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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The Hubby’s brothers and their family were in town last week so I knew we were going to be spending every moment together. As a result, I removed my expectations for normalcy. I gave myself a pass on all things blogging and general adulting. Without my own added pressure, we had a really great and stress free week. Granted, I intend to spend the next few days recovering, curled up with my kid and a coffee cup, but I wouldn’t change a thing.
Let’s get listing:
We spent Monday at my in-laws just chilling and grilling; out that is. Fresh salmon, hotdogs, and corn on the cob. Ave got her mitts on the latter for the first time, and she’s definitely a fan, which isn’t surprising given her love of all things edible.
On Tuesday, we headed to Toledo for a fourth of July party with more extended family. We went swimming, socialized and ate all the food. After a day of rousing play, Ave slept right through the fireworks while we watched from our front yard.
On Wednesday, we did our usual park circuit, only this time with cousins, aunts and uncles in tow. Later on, the adults went out for dinner while grandma and grandpa baby sat the little people. This was Ave’s first time going to bed without nursing first, which is huge. I see freedom in my future.
On Thursday, we had lunch on the East Bank at Coastal Taco where Ave went to town on my Spanish lentil tacos and black beans. After eating, we walked along the boardwalk before swinging by the Cleveland sign for a family picture. In the evening, the Hubby and I hosted a planned pizza party at our house, where we made and served up five different kinds of pizza, including a Buffalo blue cheese chicken pizza and a veggiefied pie. No one left hungry.
Friday found us back at the in-laws house and the local swimming hole. Ave had a blast and I got to hit the water slide with my niece. I totally screamed on the way down. That same night, we dined alfresco at Humble Wine Bar and listened to Carlos Jones play, a local reggae artist, while grandma and grandpa baby sat once more.
On Saturday, we hosted an impromptu brunch at our house complete with mimosas, Breadsmith pastries and Swiss chard from the garden. We hung out at the house all day until the last brother left for the airport. That night, I was in bed by 9:30 p.m. and asleep by 9:32 p.m..
On the seventh day, we rested, also known as grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, and cavorting in the kitchen. All in all, it was a phenomenal week.
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.
Your brunch turned out phenomenally. Any guest who got to partake should feel like royalty. Wow what a filled week! Family time is such a joy, but as an introvert and a lover of routine, it’s exhausting. Hopefully this week will be a nice recoup for you.
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I’m not sure about royalty, especially when you factor in everyone contributed either by bringing food, doing some kitchen work or both. I put my guests to work. Ha!!
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Phenomenal. Is. Right. This is an incredible WIR. And seriously?? You have the most photogenic child I have ever witnessed. She seriously just grabbed the corn like that!? Yes Ave!
What lucky grandparents to get in so much alone time with Ave. Thank you to them for letting you adults get in some delicious eats. Congratulations to both of you for the first night without nursing – that must feel pretty big for you. Oh, and no waterslide ride is complete without a good scream.
So glad you had an awesome week!!
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It was a great week and mainly because I gave myself a pass on my own to do lists. I would have made myself banana shorts trying to get it all done and have fun. This way, I got to have a great time without stress.
Ave loves her food. Just like momma.
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Meg,
I love how you let expectations go and thrived, nay, soared thru the week. Well done!
I’m trying to let my expectations go. Yes, yes, Yoda says there is no try. But still.
I accomplished sending my spouse off for parts known, St Paul, but hey–no one’s shooting at him this time.
That’s a plus.
I also sent my girl off for parts semi-known (the college just down the hill) for a Women in Engineering camp. And then 6.5 hrs later I dropped off her forgotten headphones, hat, shampoo, conditioner, and comb in a 15 minute round trip which did NOT involve a hug and a kiss. Sigh.
I remember when she had messy-face-satisfied-smile photos in her highchair . . .
My biggest accomplishment, though, is my first recipe video. Shot entirely with my iPhone and dorked with in iMovie, it’s a freshman effort and I’m proud of it. All the versions (short for FB and long for the post). Practice will hopefully make perfect before I need to do it for real.
Now to let go of expectations of getting a damn thing done before we leave on our epic trip in less than 2 weeks.
Have a lovely!
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No gunfire is a huge plus. I’m happy for you both in that regard.
Your video was fantastic. I’m super impressed and need you to teach me your ways, O’ Wise One. I made one using Lumen5 at your suggestion, and I really liked it, although it’s not quite the real deal.
Enjoy your trip! I hope you’re going somewhere fun.
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I always need a day to get everything back together and recovery from having company. And how fun to do a pizza party. We had pizza night for just the two of us Saturday =)
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I love at home pizza nights.
