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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Before I get into the nitty gritty details, you should know this past week was just meh for me mentally. Perhaps it was coming down from the high of the week prior, maybe it was the return of winter, or better yet, the Hubby’s schedule. He worked all seven days last week for a total of 60 hours. Whatever the case may be, I simply wasn’t feeling it. That being said, I still managed to get things done because life doesn’t stop when you’re feeling less than frisky. On that note, we’re going to recap it, so I can get back to impressing myself.
Let’s get listing:
I showered six out of the seven days. I’m calling this a win.
I cleaned out another handful of kitchen cabinets and drawers. It turns out having loads of storage space can be a blessing and a curse. Anyone interested in some fine china? It’s never been used.
I took my 1995 Miata in for an E-check. It passed and then in an ironic twist of fate, it died on the way back home when the battery caught fire. That was exciting.
I unsubscribed to a flurry of spam emails. Where do all these crazy messages come from and how do they always manage to find me?
I finished Mudbound. It was such a great read, and I’d recommend it to anyone. Also, I started reading In One Person by John Irving.
I finished season two of Downton Abbey, a rather big upgrade from Hoarders, and I also watched a couple of episodes of The Wire with the Hubby the only evening he was home.
I made another batch of my Lentil Meatballs with great success. Even the tiny human is a fan. Then again, she’ll eat almost anything I put in front of her, carpet lint included.
I went to bed early a handful of nights since Ave has been waking up anywhere between 5:15 am and 6:15 am. Early mornings make for long days and require lots of caffeine.
I changed countless diapers and bathed the tiny human twice.
I went to the local library for a play date and visited grandma and grandpa’s house another day.
I had an eye exam where the dilated my pupils to the size of dinner plates rendering me blind for hours. They had coffee and cookies on the premises so I’m calling it even.
Ave and I had brunch out with the in-laws, and I managed to consume an entire Blood Orange Mimosa.
(This is bullshit. Mom won’t share her drink with me.)
We also hit up Whole Foods for a major shopping trip. My wallet is still cringing.
Speaking of finances, I paid bills and reconciled our bazillion bank accounts. Why do we have so many? Oh yeah because I like having separate and joint funds.
Since we’re on the topic, I went to the bank on three different occasions in attempts to deposit a single check. As of right now, the check remains at large. Oh vey.
Most importantly though, this happened when I went to get the tiny human from her nap.
(“Oh crap,” says mom.)
It’s your turn. I’d love to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What are three things you accomplished in the last week? Big or small?
Oie! Well it may have been a meh feeling week on the inside, but damn it was BUSY. You did a lot my lady, and a lot of not-so-pleasant things too. Optometrist appointment… yuck… Miata downfalls… seriously? ….Banking….ugh. Oh and those damn spam emails?! Right!?? I now have three checks on my table that I’ve been “trying” to deposit for over two months now, so, I hear you. But hey… that blood orange mimosa looks extra, extra amazing now (and Ave obviously thinks so too, lol. I laughed at her face even before scrolling down to see your caption). I hope this week is a little bit more on the pleasant-gratifying side of things, and that the hubby doesn’t have to work so dang much.
Cora recently posted…Week In Review: What Is Feeling Good
The blood orange mimosa was a breath of fresh air.
Also I;m going to try and deposit that check again today. Wish me luck!!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Meh Edition (#73)
Oh wow what bad luck with your car! Hoping this weeks goes a little better. I blame everyones tiredness and bad moods on the fact that the weather got super cold again, boo, where’s spring?
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I think you’re right. The weather really can have such a huge impact on our moods.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Meh Edition (#73)
Well, looking forward to a less “meh” week emotionally, I am amazed how much you managed to plow right on through in spigot of said “meh”. A bad case of the ‘meh’s’ is enough to send me into a grinding halt, productivity wise. I get really stuck in my hoehum doldrums and sort of shut down. When the kids were little, I managed to ‘do our thing’s, acting out my part. But that was it, no cleaning, no errands, no extras. It was all I could do to not let my poor meh-ness rub off onto them!
