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:
Last week was bananas and here’s why:
Ave is transitioning from two to one nap a day, which basically means nap time has become a battle ground with the tiny dictator dominating. As such, I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit driving her around in the car so she can catch some zzz’s. We’ve also had lots of late night/middle of the night parties. Sigh.
Translation: I’ve barely touched my computer, much less the blog and showers have gone by the wayside. Hygiene, schmiegene.
On the plus side, my mom was in town over the weekend and she brought me ramps, so between my unwashed flesh and those glorious garlicky greens, my house smells lovely. Cough, cough.
Another positive, Ave had a friend in town at the beginning of the week. Danielle and Lulu (Belle) came all the way up from Texas to visit, and it was lovely. We hit up the park, the Cleveland Zoo (on free Monday….never again, it was a total zoo, pun intended), and ate all the Indian food.
Ave went to grandma and grandpa’s house on Thursday for six solid hours. This is the longest we’ve ever been separated, and it was really good for both of us. We’ve got some co-dependent issues. We’re working on ’em though. Baby steps.
I’d love to tell you I spent those hours relaxing and pampering myself, but not so much. I hit up the grocery store, the bank, the post office, the gas station, the UPS store, and our local nursery for flowers. I also did some light cleaning and folded the mountain of clean clothes we had accumulated in the guest bedroom.
The other fairly huge thing that happened was we hosted twenty people for Easter dinner. It was a ton of work and worth it. It was great spending time with family and it felt fantastic to get back in the kitchen again.
You know I had to end with the tiny human.
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?
awww, I love her dress!
meredith (The Cookie ChRUNicles) recently posted…A Super Great Week in Running!
Me too. It was a gift, and there was a matching bow and adorable shoes, but those only lasted four seconds.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Omg the tiny human is FANCAY.
I ate and ate and ate and ate and PIE and ate yesterday. All for yoshi, right? COME ON YOSHI
Come on YOSHI is right! I’m rooting for you.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
That dress!!!! When the Charlie and the twins are in school I always say I’ll rest and then I do the thousand things that need doing and think, now I’ll sit down, and then look at the clock and it’s time to pick them up. But sometimes hitting the to-do list gives you mental rest because you don’t have to think about it anymore.
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It was all stuff that needed to be done, especially since we were hosting Easter and being solo on those errands was so much simpler. Basically, worth it. This week though, I may get a massage. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
That Easter dress though <3 It sounds like a great week, minus the whole nap boycott part but I 'm glad to hear you hung in there and ended the week with a bang (I mean who needs showers anyway?). Speaking of smelly things I'm pretty sure I found some ramps in our yard when we were picking up our fence this weekend and I immediately thought of you. I'm not sure I would trust ours to eat but I still thought it was cool that they were there.
Sarah @ LIfe from the middle recently posted…Week in Review 10
I’m sure they’re edible so you better dig them up and eat them. Please for me. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
I am woefully behind on blog reading so am just now wishing a happy belated birthday to Ave!! Your Easter spread looks fantastic, though I am partial to the cheese board (naturally).
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I was partial to the cheese board too.
And Ave says Merci beacoup. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
I don’t know what’s happening to me…but I’m obsessed with your tiny human. NO! This cannot happen. She is just too damn cute. Also, I find that getting a ton of errands done IS relaxing. It’s like a weight off my shoulders and I feel awesome checking things off the list, as I know you do too. So those 6hrs were well spent! Now go take a shower, I can smell you from here.
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I took a shower. Hooray!!
Also you’re allowed to be obsessed with the tiny human, but only because she’s mine.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Yay for getting all the errands done! And for hosting an Easter party! More power to ya for sure. Ooooh what do you plan to make with the ramps??
Happy Monday!
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I’ve already tossed some of the ramps in scrambled eggs and I made a batch of Spinach Ramp Pesto too. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
You got to hang out with Danielle and Lulu!?! I’m so jealous! That would have been a ball – for all the girls of all ages. You are the ultimate host Meg. Wow. That spread. And that cake!! Well done! I made your scalloped potatoes last night for Dan and I. I told him I was making some and he scowled – apparently (little did I know) he’s never liked scalloped potatoes. But I said – too bad, you’ll change your mind after these ones. And he did. He loovvveeeddd them.
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Yes! A scalloped potato convert. Also who doesn’t like scalloped potatoes? I call shenanigans. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Yay, so glad you had a 6 hour break but isn’t it lame how we panic about what we’re going to use the time for? I end up running around like a chicken with its head cut off rather than napping or relaxing. Good luck with the nap transition. Kids are naughty little things!
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Last week was rough with the nap transition. This week seems to be going better although it’s still really early yet. Ha!
