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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♫ You can do it, put your list into it. ♫
In case my title wasn’t enough of a clue, last week I had the plague, also known as the flu…dun, dun, dun. Which really irks me since I got a shot this year. In fact, the Hubby administered it, and I think he got a little too happy about stabbing a needle into my left shoulder. It might be time to have a conversation with his mother.
In any event, I was on death’s door last Wednesday, and yes I’m being dramatic, although I did lose just shy of six pounds in two days. It’s all good though because I’ve gained it back in water and chocolate covered Oreos.
Instead of lamenting the lesser points of being ill or sharing the gory details (believe me, it wasn’t pretty), I’m going to focus on the positives that came with being ♫ down with the sickness♫. Mainly because I’m better now or else I wouldn’t be waxing poetic, also known as Disturbed lyrics.
Let’s get listing:
I slept; like a lot, a lot. It’s been just over a year since that’s happened for some odd reason (cough, Ave, cough).
Speaking of the tiny human, we worked on our codependency issues, mainly because I couldn’t really watch her. As such, she spent a holy crapton of time with the Hubby and at grandma and grandpa’s house. I only saw her for the briefest of periods on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
(In healthier times.)
You must be wondering what I did with all that alone time, aside from sleeping, that is.
Basically, I put a significant dent in my DVR shows and watched more episodes of Intervention than would seem possible.
I curled up and cuddled with the cats; alone time really is a relative term.
I sat and soaked up the silence.
I unplugged, barely touching my computer since I couldn’t be on it and horizontal at the same time.
I started and finished this book. It was fabulous, as was the Coffee Crisp candy bar Suzy sent with it.
This last one isn’t flu related, but worth mention nonetheless. The Hubby and I celebrated 12 years of marriage yesterday. 
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?
I have a theory: we get sick just when we let down our guard…spring tricks our immune system into complacency. ALL the kids were sick last week too and it’s been rainy and cold which hasn’t helped. Glad you’re on the upswing. I just picked up Fire by Night from the library (it’s been in my queue forever and finally became available). Did you really like it? I’ve heard it’s slow at points, but I need 2nd opinions before I start.
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I didn’t actually find it slow at all. Granted, I was feverish and delirious at times, but I really enjoyed it. I say go for it, and then let me know what you think so I can give you good recommendations in the future.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Oh NO!! Ugh to the max. As awful as I’m sure this was, these are some pretty darn good silver linings. The catch up on sleep being at the top. Books, lack of computers, tv binging and coffee crisps all being pretty good seconds. But I do hope you are feeling back/almost back to normal now!! Congrats to the hubby for holding the fort down. And congrats on the anniversary!
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Thanks lovely. I am feeling much better now, thank goodness. Ready to tackle a new week and completely (or mostly) recharged. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Whew, that was more sleep at a very uncomfortable price, huh? Sorry you got hit by the flu. I’m very pleased to hear about all the relaxation this brought you, though. The felines probably liked having you mostly to themselves for the week, too.
Congrats on your anniversary! Twelve years – wow! Seems like the hubby’s needle-stabbing isn’t that bad after all ;).
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12 years married and going on 21 years together!! I’d let him stick a needle in my arm any day. Ya know, a clean one and without drugs, that is.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Happy Anniversary!
I’m glad you’re on the mend, and glad you’ve got a fabulous support system so that when you went down the whole house of cards didn’t fall on top of yo’ head.
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I know. I’m so grateful for the in-laws. Last week would have been a mess without them.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
oh shoot!!! i’m so sorry mama, that totally sucks. that’s crazy, i had that horrendous stomach bug right before i came to see you. i did go to the doctor and was diagnosed as stressed and had no actual virus… otherwise i would feel awful if i gifted you a nightmare bug 🙁
anyhow, i’m so sorry, glad you and Ave got to spend some time apart and your Tiny Tot got better acquainted and comfy with other humans. that time to yourself is sometimes all the medicine you need! that’s probably why my sicknesses were so miserable during the times when nobody could give me that relief. now i’m so UBER freaking grateful i have a backup person to have for relief whenever life throws a crazy curve-ball. family is anyone that i trust enough to leave my precious gem with 🙂
missing you all and happy anniversary my sweet deary!!!! my hubby got fly in a hello kitty plane and i couldn’t be more envious but also more excited for him to unwind and enjoy the trip. meanwhile i’m enjoying the heck outta my sis. and possibly unplugging from technology. oh is that possible??? haha love you!!!! give miss Twinkle Toes a hug for Lulu and me.
I’m so glad you’re getting this time with your sister, who looks so much like you by the way. Two beautiful women.