I see my favorite roses are holding strong! I searched for the plant right away but it was a dissapping no go. They must be to difficult for the average back yard Gardner.
Always did shock and surprise me to walk into the nursery and dined my little quadrupedal upright and behaving every bit like a biped! It’s one step closer to your running your butt off, giving chase to a giggling Ave, who finds it delightfully funny to make you run after her just for her own amusement! Be sure and share that photo with us!
Yeah she’s definitely increasing my level of exercise, that’s for sure. She wants to walk all the time but hasn’t quite gotten the balance part down so I get to hunch over her while simultaneously holding her upright so she can move.
I think meh-ness when you have kids means nothing. You don’t get the luxury of checking out so to speak. Gotta keep right on keeping.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Meh Edition (#73)
Oh I feel you on the sleep-deprived front. Charlie was sick off and on last week until I caved and finally took him to the dr to find out he had…pneumonia. Good job mom. I also hate it when Jody has to work more. I RELY on those breaks from parenting plus he chills me out. You’ll have to let me know how the Irving book is…love him.
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I’m about a hundred pages in and I’m liking the Irving book. I’m a big fan of his although I did NOT like the last one I read so I was bit cautious with this one.
I hope Charlie is feeling better. We all have mom fails. I drove Ave home one time in her car seat, but totally unbuckled. I just forgot. Sh!t happens.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Meh Edition (#73)
oh boy do I understand the whole coming down from the high of a weekend. I expect to be in a major funk this week after my time in Chicago this past weekend. major funk!
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I still haven’t had a chance to read about your Chicago trip. Can’t wait to check it out.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
A car battery fire definitely qualifies as exciting! I think a lot people have had a meh week. In my case, I know I just need sunshine and warmth. I did, however, actually cook a lot this weekend, so I call that a win. Those lentil meatballs look amazing! I wonder if I can trick my kids and husband into eating them…
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I’d be curious to see what the kiddos and Hubby think of the lentil meatballs. I should have the post up this week (cross those fingers for me). Also anytime cooking gets done, it’s a win. Go you.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
See, only in the USA do they have cookies at a medical office. All we ingest in ours are communicable diseases. What kind of fine china do you have? I’m curious. I registered for some when Jason and I got married. It was Royal Doulton Memory Lane. I’m not sure of the spelling. Never used that stuff either. I’m not sure I even looked at it.
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I’m thinking I should sell the China on eBay. Wish me luck.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
The batter caught FIRE?! I would have shit myself. Fires and I have a bad history. I’m glad you’re ok. Is the car ok?
Ave is going to be running and throwing balls in no time! All the more reason to come to SD. Plus, I have lots of things you can organize. 😉
Oh, and Jon better be getting time and a half! 60 hour week? Fuck that noise.
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The car is ok. I picked it up last week although I’m going to be sad to see it go. I’m passing it on to someone else in the family since convertibles and babies don’t mix. Dammit.
He swapped weekends with someone or else it would have been a more reasonable 40 something hours. He doesn’t work another weekend until April now so it was totally worth it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
It’s dangerous when I go grocery shopping (not so much clothes shopping), because I’m always wanting to try so many new things; Whole Foods is like a candy store for me or Trader Joes. And those lentil meatballs look finger licking good.
I love that you were able to unsubscribe from all those spam emails; that always gives me a feeling of relief to get those out of the way!
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Whole Foods can absolutely suck you in. Have a great week.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
I probably would have peed myself had I been in a car and the battery caught fire. Yikes.
I’m a huge nerd, but I love the feeling of organizing my finances and paying bills. Yup. Nerd.
