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 and I went to my happy foodie place, the West Side Market, where we stocked up on my favorites: fruit, veggies and cheese.
By the time we got home, she had completely filled her diaper and her jeans with you know what. I’m not sure what it is about these pants, but every time she wears them, she blows them out.
On another and no way related note, Ave dabbled in the world of peanut butter with her first batch of pancakes. I used this recipe, sans salt, and I excluded the chocolate chips and maple syrup from her phat stack. One day she will forgive me.
I hosted my mother for a quick overnight visit. She spent Thanksgiving with us at the in-laws house.
Ave got in on the festivities and destroyed some turkey. She was so well behaved she almost made up for her many random middle of the night sleep interruptions. Let’s just say we’ve been having issues.
In an attempt to wear her out, the tiny human and I bundled up, braved the cold and went for a walk. I froze my tush off, while she laughed like a loon; go figure.
Speaking of exercise, I worked out not once, not twice, but three times last week. I dusted off the elliptical in our basement and got my non-ass ass moving.
To balance things out, I curled up fireside as much as possible.
I watched the entire first season of Downton Abbey; obsessed would be putting it mildly.
I also had a Gilmore Girls date with one of the besties. Ave crashed the party.
I passed on posting new blogs in favor of working on my BlogLovin’ feed. I missed you crazy peeps.
Last but not least, I made a double batch of Broccoli Mac and Cheese and a handful of Candied Roasted Almonds.
All in all, it was a good week.
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?
thanks for the link up! I saw your yummy pancakes on Instagram. they look so good!
meredith @ cookie chrunicles recently posted…Thanksgiving Week in Review
Thanks, Ave really liked them too and so far, no allergic reaction. Phew.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
I think I see the fruits of your cheese market shop nestled cozily in front of your fire. To say I am jealous of everything in that image would be an understatement. In fact I’m really liking the amount of cheese that is spread through this entire post. Even Ave got in on cutting some apparently? Ha… ha.
Sounds like many good things happened last week. Congratulations and fist bumps to all!
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Thanks Sweets. It was a wonderfully cheese filled week. Ave is most definitely a fan, which surprises me not at all. Guess I’m gonna have to learn to share. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Haha! I used to hide the sweets in my closet because I had four kiddos that eat faster than me! But stashing away cheese in a closet…could become a smelly and unhealthy proposition! Nah..who are we kidding! It won’t last that long! These days I’d choose cheese over sweets any day.
I’d choose cheese with my sweets. The best of both worlds. 🙂
Ah I can’t wait to start watching Gilmore Girls, I’ll probably have to binge watch one night when the husband is gone, lol. Those almonds look so good and would make a cute little gift too!
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It was so good to watch the Gilmore Girls. I love that there’s new episodes. I only watched the first one so I could keep the suspense going.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Meg,
You have me stuck on those shoes. I heart Ave’s pink converse sneakers! Reminds me of taking my teenage niece to about 4 (or 72) stores looking for ‘just the right color’ of converse high tops while she was visiting the US.
In the end, she went with red. But only after an exhaustive search. Well, I was exhausted at least.
I accomplished a bunch this week–2 recipes plus a recap of my trip to an Ohio hog farm (where I did not see any pigs but I ate real well). I’m wiped out by the interrupted sleep, though–at MIL’s we had the dogs in our room and that means that someone came to my bedside to inform me that he wanted to go sniff the back yard about every 2-3 hours. They took turns–Simon, Vincent, and Robert Barker–and Robert kept getting lost in the back yard despite a light by the back door. Sigh. Beauty that dog has got, but not brains . . .
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If it’s not the kids keeping us up, it’s the animals. 🙂
I’m a big Chuck Taylor fan.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
i love her outfits, and the hats. i love baby’s in hats! that’s too funny about her pants, i feel the same way about certain articles of clothing. not for myself, for Lulu. in case i had to defend that. ok i’ve blown out my pants but i swear it wasn’t recently!
my mom came with us to my in-laws for thanksgiving as well 🙂 we had quite the motley crew. too bad the we were missing vince neil. that would have been exhilarating. hugs to you for introducing us to the world of stars hollow. i have not been able to watch anything without a billion interuptions but finally made it through the first season. i didn’t mind re-watching a few (or every) episode a few times. i actually love having it on now, lulu seems to enjoy the music, colors, and witty banter. damn the girl has good taste.
meet me at Lukes!
