Week in the Life Post

I saw this idea on Shay's blog where she did a week in the life post, rather than a day in the life.  I thought it was a good way to give you a glimpse into our life.  This was last week, and it was pretty typical with a few different things.

I showered on Sunday night to get my week started off right, then I can spend less time getting ready in the morning.

Monday

I was up at 6:30 and did my hair and make up while E entertained Q in his room.  Then we all headed downstairs.  I try to things in this order so I don't get confused about what to do first (!): make coffee, make E's lunch, then my lunch, breakfast for Q, then E, then me.  On this day E had leftover noodles and I had leftover curry.  While I got it all ready, E practiced his spelling words.

A typical breakfast for Q - cereal, muffin and banana.  E had the same.  I had a bagel.

Dave goes into his office on Mondays so he was up and dressed and we all headed out.  I drive the kids to school on Mondays.

I enjoyed the sun streaming through my office window that morning.  I had a few specific things I needed to get done in the morning, which I like.  It is easier to start the week when you have work to dive right into.

I ate lunch in my office because I wanted to finish my book, but I usually eat in the lunchroom with others.

A mid-afternoon snack and coffee.

Picked up E from school and snapped a photo.  He was eating a chocolate leftover from the birthday party he went to the day before.   Then we picked up Q.

The mess after school and work. 

Dave got home mid-afternoon so he made us a frittata for supper.

Everyone went downstairs to play before bed.

I had a chiropractor appointment that evening.  I stopped into the library because I thought my hold book was there, but it wasn't.  I picked up a green tea on my way home and sipped on that while I read a book for a little while.

Then Dave and I watched Lady Bird and went to bed. 

Tuesday

We got up at about 6:30 on this day too, and Dave took the boys downstairs while I got ready for work.  I packed up E's lunch, this time leftover quiche, and then everyone left the house together as Dave was driving the kids to school.

It was a nice sunny day again which was nice.  I usually do yoga on Tuesdays at lunch but last week I took a break and went to the mall instead.  I picked up a spring coat for E and then picked up some running shoes for Dave.  He had ordered them online at The Bay and selected the pick up in store option, which is what I was there to do.  However it was a bit of a disaster when I tried to get them.  First I didn't know where to go and had to ask two people, then the staff at the "customer service" desk didn't know how to look up online orders, and then we figured out it wasn't actually ready.  So I ended up just going over to the shoe department and buying them, and Dave just cancelled his online order.  Very frustrating.  

Cookies and coffee mid-afternoon. 

I rushed home from work so we could eat quickly and E and I could go to the last soccer game.  Dave had fajitas ready for us when I walked in the door.  I was the coach of E's team and we had a great season.  The kids were all very good-natured and some are already little superstars on the field (gym floor).

(Modelling his new spring jacket)

#11 just like his mama! (perhaps with some influence on picking that number)

Our team

Then home to rest on the couch where we watched the new CBC drama Caught.

Wednesday

Q woke up with a fairly bad diaper rash so he was a little teary when he finally sat down to breakfast.  

E worked on his spelling again while I got breakfast ready. 

I drove the kids to school and in between dropping Q off at daycare and E off at school, I hit the mirror of a parked car.  The road is pretty narrow and I have been so careful all winter when it became even narrower with the snow banks, but I guess I got too cocky and didn't pay attention to where I was going.  I pulled over, took a couple of photos, and left a note.  Then after I took E to school I stopped by home so Dave could take a look at our car, but he just popped our mirror back in and there was no damage.  Oops!

I worked hard all morning as I tried to bill a few more hours on the last day of the month.

I attended a lunch and learn so I had catered lunch and we heard about some IP law topics for business lawyers.  I had to leave work early to go to another chiropractor appointment, and then I picked up Q.

E has swimming on Wednesdays so Dave picks him up and takes him.  Q helped me make supper (or rather he lost my page in the cookbook about 10 times)

After our supper of chickpea and sweet potato curry, Q had a bath and then I went to get gas in the Santa Fe and then to the grocery store.

I made pizza lasagna for our supper for the next night but switched out the meat for Yves products.    It turned out pretty well and smelled just like pizza.

Then Dave and I watched a bit of TV before going to bed.

Thursday

We were up early and Dave left for his trip to Arizona by 7:00.  We did the usual breakfast and lunch routine and then out the door.  I told E I wanted to take his picture by the door at school so he posed by the side door and the front door.