Ange // Cowgirl Runs recently posted…A Very Blogger Weekend
Organizing anything gives me all the feels.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
This sounds like THE quintessential week of adulting…eww. I guess there are a few pros though, like legal booze. I’m always looking for new book, so I’ll have to check out Mudbound. Argh spam makes me crazy, but it also makes me laugh. Happy Monday, Meghan.
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Yes Mudbound was fantastic although it’s a heavy read. It goes quick though.
Also legal booze makes everything better.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Hi! I am visiting your blog for the first time and I am loving it! I totally the get the meh week with thee return of winter. We were having great temps then the cold came back. Such is the life in MN. And oh my goodness, your baby is beautiful. She’s super sweet!
Welcome, welcome. I love hearing from new faces and I’m so glad you linked up.
Thank you, I think Ave is adorable but I’m totally biased.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
That is most definitely a win! Showering can feel like such a chore at times. And thank you for that reminder to go through and unsubscribe from the ridiculous number of sites I’m getting marketing emails from. Love Downton! What do you think of it so far??
Also, even as a future accountant, just reading about at all those finance and money management things is making me cringe!
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I’m smitten with Downton Abbey.
I was in the Accounting field and it’s so refreshing to be out of it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Oooh, I didn’t know this! What did you do?
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I went from being a Payroll Assistant many moons ago all the way up to Billing and Payroll Manager. I worked for a wonderful love, although it’s still nice to be out of the field.
Meghan recently posted…Vegetarian Lentil Meatballs
Poor hubby, he must be shattered. Is this a one off or something that’s always a possibility? Hopefully you can get some more family time soon.
Everytime I see a pic of those meatballs I salivate. Can’t wait for the recipe!
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The Hubby’s hours that week were a one off. He swapped weekends with someone which is why he ended up logging 60 hours. Now he doesn’t have to work a weekend until April so it was totally worth it.
The meatball recipe is coming this week.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Oh gosh, very soon she’ll be very fast and you’ll get a lot of involuntary action. You won’t even need to join a gym anymore 😉 Mom’s gonna need her Mimosas!
Meh time sucks. But who wouldn’t feel meh with a broke down car, a hubby working insane hours and the return of winter. I have my fair share of meh time too. So I know that it will pass. Hope this week is way better!
We have an appointment at our bank next week to close some accounts. We have way too many, too and considering my allergy of anything finance I am very happy to simplify the account situation. But who am I kidding, Stefan is dealing with the finance stuff anyway 😉
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I’ll take any excuse to drink a mimosa. 🙂 Cheers!!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
You showered more than meeeeeeeee. YAY For finishing that fine looking mimosa and for the lentil meatballs – looks amazing. Glad you enjoyed Mudbound…. so many good books, so little time. A Man Called Ove was pretty fantastic and the movie just came out – but read the book first if you haven’t already. It is a sarcastic dark little thing that I loved.
Also, having a battery ignite whilst driving = scary. Yikes, lady.
I’m adding Man Called Ove to the list because thus far, you have been two for two. Basically any recommendation you make, I’m gonna take. Blows kiss.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Ouch. Having separate and joint accounts sounds smart but also annoying.
Bleh weeks aren’t the best–working seven days sounds pretty lousy! Hope your hubby’s hanging in there.
The books, the Downton Abbey, and the lentil “meatballs” all sound delightful though. 🙂
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…Week in Review: Not Quite There Yet
Separate but joint finances is actually fantastic. You have the same % of income go into the joint account for household finances, and then you get to do whatever you want with the rest of your money. It eliminates fights about money.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Sorry for the car. Wish you luck next time. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Can I just say taht I love reading your Week In Reviews? I need to get on the WIR bandwagon – they would hopefully make me feel pretty productive. I especially love your baby updates. She likes lentil meatballs?! Do you break them up into little pieces for her? I’m so paranoid my 8 month old is going ot choke but i need to get him off purees!
Yes, you absolutely should join the WIR party. The more the merrier and this way I’ll get to see your little one.