Also I’m getting 6 hours again on Thursday. I might sit on the couch and do nothing all day long.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
That last photo made me instantly forget all about the last year of rough spots you’ve had! But, isn’t that just like a baby? Actually it is true of children of all ages. They do things that irritate you even in their 40’s, only at that age, we parents need to bite our tongues. Hold our opinions….and never, ever say, “wow, I thought we raised you better!” Nope, we accept them and choose the love, because even though they piss us off, disappoint us at times, they also soften it which a hug and an “Love you guys”. Just like Ave’s sweet adorableness three in that photo and we forget. Love is great that way! It’s the great grudge eraser! Thankful for that! There will be many more struggles, then the winning your heart over ..again and again, forever, that erases them all! Happy Easter!
Yep, you are dead nuts accurate. Some days she can make me absolutely crazy and then one minute later she does the sweetest thing that makes me forget it all. Parenting is an emotional roller coaster for sure. A good one though.
Happy Easter to you and the family too.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Hi Meghan! Wow! 20 guests for a sit-down meal is huge. Nice work on that. And also, I’ll take note to never go to the Cleveland Zoo on a free day! eheheh! Congrats on the “me time” for a few hours too — that’s important! Happy Monday!
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The Me time was huge and it went so well, we’re doing it again this week. I’m super excited. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Oh wow what a social week. Though it looks like you had a good time 🙂 All the food looks amazing! And I am super impresed by your cake making skills.
I hope Ave’s transitioning doesn’t take too long anymore. Those middle of the night parties don’t sound fun!
But she looks super cute in her little frilly dress <3
Hope you get to rest a bit more and find some time to pamper yourself this week. You deserve it!
Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – The Easter Edition
I spent yesterday doing nothing more than taking care of the babe, and even then we never left the house, or at least not the front year. I needed to recover. I know you understand. So far this week the nap situation is going better. Fingers crossed.
I love making layer cakes although I rarely do it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Tiny Human’s about ready to let go and start walking, eh? Each pic that she’s not buckled up she’s on the move!
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Oh yes, she is most definitely on the move. She does not like to be contained. She walks with assistance, but she can move pretty quickly, especially when she’s chasing one of the cats. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Oh squeel!!! so happy your Easter Feast was a roaring success, I knew it would be and had no doubts. Just wish I could have been there with my sweet Lulu Belle. She would have loved it. so happy that you got 6 hours away. baby steps indeed!!!!!! Miss Ave (Twinkle Toes Tinkerbell) looks so sweet in that frock. I love it.
She had a bow and these super cute kitty cat shoes to go with the dress, but they only lasted 4 seconds. Ha!
Ave says Hi to Ms. Lulu Belle.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Super impressed by your hosting skills…if I have 20 people over it’s definitely potluck! Tiny human looks like she was the star of the Easter party.
Other people brought lots of food too. I only supplied the ham, the scalloped cheddar potatoes, the fruit bowl, the pesto, the cheese tray, flavored water, some booze…hmmm, I guess I did do a lot. I had help though. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
You hosted 20 people!? I have no idea how you do it. I barely made it with with 8. We opened a shitload of wine, so everyone seemed drunk… I mean… happy. 😉
I love Ave’s dress, and I’m super proud of you guys having some time apart.
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My mom was a huge help, along with the Hubby and the in-laws. Plus people brought lots of food too. That being said, it was a shitton of work, and well worth it. Next time, you’ll have to come.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
The pic of Ave and her grandpa – total heart meltage!
Well done on hosting both guests and Easter – it’s always so much hard work but I love when work like that pays off. And making delicious food for everyone to enjoy always feels so good.
Let’s hope this week is less bananas for both of us! 🙂
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I know, the picture of Ave and grandpa is such a fantastic one. She’s completely smitten with him and he with her, so it’s mutual.
Easter turned out really well, although I forgot to snap the final product on Sunday. Too many last minute details I guess.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
OMG your Easter dinner looks amazing!! 20 people is A LOT, you need a week off after all that, lol!
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No rest for the weary or the wicked. 🙂 That being said, yesterday I did nothing more than take care of Ave. We didn’t even leave the house, or at least not the yard.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
I just have to tell you – I am so impressed with you!! You rock.
Also, you make me really exciting for being in a house again rather than an apartment so I can have a dinner party. Everything looks so lovely.
Why thank you. I really like hosting people for a meal so it was nice to do it again. The secret is having lots of help. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Last Week’s Bananas (#79)
Ave’s Easter dress! She’s a bit of a princess, no? Some part rascal playing in maybe ;). Also grandpa’s darling – that picture is so cute.
The naptime struggles don’t sound quite that cute, though. Looks like Ace heard the same thing my parents told me – you’re allowed to stay up longer once you’re older; they totally enabled my night owlishness 😉 – and decided one was old enough to cut down on naps fast. Maybe argue with her that one-year-olds might be fine getting just one nap but mums are not? Whew. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed for you here!
Look at you still pulling off an Easter dinner for 20 people despite sleep deprivation! And an impressive and delicous-looking spread at that.
I hope this week has been better – sleep-wise – for you so far!
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So Ave is back to two naps a day. Go figure, although I can’t imagine it’ll last long.
I love the picture of her and grandpa. They’re besties.
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