The stomach bug definitely wasn’t you. I got it like a week after you were here and it would have hit me sooner. No worries and I’m so glad we’re both feeling OK now and both babies managed to escape it. That’s huge.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
I’m glad you’re feeling better, and that you refueled with those Oreo’s. ALSO congrats and YAHOO for that anniversary.
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Thanks lovely. The Oreos were just the medicine I needed. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Oh shit! I didn’t know you had the flu last week! And having your husband as a pharmacist means you’re not abusing the word “flu”… that you really did have the flu. That is NOT GOOD. I am so sorry. 🙁 I guess it’s a good way to force Ave to hang with people other than mama though. You’re going to have a MUCH better week this week.
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This was the first time I’ve had the flu in years and it kicked my ass. I couldn’t keep down water that first day. Ugh.
That being said, I’m feeling 98% better now and ready to tackle this week. The Hubby is off today too so that helps.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
shiiiiiit!!!! poor you! The flu is not fun! Hope you are feeling better again!
12 years is amazing! Congratulations <3 We are hitting 4 years in a month and that feels like an eternity already.
I must have scared a new guy at Crossfit last week. He looked so much like your hubby I couldn't stop staring at him. I had to make sure it really wasn't him ;-P
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You guys act like you’ve been together at least 12…and that’s a compliment.
You found my Hubby’s doppelganger. You should show him a picture so he doesn’t think your crazy. 🙂
I’m already feeling loads better. Thanks.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Oh no! Hope you are feeling better! Happy belated anniversary! 🙂
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Yep, I’m feeling much better now. Thanks.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Oh booo that sucks you got sick at the end of the flu season! But on the plus side, I kind of like how being sick forces me to relax and neglect my responsibilities. I feel like we all need that once in a while!
And chocolate covered Oreos? You guys get all the craziest variations on foods down in the US! Pretty sure my choice of Oreos is limited to regular or double stuffed. 😛 That’s ok though because I’m more of a maple cookie girl anyways.
Hope you felt better for your anniversary. Congrats on 12 years!!
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The relaxing and neglecting my responsibilities was lovely. Now if only I could find a better way to get that time than having the flu. Ha.
I’m a maple cookie girl too. You can’t be that Canadian syrup. Also did I tell you when I’m in Canada again this summer? We have to hook up if possible.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Happy anniversary, yesterday! And happy post-plague!
Thanks lovely, with emphasis on the lovely. You are looking marvelous and absolutely glowing in all your pictures.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Happy 12th!!! And happy no more flu. That blows! Tell the hubby that I will now never, ever bother with a flu shot again. (I only did it once because I had to when my dad has a stem cell transplant.)
Ave in that tutu thing it too much. Love.
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I owe you and Luce an audio, although now you know why I didn’t record one last week…I was on my death bed. Fully recovered now though.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
I got the flu shot AND still got the flu this year too!!! My doctor said the shot wasn’t very good this year. Glad you got some much needed rest though. I binge watched This is Us when I was sick. Hope you’re feeling better!
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I need to watch This Is Us. I hear so many good things.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Big hugs to you again Meg, being sick sucks! But I am so glad you are feeling better. I really do think that to sleep cures everything so I am glad you were able to get some rest in and some quality TV time. I have made quite a dent in Gilmore Girls over the past few weeks… First time watching it, always thought I didn’t like it… But here we are and I’m hooked!
Hope this week is going better 🙂
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Ahhhhh, I am loving that you’re watching and enjoying the Gilmore Girls. They’re banter is so damn witty.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Aww sorry to hear that you got hit with the plague, lady 🙁 But at least you managed to get a lot of extra sleep out of it… even though sick sleep isn’t exactly the best kind of sleep. But I hope you’re feeling better now! I constantly feel like I’m about to come down with something, but I’m pretty sure it’s just those pesky spring allergies. Apparently stuff is still blooming, even though it looks like it’s winter outside. Muah!
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I hear ya. Spring allergies seem to get worse and worse every year.
Thankfully I am fully recovered from the plague. You’re right. Feverish sleep is not the stuff dreams are made of.
It’s nice to see you around here again. Blows kiss.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
Oh my, I am glad to hear you are feeling better and way to look on the bright side!
Congrats to you and your husband! Did y’all get to celebrate despite the sickness? How did it feel to be reunited with lil’ Ave?
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We didn’t really celebrate since my Husband had to work on our anniversary. We’ll make it up to one another though.
It was good to get the kid back. I missed her.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Positives of the Plague (#80)
I am glad to hear you are feeling better right now. Anyway, happy belated anniversary. May you live your life happily ever after.
Thank you Leona. We’re working on it.
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