Week in the Life – Wednesday
8:05 am | Mornings around here. Even though Chloe has lived here longer, Willow definitely rules the roost. The end of the couch is her favorite spot so she can rest her head and look out the window. She will absolutely squeeze between Chloe and the armrest or completely push Chloe out of the way to get to her spot if she needs to.
12:41 pm | Balloons at work! We had a little event going on at work and these guys were bouncing around above my computer screen. I don’t post a lot about work here, but I’m glad to be a tiny part of helping Veterans buy homes.
5:21 pm | The pups are always waiting at the door when I get home and sometimes we have to go outside to burn off the energy that gets stored up while they wait for me to come in. So thankful for a space for them to run around safely.
6:32 pm | Our favorite Columbia spot – Flat Branch. A friend received some exciting news, so we met up for dinner and drinks to celebrate!
8:32 pm | I walk and talk on the phone with my mom about five nights a week. It’s an amazing time to catch up and normally the dogs walk with me. We’ve been doing this for over a year now – one good thing that came out of being at home due to the pandemic. We had a particularly beautiful sunset after a day of gorgeous weather.
9:52 pm | Wrapped up the book Radical Candor which I’m discussing with a friend at work. It was a good one and I’m thankful to spend time growing and chatting about leadership with others.
Week in the Life – Tuesday
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.
Week in the Life – Monday
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!
Nursery Vision Board
Make Your Own Vision Board Using This Tutorial
Putting baby’s nursery together has felt like a very daunting task – I’m caught in the middle of wanting to be prepared while also realizing that I’ve never had a baby and have truly no idea what they could possibly want nor do I have any idea what I could possibly find helpful. We’re strong believers in keeping things minimal and flexible, so I’m trying to narrow things down to what we really need and then go from there. We’re not going with any specific theme, and just sticking with a neutral color palette that says boy without screaming it (hopefully).
This look changed at least 5 times, but choosing our priorities and then working from those really helped to narrow things down. Our priorities, more specifically, were 1) a black crib (for some reason, very hard to find multiple options at a reasonable price point) and 2) a rocker that also reclined, so we knew that everything else would have to be flexible around that. I’m such a visual person so it’s nice to see the room virtually come together and cut out the things that I just couldn’t make work.
The first (and only) thing we have bought for baby or his room at this point, is this rug from Boutique Rugs. We have been thankful to have already been gifted with the rocker/recliner and the dresser which leaves us with just a few more nursery necessities. We are working with a relatively small space and at this point, there are still some things leftover from the room’s previous life that we are still needing to donate or relocate. Thankfully, we’re not planning on painting the room other than a few touch ups here and there. I painted it Sherwin Williams’ color Gracious Greige a few years ago and am still 100% obsessed with it.
I’m really hoping that this nursery will be a calm and cozy spot for all of us to enjoy and that, over time, the items that we’ve chosen can easily be transitioned into whatever makes sense for us down the road.
Links: Crib | Dog Photos | Rug | Rocking Chair | Curtains | Lamp | Dresser | Teddy Bear (no longer available)
Weekend Wrap Up
- I am twenty-three weeks pregnant and feeling good. I’m currently only fitting into the maternity clothes I’ve been buying over the past couple weeks and the bump is starting to really pop out.
- We are loving the Dispo App lately. Kevin and I are both working on cutting down our social media time, but both enjoy taking photos and documenting our daily lives. I love the way that this app filters photos and makes you wait for them to “develop”.
- I ate the best crostinis of my life at Pappo’s.
- We got our rocking chair delivered, thanks to my parents! Still a few items to move out of the room, but we’re making progress. More to come soon on the nursery!
- The weather was the absolute best and we definitely enjoyed lots of time outside.
About
Hi, I'm Jacqueline - believer, learner, and all around hobby enthusiast. I'm married to my highschool sweetheart, Kevin, and we live in the midwest with our sweet pup.
On this blog I share all kinds of things about my life - from my faith journey to the garden in my neighbors backyard. I've been blogging for almost eight years and use this space as a way to document my daily life.
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