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Buffalo chicken and bleucheese pizza is my FAVORITE. Fun fact: we picked it up on the way home from our wedding. Best pizza I ever had. Also, Ave’s black bean face Glad you got to eat some good food and spend time with family and let the rest go.
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Letting the rest go was the hard part, but so worthwhile.
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What a super social week, lady! Love it! It was a strange week with the holiday, etc. that’s for sure. I hosted a brunch this weekend too! Happy Monday, my friend! 🙂
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I love hosting people. It’s fun to set a nice table, give people good food and enjoy their company.
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OMG HER FOOD FACE IN THAT PHOTO!!! Ha ha ha! I love her grin. I love that kid. They put in those double swings at Cultus Lake–I saw them for the first time and wondered how they worked! Callum didn’t see them, thankfully, otherwise he’d be in that swing (and I as well) all day long. He’s obsessed with swings. I’m glad you guys had such a fun week! YAY! And good news about the nursing! FREEDOM!!!!
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Well the nursing freedom was a one night deal, but it’s nice to know it’s possible.
Ave loves the swings too, so much that grandma and grandpa installed one in their backyard. 🙂
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looks like you had a fun week!! I miss our park days. enjoy every second!
I’m trying to soak it all up, every minute, every snuggle, every nose kiss.
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Your week sounds lovely…the occasional pass on general adulting is so necessary. And all that food!
I should take a pass on general adulting more often. We all should.
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Sounds like a great week! I wonder what the server at a restaurant would do if i ate and got food all over my face…somehow I don’t think it would be nearly as cute.
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Babies get away with everything because they’re so darn cute.
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That pizza night you hosted… Woah you really are the queen of pizza topping pairings… Both david and I wanted a slice of each! And I still don’t know how you worked your magic and pulled together that brunch so quickly – your sense of calm an hour before everyone arrived was inspiring.
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Since it was an impromptu brunch, I basically had no time to panic. That and I value my free time while Ave naps so fiercely that I refused to panic. And in the end, everyone brought something and it all worked out wonderfully.
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That messy face pic…She looks SO satisfied with herself! (I don’t blame you, kid.). And the pizza…after all the pics I’ve seen lately, I’m going to have to have pizza soon.
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Mmm pizza. We love pizza in my house.
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oh goodness i love that swim outfit! playing outside is the best, fresh air for the win!!! what a glorious week you had. i can’t wait to reunite when we’re older… i mean they’re older lol
The little cherry swimsuit is my favorite. She’s just so stinkin’ cute in it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Babies, Blueberries and Blood Sugar (#91)
Sounds like an absolutely fabulous week filled with amazing food and fun times with family! I feel like Dr. Seuss after all of those “F” words. I’m seriously in love with Ave’s bean face too. She looks pleased as punch with herself. Ha!
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She’s turning into a little entertainer. A little positive feedback and she’s so pleased with herself.
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Ave is coming off the boob?! Bad for her, good for you. 😉
I want to follow you around and eat. Ave too. It looks like she really understands how to dive into her food with passion.
I wish. She seems more attached than ever to the boob.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Babies, Blueberries and Blood Sugar (#91)
Yay for living more stress-free and saying yes to the now. Loving that video! Score: Ave – 1, Corn – 0
Dining al fresco is the way to go in my opinion. That charcuterie board is mezmerizing.
By the way, I was AMAZED by the brunch you put together on short notice. Teach me your ways!!!
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I think the brunch being impromptu saved me because then I had NO time to stress over it. Ha!!
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Looks like fun! I am rocking the studying over here and kind of hating it =)
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Oh yuck, too much studying is no fun. I hope you got some time off over the weekend.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Babies, Blueberries and Blood Sugar (#91)
Well now, that truly sounds like a beyond phenomenal week. Any chance I can join you the next time one of those packed with family fun and food rolls around?
Safe to say Ave is a going to become a foodie – I especially like her fondness of legumes as pictured ;). And a night without nursing? You win! Makes me wonder if girls are easier to let go off their mum’s boobs. A colleague of mine weaned her baby girl after around nine months or so, I think? Not happening for P. yet ;).
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I think that one night was an a rare occasion because she’s been attached to the breast this morning. It’s rather exhausting.
Also, you are welcome anytime.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Babies, Blueberries and Blood Sugar (#91)
Sounds like a busy week! It also sounds exactly like what we do when my in laws come to town. They were here almost all of last week and every minute is spent with them! I was also glad that this week was a little more normal! All your food looks soooo good!
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You gotta soak up that family time while you have the chance.
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