8:30 am | Today I used a half day of PTO for a doctor’s appointment that I didn’t have until mid-morning. This meant that I got to wake up slow, cuddle with the dogs, and take my time getting ready for the day. Willow is clearly hating every minute of our extra time together.
9:57 am | With having a more curated capsule wardrobe of maternity clothes, I definitely notice when there’s laundry that needs to be folded. I’m pretty routine on getting the laundry done, but I could be better about putting it away in a timely manner.
11:28 am | Kevin and I snagged a selfie in the elevator after our appointment today. Baby is doing well and we got a few questions answered. I also signed up for a few classes to prep for baby’s arrival – it gets more real every single day. These appointments are pretty quick, which allowed me to pop on over to work after grabbing a bite to eat.
5:37 pm | Heading home for the day. My kanken backpack (complete with my mama bear pin Kev gave me for Mother’s Day) is my current staple during the week. It’s so much easier to carry everything on my back, so I’m definitely leaning toward a backpack style diaper bag as well.
6:22 pm | We’ve been doing Hello Fresh off and on for the last couple months, and I have to say that we’ve set our groove for things that we enjoy – both making and eating. It’s a fun way to mix up what we’re eating and try some brand new meals/foods, too. Tonight was the “Fully Loaded Pork Taquitos” and it did not disappoint. Tomatoes have been my jam and also my downfall *queues heartburn*.
7:50 pm | Spent some time studying Missouri’s Real Estate Business Conduct and Practice for an upcoming test. I’m sure this won’t be the only time it pops up this week. Peep those sweet pups snuggling on the couch in the back ground.
7:24 am | Since being pregnant, I’ve been sleeping in a little later. Throughout the week, Kevin typically gets up to let the dogs out and then they come snuggle back in bed with me until my alarm goes off (or let’s be honest – a little after my alarm). It’s one of my favorite parts of the day. I’ve always been a hop out of bed person, but pregnancy has really opened my eyes to the perks of the snooze button.
8:02 am | I started using daily contacts this year and it’s been a game changer. I had the bad habit of sleeping in my monthlys before (don’t judge) so getting to put in fresh contacts daily really is truly a luxury – and so much better for my eyes.
8:20 am | Today I let the dogs out before I headed off to work. Of course, they got their paws all muddy thanks to the recent rain which means that they also got foot baths when we came in from outside. Thankfully they know what to do when I tell them to “get in the bath” so it only takes us about 5 minutes.
5:40 pm | On my way in from work, I stopped to check on my peonies. Every year, I anticipate the blooms and never have I been disappointed. We’re getting close.
6:01 pm | We recently got the dresser all set up for the nursery. I am beyond excited about how it is all coming together and am super thankful to Kevin for taking some time to put it together.
6:30 pm | Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about slowing down and what it looks like to experience things at a speed that they were meant to be enjoyed – not rushing through, but also not going so slow that you’re wasting time. I think it’s a fine line. I spent some time hanging outside, enjoying the 60 degree weather and all the plants that are currently in bloom. There is so much gratitude for this day and this project that’s allowing me to spend time looking at my life in a way that will certainly be different in a few months.
As a side note, I’ve been doing this same project off and on for a few years. In 2018, we did Week in the Life in May and while I would say my life probably hasn’t changed much since then – I would certainly be wrong. If you feel like taking a trip down memory lane with me, check out these posts:
I’ll be sharing photos like these every day this week with Ali Edwards’ Week in the Life project. It’s not too late to get started if you feel like following along. Thanks for stopping by!
10:17 am // After our late night, it only makes sense that we slept way in. I’m not even sorry about it because it was the most amazing sleep of my life.
12:23 pm // Grocery trips and errands typically happen on Saturday mornings and this one was no different. We stopped at Chickfila for lunch beforehand so we could be fully prepared for all the shopping in store.
12:56 pm // “Am I also doing a week in the life?” – Kevin
HAHAHA
2:17 pm // Gas and a little windshield cleaning before heading home for a much needed nap. I wish I was joking.
5:54 pm // We invited a friend over for burgers on the grill before a movie. Kevin’s becoming a grill expert and I’m not complaining. One of my favorite things about Kevin is the way he serves his friends and family through hospitality and yummy food.