Because Dave didn't need coffee before he left, I didn't make a pot, and instead stopped by Starbucks to treat myself to a coffee there instead. I also went to Shoppers to get some wipes and diaper cream for Q.

I did go to yoga on Thursday at lunch, this is me on way with my mat and block. The yoga is in a neighbouring office building so it is very convenient to pop over at lunch.

I picked everyone up pretty early because we had to get home to eat supper before E's choir practice.  E got 10/10 on his spelling test, the practice paid off!

We ate our lasagna that I had prepared the night before, and then went to church for choir.  It was a challenge to keep Q occupied during the practice, I didn't want him to distract the kids who were singing, and I didn't want him making too much noice.  Eventually he just visited each pew, paged through a hymn book, and them moved onto the next one

After we got home, I let E download a new game on the iPad because he got 100% on his test, and then after he went to bed, I got myself some chips and wine and put on the Bachelor so I could catch up.

Friday

We got some snow overnight but it wasn't very much in the end, and less than everyone thought we were supposed to get.  

Coming downstairs

I dropped both kids off early because I needed to get to Markham for a meeting at 8:30.  I was later leaving than I wanted to be but the roads were clear and I arrived on time.  I think people had decided to stay home because of the "snow" and then when it turned out not to be very much, the rest of us on the roads were alone. 

My meeting went until about 1:00 and then I grabbed some lunch at Panera with some of other folks from the meeting.  I grabbed a couple of groceries on my way home.  I put on an episode of Queer Eye and then Downton Abbey (the series finale) and made our lunches for skiing, and called it a week!  Phew!

Thanks for reading through all of that.  These are always my favourite posts of others to read, so I hope you enjoyed a peek into our everyday lives!

For past Day in the Life Posts click here.

Weekend Recap

Dave was away this weekend enjoying some golf and sunshine in Arizona.  On Friday afternoon we played outside for a few minutes before going inside.  Q loves being outside and hates being dragged away when it is time to go somewhere.  It will be great when it is warmer and we can spend even more time outside.  

I got everything ready for skiing and then watched most of Phantom Thread, but decided it was wiser to go to bed early than watch the whole thing. 

I was up early to make sure everything was set up before 7:00 so I could register for Toronto rec programs.  It sometimes can take up to 45 minutes to get logged in, but this time I was successful in about 5 minutes and got the two camps and one swimming session I wanted for E.

Because we had some extra time we could watch a couple of shows before hitting the road.

We met our friends up on the hill and they took E for a couple of runs before the races started.  Q kept himself entertained walking back and forth on the bench, drinking water, and eating snacks.  

Then we suited up and walked over to the base of the race course.

Here comes E!  Tucking to the bottom.

While we waited for the next run, this little guy couldn't stay awake and fell asleep in my arms.

I actually laid him down for a little bit and he did not wake up.  I only left him there for a little while and then held him again.  

E's race group

After the races, Q and I had lunch while E waited for the podium awards.  Then I put Q up in the daycare (where he only cried for a few minutes) and went back to pick up E.  We had lunch and then went skiing for the afternoon.  It was my first time up on the hill this year and we had a good time!

I even managed a few jumps in the terrain park!

Hopped in the car and had the make the mandatory stop at Tim Hortons.

Everyone was tired when we got home, but E and I did sneak in some ice cream eaten directly out of the container and some episodes of Cake Wars.

On Saturday night I finished Phantom Thread and watched a little bit of The Shape of Water.

On Sunday morning E sang with the junior choir at church. 

After we got home and had lunch, Q went down for his nap and then E and I cleaned the bathroom and our bedrooms. 

We then went to Costco because we needed gas but E also requested we go inside for the samples. We did pick up a few things. 

Monkeys on the cart.

When we got home, E worked on his workbook.

And Q stood at the counter and took these snack bars we got at Costco in and out of the box about 10 times.

Dave got home around 8:00 and we watched the Oscars with a big bowl of popcorn.  I did not participate in a pool this year but I still filled out a ballot.  I got 16 out of 24 right, which is usually what I predict.  Happy for Sam Rockwell and Gary Oldman.  I had picked Three Billboards for Best Picture, but what I've seen of The Shape of Water so far, I like. 