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Ave loves the opening song for Gilmore Girls. I guess watching all the seasons while nursing her had an impact. 🙂 I’m so glad you love the show too. It’s my happy place.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
I am glad you had a good week with family time, good food and three workouts! I am impressed! I have high hopes to go to Crossfit tomorrow. I will regret it later because of the full body soreness but at the same time I know I’ll be happy when I made time for it.
I have nothing more to say as I just sent you a message close to an audio book (sorry for that) ;-P
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Second try. My first comment got eaten by technology.
I am glad you had a good week. With family time, good food and three workouts! I am impressed. I have high hopes to go to Crossfit tomorrow. I will hate the inevitable full body soreness but I know I will be happy when I made time for it.
I have not more to say considering that I just sent you an audio book like message ;-P – sorry for that!
Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – Christmas time
I never regret the workout but damned if it isn’t hard getting there.
Also I LOVED the audio message. It was fantastic to hear your voice.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Sounds like a wonderful week! Personally, I think the first season of Downton is the best. Sorry about Ave not sleeping through the nights. You’re a very generous mama to let her have pancakes anyway. 🙂
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…Week in Review: Thanksgivings Past and Present
I was hoping the pancakes would help her sleep more… alas, it was not so, although I’m glad she isn’t showing any signs of a nut allergy.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Ave’s CUTE LITTLE CONVERSE!!!!! OH MY!!!! Adorable. Your week sounds great! Except for the not much sleeping part. 🙁 Rawr.
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The converse are my favorite!!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
AHHH BLOWOUT! HAHA. Yikes, I fear the blowout. It’s one of the many reasons I hesitate to hold children. Glad your holiday was lovely, even with the frigid temps. Laughing like a loon sounds great.
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Honestly the dirty diapers and blowouts are more comical than anything. I could change one of those babies with my eyes closed and no fear. The lack of sleep though…the struggle is real.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Hi Meghan! Happy Monday! I’ve never watched Downton Abbey, but I bet I would like it. i don’t think I could get the husband to watch it though. LOVE the look of those pancakes. Thanks for hosting and have a fab start to the week!
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I didn’t even ask the Hubby to join me for this show. We’re watching The Wire together though and he likes that one enough.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
David LOVED Downton!! He was in to it just as much as me! Now whether or not he would want me telling other people that is a different matter! Ha!
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Friday Favourites + Episode 5 of the CTRG Podcast!
Love it ALL! I’miss going to make those almonds this week! Thanks for linking the recipe 🙂
I should have sent you home with some of those almonds. My bad. I’m so glad you came though. You made Ave’s late night jaunt so much more bearable. Blows kiss.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
It sounds like you had a lovely week – and a delicious one too!
Well, except the blowout and sleepless nights…at least she’s cute though 😉
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Her cuteness definitely helps.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Downton Abbey is amazing!!! I just started watching Season 1 of Gilmore Girls (very late to the party). What else have you been watching recently?
Three things I accomplished during my week off from school: watched 3 movies with family, won a game of Cranium and finally got a haircut. Not enough school work was done but productive nonetheless!
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I am loving Downton Abbey and of course I love my Gilmore Girls. I’m a Bravo junkie and the Hubby and I are working our way through The Wire.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
This is where the teething sleep intrusions begin. PRAY to who ever you pray that this is as bad (which is good) as it gets! Maaybe you’ll escape the all day cranks! I sure hope you do, it takes the nonromance of motherhood down several notches.
I am pretty sure if you inspect the fave pipeline for poopy pants close enough, you’ll find one of two scinarios. The first being that there is just so much extra room that little Ave couldn’t possibly resist! I mean, a girl has to keep herself entertained somehow while Mom is ogling all of that cheese! The second being that those pants are ready for the donation pile! Kinda like a grownup trying stuff our whole muffintop into a pair of skinny jeans when clearly we need to be sporting Momjeans for a while longer. The poo has to go somewhere and if the jeans are not accommodating….
Getting down to the REAL business at hand… all that cheese! How did you choose? I am restricted in so many dietary things, post op at 10 days, but not cheese! Course I can’t have it on any healthy, fibrous, goodness, like whole grain anything, or vegetable or fruit! But I’m courting Black River Gorgonzola at the moment. Holy Cow! I’m perfectly satisfied with a tiny taste on the tip of a knife, or smear on a 1/4 of a hot, skinless baked spud! And few she WI cheese is only a 20 minute drive across the border. I do love their fresh, squeaky curds!
Black River Gorgonzola sounds like a good one to court. I had five different kinds of cheese out last night and I indulged in a little of each one, although the triple creme Brie might have stolen the cake.