Friday is the best day, however, I really started slacking on photos. This project really starts to take a toll on you after a couple days, but I really want to finish strong. Hopefully tomorrow will turn out a little better.
7:40 am // Running a bit behind today, so why not invite the pup up on the bed (she sleeps in a Serta Perfect Sleeper Dog Bed on the floor) for some cuddles. Love all of our feet in this picture.
7:46 am // Roaming the backyard and scoping out the baby grass in that back corner. We just seeded and it’s finally starting to poke through the hay.
7:50 am // She takes up her normal spot next to me on the bed while I continue to go through my morning routine.
7:51 am // This is the first time I caught a photo this week, but I’m reading and studying one chapter a week with my friend Danielle. This week was Philippians 2.
8:30 am // Last year I started using essential oils and I’m a fan. Opened my DoTERRA box this morning to a couple new goodies for my repertoire.
7:00 pm // Grabbed dinner out with the hubby after work (which I forgot to document) but I found these when I got back. I swear they grew overnight. Peonies are my absolute favorite and I’m dying for them to open up.
9:33 pm // Kevin had plans in the evening, so I uploaded some photos for my blog and did some research for a vacation for the two of us. We ended up booking a little last minute trip to Vegas at 1 o’clock in the morning. WHO ARE WE?
Goodness gracious, do I have a lot to be thankful for. Here are just a few photos from Thursday.
7:13 am // I’m thankful for this sweet house and a place for Chloe. I hope I never forget the days I stood in the rain with her at the apartment after I had already done my hair for the day.
7:35 am // I’m thankful for beautiful light spilling through our windows, especially after a particularly dreary winter.
3:45 pm // I’m thankful for an awesome place to work (and I’m not just talking about when we have events like this one). I’m thankful that my passion for serving people and my career are colliding on a daily basis; it’s hard work but it’s always worth it. I’m thankful for a company that is always improving and that challenges me to do the same in all aspects of my life.
3:59 pm // I’m thankful for free food (always).
7:04 pm // I’m thankful for sunsets, hammocks, and giggling with my favorite guy.
With a little inspiration from Ali on Instagram, I went throughout my day thinking about the lens of savoring moments in my day. Sometimes it’s hard to complete this project when life feels the same day in and day out, but I love the patterns and routines. That’s what I’m trying to capture here.
7:46 am // Savoring morning routines and the feeling of not having to make new decisions each day. I have been keeping a very basic version of a capsule wardrobe and it’s really narrowed down the time it takes me to get ready in the morning. If I shower in the morning, I always diffuse my hair for a bit so I’m not arriving to work with a wet head.
8:02 am // Not really savoring much here – ha! I walked out the front door for work and saw that my lemon grass and some flowers were dug up by a squirrel.
2:03 pm // Savoring a clean space at work and a to-do list with lots of checked boxes. Today felt good.
4:32 pm // Savoring the excitement of gettin home a early and laying out back in the sunshine.
6:04 pm // Savoring time serving my sweet friends – tonight I took them salad and a chicken and swiss bake (similar here) that was originally given to me in the family cook book my parents put together for my 21st birthday. They asked family members to complete a recipe card for me and it turned out to be one of my all-time favorite gifts. I’ve added more cards of my own over the years and it’s what I use to make my meal plans on a regular basis.
7:24 pm // Savoring this beautiful sunset by stopping in the middle of the road in front of our house. I absolutely love the size of the trees in our neighborhood and the way the sunlight peeks through as it disappears for the day.
7:44 pm // Savoring moments like this while the weather is perfect for front porch sitting. Kevin went for a run so Chloe and I greeted him here when he arrived home.
8:36 pm // Savoring time to catch up on some reading. I currently have 4 books going – Great at Work, Ruth’s Journey, Capturing Light, and The Road Back to You. This one is Great at Work and I chose to read it this evening because I had a book club that was discussing it the next morning. Over the past two years, i’ve read more books than I’ve ever been able to and I’m just soaking in every moment.
11:05 pm // Savoring this sweet girl and her routines. Kevin and I giggle every single night when she shows up in the kitchen to be let outside when he’s in there getting ready for bed.
