It's been another full week of summer fun! I honestly can't believe how quickly the time is going. The saying "the days are long, but the years are short" is SO TRUE. Next week my co-workers will be heading back to work and it feels very strange knowing I won't be doing the same thing. As strange as it feels I am thrilled to still have some more time at home with my boys, and I am planning on fully soaking in these last 5 weeks of maternity leave. :)
Here are some "Friday Favorites" from our week:
#1 7 Year Anniversary
On Sunday, August 6th, Dustin and I celebrated 7 years of marriage. I don't know why, but 7 years felt like a very big milestone. If you add together the three years we were together in high school, the year we were engaged/dating, and the seven years we've been married, we've been together 11 years. We celebrated with a yummy (kid-free!) lunch and some shopping. We found a couple of fall decorations to add to our collection. Anyone else itching to get started decorating for the season?
#2 Trader Joe's Favorites
Last week we visited Trader Joe's and so our dinner menu has been extra yummy this week. We've enjoyed lots of meals using the items we purchased. Yummy food is always a favorite!
#3 Family Walks
We've taken a few of what Sammy calls "Family Walks" when Dustin wakes up in the afternoon. Sammy has been riding his scooter a lot this summer but typically complains about halfway through the walk and asks to hitch a ride in the stroller. This week he had ZERO complaining and rode his scooter like a menace! With him cruising on his scooter and baby Jack snoozing in the stroller, Dustin and I are able to chat - always a favorite of mine. :)
#4 Regular Work-Outs
I was so anxious to get back into the routine of working out regularly after I was cleared by my doctor and it has felt SO GOOD. I typically do a 20-30 minute class on the Peloton, followed by a 10 minute postpartum abdominal workout. I've really enjoyed the postpartum workouts as they are designed to "knit your abdomen" back together after baby by targeting deep core muscles. I really wish I had done this series postpartum with Sammy! My "abs" totally hurt afterwards so it must be making a difference. Haha!
#5 Sammy's Name Writing
Sammy and I try to work on some "school" stuff (AKA - fine motor practice) for a few minutes each day during one of Jack's naps. I am so proud of how his name writing has improved over the summer! You can see all of the letters - he just gets a little carried away making the letter "M"s. He typically has very little interest in writing or cutting, but we've been chipping away at it. I can't wait to see him improve over the school year!
#6 Afternoon Pool Time
After Sammy has his rest time in the afternoon we step outside to enjoy some sunshine. