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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Let’s get listing:
We were fortunate enough to have Juli and Stefan with us at the beginning of the week, and we soaked up every minute together, quite literally, considering the amount of water activities we scheduled on Monday and Tuesday.
We went to the aquarium and swam with the fish, or at the very least, got to touch a few. Admittedly, I screamed when my fingers made contact with the deep sea divers; twice. Thankfully, Ave was much braver and quieter.
We picnicked in the Metroparks right alongside the Rocky River. It was picturesque, again quite literally, and Ave was a model of patience, waiting for the photos to be done before diving in and attacking the food. She does not get that from me.
We went paddle boating at the Rock and Dock Marina. This is my second time partaking in a little paddle action, and despite the grayish skies, it was a blast. Perhaps because I got to sit in the back and enjoy it, while the men labored up front. It’s a fun and unique way to take in the Cleveland skyline. Tourist or not, I totally recommend it.
(Yellow is clearly our color.)
(There is no truth to the rumor we kicked the Hubby out of this picture purely so we could share it on social media. He prefers an iota of privacy in his life; so weird.)
(Thank you Juli for capturing this moment. I love this kid.)
Not to be outdone, we also went on the giant vessel, where the ground was certainly more stable and the midges (tiny non-biting bugs) were out in full effect. In Ave’s words, “Bug. Bug. Bug. Bug. Lots of bugs.”
(Ave quickly learned to cover her mouth to avoid eating the bugs. Protein, bro.)
Speaking of food, we definitely got our fill and even celebrated Taco Tuesday at one of my favorite local restaurants, Forage. The vegan cauliflower tacos were amazing. I didn’t even miss the cheese, and that’s saying a lot.
After Juli and Stefan left, I tried to keep the rest of the week low key so Ave and I could recharge our batteries (cough, mostly for me, cough). Aside from one beach party at Edgewater Live, we stuck to park play dates, bike rides and some solid screen time with popcorn. Ave is a huge fan of Winnie The Pooh, although she calls it pee and poo, which is very different. We’re working on it.
(Ave is beach ready, bucket and all.)
(This new feature at the park reminds me of an Ewok village. It’s a series of connecting bridges, at least two stories above the ground, with the connections being made from rope, wooden slats, or logs. It’s unreal, slightly terrifying, and Ave loves it.)
(Hooray popcorn. Confession: I ate most of the popcorn.)
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.
Haha OMG those pictures of Ave are so cute!! I love how she patiently waited for you to take the photos; what a bro 😉 Also can’t stop cracking up at the “pee and poo thing”…HA
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It took us a minute to figure out the pee and poo versus winnie the pooh thing. As you can imagine, there was some confusion. 🙂
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Ave – you are beautiful. Not to mention patient! Meg, were you that dang photogenic when you were that age? I can’t get over her smile.
Goodbyes suck!!! But, it seriously sounds like you gave your guests the best visit anyone could ever ask for. Hostess with the mostess. I can see how bringing yourself back down would be very necessary. Popcorn totally helps with that.
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Ave and I miss Juli and Stefan. Popcorn does help, but it’s not the same. 🙂
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Ave has serious modeling skilz – she seems to know the right facial expression for every photo op. Especially with the popcorn. Hooray popcorn!
Her facial expressions always crack me up. Unless she’s screaming No. That one is not funny, except it kind of is. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
First, your daughter is adorable! Second, it’s fun to play tourist in your own town sometimes. When we have out of town guests, I love seeing our little tourist town from their eyes! Finally, the “Ewok village” is totally cool. I wish they had one close by where I could take my grandkids.
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Yes! I love seeing our city through some one else’s eyes. Being a tourist can be fun and pushed me outside my own zone too.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
Big lol on Ave’s term for Winnie the Pooh. Omigod paddle boating. I remember how hard it is. You feel like your thighs are burning and you should be going faster but you’re barely moving. Lol. I would definitely prefer sitting in the back and having my husband paddle.
The back of the paddle boat is definitely the way to go. 🙂
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I LOVE the aquarium! We just drove to Chattanooga this weekend to the aquarium. I refused to touch the fish but fell in love with the otters
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I love the otters too; they’re so playful and fun.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
Paddle boating looks like fun. I’m not one for kayaking or anything that I could realistically fall into the water from but this, this looks like something I could do and a great way to see the city from another view!
Juli has captured some beautiful photos of Ave. It really looked like you had a wonderful, special time together with lots of smiles and great food. One day we will get to Cleveland! Promise!
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We also have something called Brew Boat here and you drink beer while working a big boat. I want to try it, but Ave is too young (21 and over only) so it’ll have to be a day when we get a sitter.
It was a wonderful trip and I love spending time with both Juli and Stefan. and we can’t wait for you and David make it one day too.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
Ave also has much more patient than I do when it comes to food…I LOVE aquariums! Even more fun with a little one.
Ave can be patient, but usually only when there’s something to distract her. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
My boyfriend also also hides from the camera. Hence the fact that his alias on my blog is Fuzzers. Although I actually do call him Fuzzers IRL. Such an unreasonable demand, not wanting every detail of his life posted on the internet for anyone to read. 😛
I want to visit this ewok village playground. Do you think I’d fit?
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You would fit in Ewok village. In fact, there are usually a lot of adults up there with little ones.
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
I wish we could borrow Aves energy for just a small amount of time because our puppy is zapping everything we’ve got. He’s pulling me about a mile and quarter three times a day and we still aren’t wearing him out.
Look at that little doll in the pin-up glam pose showing off her swimsuit!
Yech! I only swim in swimming pools for fear a fish (or minnow) or god forbid a leach! might touch me! I’d let out with a horrifying sound if a water toy floatie snuck up me, lol! I feel ya!
Also love the one of Ave avoiding bugs in her mouth. Can’t say I blame her, lol!
And as much as I love babies and toddlers, I might run them over to get to their popcorn….my most favorite snack! Especially with butter! Ave looks so happy to have it all to herself. I never share either.
Ave wears me out every day too so I think a puppy play date is on order. The two of them can wear each other down and we can eat buttered popcorn while avoiding fish. 🙂
Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: All Good Things Must Come To An End (#136)
I love the unicorn shoes!!!! I seriously want my own pair.
You and me both. My feet are small enough, I could probably make it work.
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She looks so much like you in that popcorn pic!!
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Ahhh! So exciting that you and Juli got to spend some time together.
Those tacos are making my mouth water. And Ave is a girl after my own heart–Winnie the Pooh was my childhood favorite! Can’t wait for the Christopher Robin film that’s coming out this year!
It was such a good time having Juli here. I love hanging with her and her husband.
fantastic time! so awesome to see Ave growing up 🙂 i love that she loves Winnie the Pooh. i did as well but can’t say Lulu does… yet. she’s really into kitties or she calls them “meow-meows” and we don’t have any but she loves them. i’m doing a kitty themed bday party for her on that note. and popcorn and Lulu are besties. she has a salt tooth which i’ve discovered i do as well- but my sweet tooth is still strong. i will always have room for salty and sweet things. amore.
Ave calls them meow-meows too. So cute.
There’s always room for sweet and salty.