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:
It was a week of momentous occasions so it only seems fitting to document them here.
First and foremost, it was my birthday; I see no need to reveal which one. Let’s just say I’m incredibly wise (cough, cough), even if I still get my sticker on.
It was also the first time I celebrated my birthday with my family in more than 20 years because we spent the weekend with them in Buffalo, where my father made his famous baklava. It tasted like butter, honey and my childhood. It was just as sweet and satisfying as I remember.
After owning my Kindle for what feels like eons, I finally linked it up to an online library and promptly downloaded five new books. Squeal.
I went out and about without the tiny dictator…twice. I even put on makeup and earrings. This is huge.
We did some things together though. In fact, last week was Ave’s first time getting kicked out of a bar (not mine, although I’ve got a few years on her). Apparently, you have to be 21 to sit at the bar, even when you’re the designated driver. I think the bow makes her look at least 22.
Speaking of my mini-minion, she pooped in the bathtub…when the two of us were in it together.
It. Touched. Me.
Suffice to say, she made my birthday a night I’ll never forget.
And on that note…
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?
happy birthday!! I’m so glad you got to spend it with your family! and I’m glad you got out for a bit without the baby, those moments are so rejuvenating. You have the most organized planner, so jealous lol
meredith @ cookie chrunicles recently posted…Forgot The Cinnamon, Trader Joe’s & Recent Eats
This was one of my favorite weeks to decorate. I had just the right stickers to make it all work.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Lol. Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I’m so glad you got to spend it with family especially if this doesn’t usually happen – how special! Also glad you treated yourself to some new reading and that Ave gave you her own notion of a special gift… what a girl.
Cora recently posted…Week In Review: Baking, Writing, Meditating and Pushing Through
Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you had an amazing time with your family.
Patricia @Sweetandstrong recently posted…Thinking Out Loud, 29 To Do’s
Thanks, it was fantastic.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
OMG I love this post. Your planner puts mine to shammmmme. My sis in law got me one and sent me stickers and I’m horrible at keeping up with it. UM YOUR EARINGS + LIPS + FACE = GORGEOUS. Baby poop… its happens. At least you could get squeaky clean right away??
ALSO YAY FOR HOOKING UP YOUR KINDLE. I use my Kindle, iPad, and phone to get all the books. It is the besttttttt. Welcome to the dark side.
(Just finished audiobook Nightwoods by Charles Frazier (he wrote Cold Mountain which I will never get over, so good) and it was fabulous- recommend it. Now I’m listening to Confessions of a Shopaholic which is freakin’ hilarious. It is one I can re-listen/re-read several times)
Also Happy Birthday. I meant to write that first and got distracted.
Aw thank you lovely. I appreciate the compliment especially since I so rarely put on a full face of make up these days.
I’ve added the Frazier books to my list. I’m reading Casual Vacancy right now by J.K. Rawlings, and I love the entire Shopaholic series. It’s fantastically funny. Have you read Razor Girl yet? If not, DO. IT. So hilarious.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Baklava!!! What a great skill to have! I am seriously impressed.
Happy belated birthday!
Pip Christie recently posted…Learning To Go With The Flow
All credit for the baklava goes to my father. He’s the dessert guy, and he does a fantastic job.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Jonas pooped on me AND his sister in the tub last week and then did it again after the full rinse off. Sigh. I love it that Ave got kicked out of a bar and that you got to wear makeup AND be with family in one weekend. Best birthday ever. We had Charlie’s bday party yesterday which was exhausting but so fun. His friends from school came which melted my heart.
Jamie@TheMomGene recently posted…To Name a Thing is To Own It: Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
That’s so good. I’m so glad all his school friends made it.
Parenting = poop. Sigh.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
this last pic.. ohhhhhh so cute. so much cuteness from one tiny human, love it!!! happy happy happy belated birthday again, you look gorgeous and hope you had a smashing good time. i’m sure that was meant to be a birthday poop, kids have funny ways saying i love you, right?
danielle recently posted…WIR sleep less play more
Well she certainly made it a birthday I’ll never forget. 🙂 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Hahaha you definitely need to come to Germany. We have been at bars with babies multiple times and it has never been an issue. Some even have high chairs. Poor Ave all dressed up for a date with her mommy and then that! I am glad you still got your time out even if it was the next day.
One of my nieces pooped on me only minutes after I changed because she had peed on me before. Lessons learned about playing with naked babies. At least you were already in the bath tub 😉
Happy Birthday again my dear!
Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – The Bouncy and Happy One
The Germans know how to do it. Babies should be allowed in bars. How else are we supposed to survive parenting?! 😉
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
HA HA HA HA HA HA! After having a zillion kids, I have never had one that pooped in the bath while I was in it! Ha ha ha ha HA HA! Classic! And on your birthday, too! I love that kid.
I’m really digging your red lipstick and green earrings and black shirt. That’s totally my style. I love wearing all black and then bright purple shoes or bright red earrings.
Suzy recently posted…Mileage Monday
Seriously! How can that be? You have a soccer team of children and not one has pooped on you. I’m jealous.
I had on pink and gold shoes with that outfit. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy belated birthday, Meg!! 🙂
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West recently posted…Italian dinner, a sad movie, weekend stories and my weekly workouts
Thanks. Have a great week.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Ha!
Never forget that gift, willya? Don’t let Ave forget it, either. My girl knows that she’s responsible for a sidewall laceration of my hooha during her birth. Girlfriend couldn’t help but look around on her way out.