Ave and I did a mixture of spoon feeding and Baby Led Weaning with heavy emphasis on the latter. Basically you cut up mushable foods into finger size bites so they can pick it up and feed themselves. It’s great although very messy. I can eat while she eats though which is huge. We started with avocado and worked our way up to black beans (smashed just a bit), scrambled eggs, steamed veggies like potatoes, carrots, rice, etc. Ave prefers to feed herself now, and it’s great practice for hand eye coordination. The first few times she got very little food in, but it was amazing how quickly she picked it up. You should try it. If you have any questions, just let me know.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
I guess my main question is – if they’re finger sized foods, are you scared she’s going to choke, or were you scared? I’m so paranoid! I’ve even cut peas in half 🙂
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You want finger sized because they can pick them up but also because they’re too big to choke on. And yes I was definitely nervous about choking and there was some gagging a couple of times. The rule of thumb is if they’re making noise it’s ok. It’s when they’re quiet, then they are choking.
decluttering is like an endless noodle that just keeps going as you keep slurping and chewing.. waiting for the end. ok that was a weird metaphor. sorry mom brain. i always blame mom brain.
so yeah, we’re going through the teething right now and it’s just glorious. well, last night was good but a few nights were pretty interesting to say the least.
my highlight of the week: my husband created a pretty decent office space for me in the kitchen, as opposed to the tiny nook that was crammed in the corner that i hated with all my soul. oh yeah, i feel so blessed. i’ll take a pic and share. it’s not fancy but it’s glorious to me.
i can’t wait to book my flight. the little monkey and i are gonna do it. early april, so like first or second week of april. it’s either that or early may LOL but seriously i’m ready. the only thing is my husband’s trip to asia which is end of april. i’d like to see you before he goes away 🙂
what day is it today???? i’ve totally lost concept of time by the way, but what’s new? right???
danielle recently posted…WIR sleep less play more
Yes I want to see the new nook. Send me a picture.
Also infant Tylenol is your friend when it comes to teething. It really does help take the edge off for the babes. I use it sparingly but it makes a world of difference,.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
Oh dang. That really doesn’t sound like the most uplifting kind of week. Plus, coming down from a high likes relatives visiting and bad weather are the two most influential reasons for my often sad-ish tone in Monday posts. I hope the hubby’s work schedule will lighten up again because geez, that man has a wife and daughter who want to spend time with him, too, employer! Not like I didn’t somehow know from experience. ..
The car battery catching fire while driving is one of my biggest car fears come true and you might have heightened my anxiety now. I’m so glad you’re okay!
Your lentil meatballs look amazing and I wonder how P. would like them. I have secret plans to turn him into as much of a legume fiend as I am.
On a final note: go Ave!!! Literally. You’d better tape up all of those plug sockets ;).
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The Hubby’s crazy hours were a fluke, thank goodness. He switched weekends with someone so now he has every weekend off until April. Woot, woot.
I survived the smoking vehicle so nothing to worry about.
Ave adores beans so I figured the lentil meatballs wouldn’t be a huge stretch. She’s a good little eater.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
My wallet is in a constant ache from anytime I’ve ever gone to WF. I go there often. HA. I always go big. I also unsubbed from random spam mail, I also had someone enter my email to subscribe to a blog I was not interested in. That was weird. Your lentil balls are still calling to me.
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Every time I even pass WF’s, my wallet cringes. Sigh….the cost of being healthy.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)
It’s always great to look back and document your week…it does definitely leave me with more of a feeling of accomplishment! And seeing that baby’s first time to pull up on the crib rails – I can so relate and remember that simultaneous feeling of excitement over their accomplishment and dread for the climbing that will commence in the upcoming days..and weeks..and months. 😉 hehe
I know exactly how you feel. It’s adorable she’s upright and yet, I know I’m about to get really tired from chasing her all over. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and saying hi.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Good, The Bad and Oscar Has The Runs (#74)