She’s not teething yet, although she’s definitely having a sleep regression. She’s quite content so long as she can stay up and play. Le sigh. This too shall pass.
Good advice on the jeans. They are a little snug. I’ll add them to the too small pile.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Oh I knew you would love Downton Abbey! I am so excited for you and the viewing you have ahead… It keeps getting better!
Ave certainly rocks a beanie hat – just when you think she can’t get any cuter.
And now I am away to go and check out your candied almond recipe… Sounds like the ideal christmas gift! How long does it stay fresh? Aka how far in advance can I make it and it still be good?
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The beanie hat is our favorite, especially because you can’t put kids in fluffy coats and then take them in the car. Who knew? Apparently it’s dangerous so it’s super important we keep that head warm.
I think you’ll love the Candied Almonds. They are so super easy to make and absolutely addicting. They make a lovely addition to a cheese board too. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Oh and they should stay fresh in a tightly sealed Tupperware for a couple of weeks easy.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Brilliant – thanks for letting me know. Think they will be perfect christmas pressies! With a few cups kept aside for us of course! 🙂
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Now I have a dilemma. I just started with Californication on Netflix (I.HAVE.NET.FLIX.) and now you’re getting me hooked on Downton. What to do? I must go to work tomorrow.
She wears my elephant cap. I feel elated.
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Downton Abbey, without a doubt.
Also she loves the hat and wears it everywhere. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Hi Ladies,
I love the banter of younger women: babies, food recipes, wine, cute clothing…My life is so different nowadays. We still share some things in common though. My accomplishments for the week:
1. I celebrated my 65th birthday.
2. Brought thanksgiving dinner to my son in Rochester, NY.
3. Earned by Workout Warrior T-shirt at the JCC.
My recipe for Thanksgiving dinner: Boston Market ham and turkey, Bob Evans mashed potatoes and stove top stuffing. I highly recommend them all!
Enjoy the week ahead!
Pat
Happy Belated Birthday Pat!! I hope it was a wonderful day filled with your favorite things, and congratulations on getting your shirt. I’ve been getting back to working out myself lately and it feels good to move.
I’ll eat mashed potatoes from anywhere. They’re my favorite. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review (#59)
Hehe! And I thought I was the oldest here, born the youngest of 7 in 7 years, in August of ’54! Happy birthday!
I demand you feed her fish! Equality!!!!! :*
Super impressed with your baking. And elliptical-ing. Rock on.
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Who knows? She might love fish, and I’d be fine with that. Time will tell.
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Maybe that’s a sign that you need to get rid of those pants? 😆 Or hopefully she outgrows then soon so the decision will kind of be made for you. I’m glad you had a good week, though. And I’ll pray to the night time gods that Ave’s sleeping gets back on track, although I feel like there might be something going around. I mean… my sleep is completely all over the place as of right now.
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You really need to come take care of Ave; you’re on the same sleep trajectory. We were up last night from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Le sigh.
Also, the pants have been demoted to the too small pile. 🙂
Ok in that mirror pic of you holding Ave, it hit me how much she looks like you – woah!
Also yeah for Gilmore Girls parties! I’m definitely going to consider watching all 4 episodes in one night an accomplishment for me haha.
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All four episodes in one night!!! Damn, you go girl. I managed to get the first one in and I’m already looking forward to Spring.
It’s decided now: I’m going to move in with you, be Ave’s nanny – hey, I’m a night owl! – and eat all the good foods plus watch Gilmore Girls with you. Sounds perfect to me ;). Unless you’re still considering the move over here, obviously.
There’s nothing Ave has to forgive you for. Peanut butter makes everything taste amazing, even sugar- and chocolate-free pancakes. She will get hooked once she gets a taste of that combination, though.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for some more sleep again soon!
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AVE’s chucks!!!!!!!
Okay, we need to discuss Downton Abbey…. I use the DVD of it as a televised sleeping pill.
I also hope Ave sees this one day and throws shade on you for omitting the chocolate chips.
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Are you kidding? I think Downton Abbey is fabulous and the perfect balance to all those catty Housewives. In fact, I watched another episode or two Friday night while gorging myself on Tim Tams, courtesy of you. Blows kiss.
I’m going to have to delete the entire blog when Ave figures out how to read. 🙂
Or change your name. Or go not the witnesses protection program…. or teach her that mad monkey love is just another way of wrestling for pancakes. Winner takes all.