016 at 11:06 AMSo much to say! Congrats on getting a shout-out in People! Go girl! And yay for your hubs getting good news. LOVING the office. LOVING the roasted veggies. All good stuff here, Meghan! Happy Monday! 🙂
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:58 AMYep, all good stuff is right. The week started shaky and then turned itself around. A good plate of veggies with a side of renovated digs will do that.
Happy Thanksgiving.
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Suzy says
November 21, 2016 at 11:24 AMOh, I’ll have to check out your recipe post! It must have been the one day that I didn’t look. Congrats to the hubby! I love good news! I felt how happy you were in the snapchat posts when you got the good news. 🙂 I love it when you’re happy. That office space looks so serene and just all together perfect. I love the curtains so very much. Your style speaks to me.
So, I have zero done for WIR but I’ll get it up sometime today.
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 9:59 AMI love it when I’m happy too. It does wonders for my skin. Ha!
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Liz says
November 21, 2016 at 11:38 AMYay for celebrating, yay for tiny humans and yay for that new office space! LOVE.
Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:00 AMYay for a soon to be Gilmore Girls night. 🙂
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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
November 21, 2016 at 11:43 AMThat all looks lovely. Glad to see you’re keeping my chile alive and well-fed. And yourself, obv. Miss yer face!
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:01 AMThe child and I both miss you, me more so. She kept me up a good portion of last night, the little weasel. She loves her Farmer Direct oats though. We have oatmeal almost every morning.
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Danielle says
November 21, 2016 at 12:41 PMCongrats to your hubby and to yourself my lady! And high fives for smutty Bravo telly watching. I’m all over the bravo trash tv 🙂
We got that same swing and OMG love it. That’s how I can get 20 minutes to shower and prepare myself with miss Lulu in the same room. We keep it the bathroom cuz that’s where I need it. Ave is sitting up so wonderfully!! Lulu is working on it. Got a ways to go;)
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:05 AMWe have a little chair in the bathroom that I strap her in so I can shower. 🙂
She still needs some assistance with the sitting up. She can only do it for so long before she threatens to topple over. Baby steps, pun intended.
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Ange // Cowgirl Runs says
November 21, 2016 at 1:17 PMSeeing your planner reminded me I haven’t used mine in MONTHS. No wonder I feel like I can’t get anything done. Time for me to haul it out and start making plans.
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Meghan says
November 28, 2016 at 5:13 PMMy planning time is a bit of a happy place for me so it’s easy to work in it. Good luck using yours again.
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Chelsea A says
November 21, 2016 at 1:25 PMCongrats to J on his good news! And to you for the People feature!
Your new office has the best vibes. The natural light, the plant life… I love it!
Last week I worked a bajillion days in a row, caught up on The Mindy Project (II’m considering it an accomplishment), and went on two walks to enjoy the last of our warm fall weather. Seriously, what the heck Mother nature – how do you go from +19 celsius to -3 in the span of 24 hours?
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:06 AMCatching up on the Mindy Project is most definitely an accomplishment. That’s “me” time right there.
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Heather Shoberg says
November 21, 2016 at 2:14 PMIt’s amazing how quick kids go through clothes… they either outgrow them before they’ve worn something or in our case stain it so bad it never gets worn again. Your planner game is seriously strong. I can’t decide what planner to go with for next year… I’m probably overthinking it, but it has to be PERFECT!! 😉
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:07 AMI’m loving the Erin Condren. I’ll probably do another one of those for next year.
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Emily says
November 21, 2016 at 2:39 PMCongrats on your feature!!! Those roasted veggies look AMAZING!! I also love a warm bowl of oats on a crisp morning 🙂
Meghan says
November 28, 2016 at 5:14 PMThanks. Oatmeal has been my go to first breakfast for months now.
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Susie @ SuzLyfe says
November 21, 2016 at 2:41 PMI just ordered a new planner, and I’m pretty pumped about it. Especially if I can find some GellyRoll pens to fill it in with 😀
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:10 AMMy name is Meghan and I am addicted to my planner. It’s been about six days since my last sticker purchase and I’m struggling. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
November 21, 2016 at 10:28 PMLove the new office space! It looks so warm, cosy and inviting! I have a standing desk but my dining table is waiting for me in case I need it… Which I often do!
That’s awesome about your recipe being shared, well done! It does look super fresh and tasty – I know for sure I will be hitting up your salad page very soon for lots of ideas… It’s getting to the point now where I am craving cold food!
Have a fab week lovely! X
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Meghan says
November 22, 2016 at 10:11 AMThis just freed up our dining room table, except the Hubby’s computer is still there. Oh well, at least I can use that table now for puzzles. 🙂
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
November 22, 2016 at 5:20 PMThats most definitely a gorgeous looking office. The one I have right now has NO WINDOWS, which makes me die a little inside. I wanted to set up a desk by my big window so I can look outside while I write, but I can’t find one that’s the right size and style. The hunt is never-ending. And I’m all out of popcorn, too… although that stuff is way easier to find.
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Meghan says
November 28, 2016 at 5:16 PMThe desk came from the Hubby’s parents. Luckily they were looking to unload it which prompted the entire new office space.
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