Beauty Link Up

I had to laugh at a few of these because I am not someone who is very interested in beauty products, but here we go.

1. Eyelash Curler Yes or No?

No.  I used to have one but it eventually broke and I gave up.

2. Favourite Nail Shade?

I always go toward blue or dark purple.  I remember in high school when blue and green were released as nail polish colours and it seemed so edgy.  

3. Favourite Lipstick Shade?

I don't wear lipstick ever, only whatever gloss I have laying around.  My very favourite splurge is Fresh Sugar in Rose.

4. Blow Dry or Air Dry your hair?

Lately I have been in the habit of showering at night and letting it air dry, but I have always blow dried my hair.

5. Artificial Nails Yes or No?

No.

6. Foundation Yes or No?

Yes, well I have a tinted moisturizer but I consider that a foundation. 

7. Hair Up or Hair Down?

Hair down most days to start, but it often ends up in a ponytail by the end of the day.

8. Bar Soap or Body Wash?

Bar soap for my face, body wash for the shower.  I'm currently using this one.

9. Bath or shower?

Shower.  I think I can count on one hand the number of baths I have had over the past 10 years.

10. Favourite Body Lotion?

I don't really have one that I use on a regular basis (#fail), but I still have a bottle of body lotion from Arbonne, and I like it.

11. Do you wear perfume? If so, favourite scent?

Everywhere is scent free but I occasionally spray on some Sarah Jessica Parker Beauty.  I used to have the lotion and I really liked that too because it would last longer.

12. Do you shave your legs everyday?

No.  The hair on my legs is pretty blonde so I am able to let it go for a few days (maybe longer in the winter).

13. Favourite lip balm?

See question 3 above.

14. How old were you when you started wearing makeup?

I was thinking of this the other day, does anyone remember those tubes of sparkles that we used to put on our eyelids?  I remember having that in high school and that was the extent of my makeup for awhile.  I don't remember when I graduated to actual make up, but it was not until university that's for sure. 

Linking up with The Blended Blog

Friday Favourites

We ordered some new shoes for E since he burns through shoes like crazy.  Yes, they look huge because they are!

I love making a secondary bouquet of flowers out of a bigger bouquet.  My Valentine's Day bouquets got reused to make this one.

I love this meme.  I am definitely that person now. #loblaws

I read on Twitter this week that Frozen 2 is in the works and they may create a girlfriend for Elsa, which I think it amazing.  Like I said when I talked about skater Eric Radford, it is so important to showcase the LGBT community in mainstream media. 

E and Dave finally completed the robot that they got for Christmas.  It is a cute little thing and now only did they build it, E can learn some coding through the iPad to get him to do different moves. 

One of my favourite books from a couple of years ago, Americanah, is apparently being made into a movie, and starring, among others, Lupita Nyong'o, so I'm excited about that. 

Happy Friday Everyone!

Linking up with Andrea, Erika, and Narci for Friday Favourities

and The Blended Blog for Friday Loves.

New Things - Music

As part of my New Year's Resolution to try new things, I have been listening to more music at work in the afternoons.  We got a family account for Spotify for Christmas so it means I can always listen to my own playlists without having to share with Dave.  I will find an artist where I've like one or two of their songs and then I can find and listen to their entire album(s). So far I have checked out:

The Weakerthans - this is a cool curling song #Canada

Ria Mae - Halifax native, love her!

Others I like are:
Great Lake Swimmers
Hawksley Workman
Jenn Grant
Rose Cousins

You'll note a high volume of Canadian singers.  CBC Radio 2 Mornings and Drive play a good amount of Canadian content and that is where I will tune in to get away from the mainstream radio DJs and repetitive top 40 music. (By the way if you listen to any program on CBC Radio 2, if you go to their website you can find a list of every song they played under "Playlogs".)  They will play a good song by someone and I am reminded to check them out.

Another great thing about Spotify is that they suggest concerts in your area.  I went to see Lauryn Hill in September and I realized that I don't need to know and love every song of an artist to go to their concert.  It was fun to be out and watch the other concert-goers.  Even when I went to see Britney Spears in Vegas and knew every song, I loved seeing other people who know every. single. word. (and dance move).

(I sort of dissed the mainstream radio above, but I do love all of that music too.  Give me all the Drake and Taylor Swift and The Weeknd and Bruno Mars...)