Get you 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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Last week was another good one and not just because I ate my own body weight in Girl Scout cookies; damn those plucky little people hocking sugar filled, chemical laced, biscuits. Stunted spawns of Satan I say, even if they are family.
Last week wasn’t all type two diabetes though, and in my own way, I had some pretty impressive, yet small victories. Instead of prattling on about pounds of laundry, copious kitchen antics or regularly scheduled outings with the tiny dictator, I’m focusing on my tiny triumphs today.
Let’s get listing:
I put down a book halfway through to start another, which is unheard of for me. I read each book, start to finish, no matter how much I dislike it because dammit you finish what you start. Except this time.
I tried out the kids playroom at a new gym, since the tiny dictator has thus far refused all attempts to be left alone and it was a success, mostly because her bestie was there too. Whatever, I’m calling it a win, even though my leg muscles and non-ass ass definitely disagreed with me the next day.
I filed our federal, state and local taxes, and it’s only early March. Cue booze filled happy dance, without the actual booze because cocktails and counting don’t mix.
Speaking of beverages, I won a game of beer pong. My partner was on fire, although I did manage to sink the last, and therefore the most important, cup.
(If you’re not playing beer pong in a seventies styled basement, you’re doing it wrong.)
I got my hair colored for the first time in years because growing it out is all fun and games until your grey starts taking over. My curls are coming back, which is rather refreshing.
Despite some minor palpitations and general anxiety, I booked a trip, tiny human free (!!!), to see these lovely ladies. It’s been far too long since our saucy little threesome has been together, and I’m looking forward to a long weekend of debauchery and mayhem with a side of really good food. Snail riding would be a bonus.
Now it’s your turn. I’d love to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What is something you accomplished in the last week? Big or small. Did you know millennials don’t put beer in their beer pong cups because they want to be sanitary. They use water and drink their beer on the side which means they’re playing WATER PONG. In my professional opinion, it’s not beer pong if there’s not a little dysentery involved.
I’ve been meaning to say how much I’m digging your locks! I didn’t know you had curly hair. And though you’d be beautiful no matter the color, the new hue’s got hot mama all over it.
Congrats on so many personal wins this week!! Now I just want to know who your friends are who had you guys over for beer pong. They are obviously the coolest. And just helping you get warmed up for this coming weekend, ya???
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It’s friends I’ve know for 20 years now. We celebrated his birthday this past weekend and we’ll go out and celebrate mine this weekend. March is a good month for us. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
Wow I had no idea you were even allowed to change the rules and most important facet of beer pong! Seems like the drinking games police should arrest you. Hahaha the drinking games police. They probably run around in neoprene suits or sumo suits.
I am so thrilled for your upcoming trip!!!!!! That is the best news ever! I’m excited and can’t wait to read about it.
If a book sucks enough I’ll stop and drop. Life’s too short.
I’m excited about the trip although also terrified at being apart from the tiny human for three days!!!!
Another new rule was two balls, which I actually thought was quite clever. Ya gotta have beer in the cups though.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
I need to know what book you didn’t finish!
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I can’t remember the name right now but it was something about A Writer in the Kitchen and it was more of a quirky cookbook than a memoir. I felt misled AND despite that, I will likely go back and finish it.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
There’s only one book I don’t remember being able to finish, and that was Robinson Crusoe that I had to read for an intro English class. The funny thing is that I ended up getting an A in the comparative essay I had to write about it… but you better believe I Cliff Notes the hell out of that 😆
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They really need to revisit the classics we’re forced to read in high school. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
I LOVE your curls! They just look like summer must be on the way so fresh and breezy. I’ll bet Ave will sport curls also which will compliment her personality.
Every mom needs a child and partner free weekend. I think at least once a year! As my kids got older, I extended mine to a 5 days. And no, I didn’t get homesick or worry about them at. all. Four children will do that to a person! I want to say “enjoy”, but I’m fairly certain it’s a given.
It’s a little nerve wracking being apart from Ave for three full days, yet I know I’ll have a blast, and it’ll be just as good for her as it will for me. A little independence never hurt.
I think her hair might be curly. It’s getting a little kinky and wispy the longer it gets. Time will tell.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
My confession is that I didn’t actually begin taking those little indulgent getaways until my third one. Sooo leaving them was not hard! We had been having overnights with various children here and there with our oldest at our in laws who lived closer but they were not prepared our second! By the time the third baby was a year, the second, now 2 1/2, so ADHD I was begging any family member to take him off my hands for 24 hours even though it entailed an eight hour drive to drop him off! I then stayed minutes away in a nice little inexpensive cabin and a book.