Kirsten recently posted…Matcha Monkey Bread with Pistachio
She had things to see and hoohas to lacerate. 🙂 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Nooo!! Bath poops are the worst! Haha! Hope you had a wonderful birthday (though I can’t believe they kicked Ave out of the bar… she’s adorable!)!
Heather recently posted…Feline Shenanigans
Right. I just wanted one beer to celebrate my birthday and St. Patrick’s Day. It’s not like the baby was drinking. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy Birthday! You look so fresh and pretty with makeup and earrings! I should try that sometimes too!
Ahhh the BabyRuth Beth, LoL!! Always a new experience around every corner! I wonder what that little dickens will think up next for fun!
Bath! BabyRuth BATH! have a love/hate with spell check.
I figure projectile vomiting is next. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
I can’t stop laughing, that’s too good.
Says the person who didn’t get pooped on. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
My fourth grade teacher had a little one and once sang us a song: “Splish, splash, I was taking a bath, and the baby pooped in the water.” Icky. Does sound like a memorable birthday. :S
Make up, earrings, and books definitely sound like momentous occasions. And homemade baklava. Yum!
I love the llama sticker. Sometimes putting pants on takes about as much as anything in the day.
Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…A Week of Peeps
I feel like the llama sticker (I Put On Pants) wins life.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy birthday! I am coveting your birthday baklava, it looks amazing.
The baklava was fantastic. Thanks!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy birthday, Meg! Oh my gosh the homemade baklava looks dreamy. We usually buy some every year around Christmas, but now I’m thinking we should attempt to make our own…
I guess mom life really acclimates you to poo in all forms. But as an auntie x3, I feel pretty acclimated to poo too. I can’t tell you have many times I’ve changed a diaper and experienced a mini explosion mid-change. Poo everywhere, Meg. Everywhere.
Evangeline recently posted…An Ode to the Y Chromosome
She projectile pooped once when I was changing her diaper, although then it got everywhere but me. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Hahahaha! Can’t stop laughing at the bath poo. A little too relaxed there Ave! 😉
And I want a sticker with an alpaca that says ‘I put pants on’ – I feel like the act of doing that every day deserves more recognition
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Friday Favourites +Episode 18 of the Chase the Red Grape Podcast
The llama I put on pants sticker wins life.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Well, Happy Birthday to you, a little bit late, I think. However, glad to know that you had a great time gathering with your family on that special day!
Your father’s baklava looks so great!!! If only I can get some pieces, yummy yummy:)
The baklava was phenomenal. I ate far too much yet not enough. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
AHHH! Happy birthday! Despite the touching the poops, looks like you a had a wonderful one. I can’t believe your little babe is driving! Boy, do they grow up fast.
What books did you end up getting by the way?
Kaylee recently posted…Week in Review: “Real” World
I picked up Casual Vacancy by J. K. Rawling, The Year of Living Danishly, Animal, Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, and Furiously Happy a Funny Book about Horrible Thing. They were all recommendations from friends so I can’t wait to read them all.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
I’ve got Furiously Happy already on my to-read list so let me know which ones you recommend! I’m always looking for new books to read.
Kaylee recently posted…Week in Review: “Real” World
Will do.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Ahhhaha nooopoooo! I mean it’s natural right? That baklava looks like all kinds of amazing heaven wrapped into a flaky shell. Be still my heart. I am so glad you got to spend your birthday with your family. I laavee you.
Brittany recently posted…Early Morning Confessions
At least I know her digestive system is working well. 🙂 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy borthday!! Getting pooped on makes it sound pretty exciting 🙂 and she got kicked out?? I’ve been bringing our little man with us to bars – good to know that some may not let us in!
Meliss recently posted…WIAW: Bacon and Brinner
I need to go to the bars you’ve been frequently. Then again, I did set the baby in her Bumbo directly on the bar. 🙂 Oops.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
Happy belated birthday!!! Although sorry it was a bit poopy. 😛
Also that baklava looks incredible! I’ve only had it once when my sister made a nut-free version for me and I still remember it to this day. Mmmm.
Baklava was, is, and will always be one of my favorite desserts.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
That baklava looks divine! Happy belated birthday!
Thanks Frances!! I need to do a WIAW post for you soon. I know you love ’em.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
20 years? Wow! So glad you got be with family. That’s extra special! And you are extra special. Love love love you and happy belated my friend!
lindsay Cotter recently posted…Flourless Carrot Cake Yogurt Pancakes
Thanks lovely. It was pretty awesome spending my birthday with them.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
And to think – one day you’ll be trying to keep her OUT of bars.
I can’t BELIEVE she pooped in the tub with you in it! My little sister did that once (alone, thankfully) and it was so gross. I guess when ya gotta go…
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…Traveling Tips and Tricks
Just think you’ll be trading champagne on the Eiffel Tower for poop baths. Then again, maybe Vegas can do the baths with the tiny human.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: The Momentous Edition (#75)
No matter how old: you only got another year wiser and wittier. Win! Also, I’m a big proponent of the old saying that you’re only as old as you feel. Plus, you look dang amazing, too. Surprising it was just Ave getting kicked out of that bar ;).
Your dad’s baklava looks and sounds heavenly. That paired with the fact you got to celebrate your birthday with your family for the first time im decades must have truly been memorable. Fingers crossed for repeats!
Miss Polkadot recently posted…Good week with a side of introvert’s dilemma
:0 Birthday Poops
I’d love to say something more eloquent but I’m giggling uncontrollably over here… Happy Belated Birthday!
Just you wait… One day you will get some birthday poops too. 🙂
Ahh! This makes me want to bake baklava! I have a few times but it’s been years. So good.
Baklava is amazing. One of my favorite desserts.