As time, 7 years, actually, and one last little guy came into the picture, our finances improved and I was able to in a much nicer place near home, for near a super mall surrounded by great restaurants and my husband took up the reigns of child care, now working from home.
It’s amazing how much they uproot our lives and yest, I wouldn’t change a thing.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
Hehehe I’ve never heard of the water pong thing, though I have to say it’s sort of appealing. I am always a bit grossed out about the whole ball going on the floor and then your cup thing. But it is part of the fun as well, you’re right. And it’s THE BEST when you get that last shot in.
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We have a wet rag we use to wipe the ball off when it hits the floor so it’s not nearly as disgusting although beer pong should be a little dirty and gritty. It’s part of its charm. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
Love the hair and excited to follow the trip with the girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks; it feels so good to get rid of those greys.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
Now that I think about it I don’t know if I have ever put a book down part way through, No matter if I like it or not I have this feeling of needing to finish it, How stupid of me! I am taking a cue from you and if I don’t like a book in the future I will have the power to start a new one.
Anyway, I am so jealous that you did your taxes already.
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It was incredibly freeing. Do it!!
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
You guys get the coolest Girl Guide cookies down there in the US. We only have two kinds! But as long as we have the mint thins I’m happy. I have two boxes in my cupboard as we speak. And in fact, I’m about to have two cookies in my hand.
Haha I’m a millennial, but I grew up playing beer pong the good old fashioned unsanitary way! Although that might explain getting sick more times in university than any other time in my life combined. 😛
Love the hair!
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You were building immunities for later in life. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
I used to never quit books…but several years ago a read a couple that I absolutely hated and that broke me of the habit. I still rarely quit on a book, but also life’s too short to keep reading something you hate.
Amen. Preach sister.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Small Victories (#123)
Love the hair! And the curls. I wish mine would either curl or be straight, but no such luck. (It was perfectly straight until I moved to humidity-laden New Orleans 10 years ago, and it’s never recovered.)
Not finishing books has always been difficult for me, too, but I’m pleased to say I finally broke the habit! (Actually, I’ve *not* finished TWO books in the last week!) Life’s too short to torture yourself with bad books.
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Humidity turns me into a chia pet.
Confession: I will probably go back and finish the book. It rankles me, not completing it. Ha!
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Yay for our play date/weekend!!! I’m finally emerging from my cluster fuck of a move and I’m really looking forward to seeing you two. I don’t have beer pong, but I do have Girl Scout Cookies. No guarantees they’ll still be here… 😉
Please eat all the girl scout cookies before I arrive. I don’t need beer pong; I just need you (and your lovely wine collection).
Meghan recently posted…Simple, Sweet, and Salty Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
I still can’t get over beer pong without the beer. The only time I have done it was when we subbed beer for prosecco… Which was a great idea. Subbing beer for tequila was not. :-/
And high five from me about the book. God I find it so hard to give up a book, even if I hate it.
Jen @ Chase the Red Grape recently posted…Week in Review
Prosecco pong, now that’s a game I can get down with.
Meghan recently posted…Simple, Sweet, and Salty Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
oh I lused to love tag along cookies – I need to get my hands on a box!
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If I had any left, I would send them to you. Thankfully, they’re all gone and I’m back to eating less sweets.
Meghan recently posted…Simple, Sweet, and Salty Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
I used to be so strict with finishing books even if I didn’t like them. But then I realized that there are so many good books out there and I will never be able to read them all so there is no reason for wasting my time with one I don’t enjoy. It was hard in the beginning but it will get easy at some point and no I am just nah very quickly… 😉
I love that you guys played beer pong. I am such a bad partner as I rarely make a strike but I am a good partner when it comes to the drinking part haha.
I love the new hair colour. It suits you <3
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I have never even heard of those GS cookies, they have come out with so many fancy new flavors over the years. YAASS For your upcoming adventure with your threesome. You deserve some free time with friends.
Brittany recently posted…Onward
I know how it feels to not be able to give up on a book. So mad props to ya for learning to let go of things that don’t suit your fancy. WOO for getting those taxes done.
One accomplishment from my week was allowing myself to take time off from studying and enjoy my Spring Break spent in the Northeast.
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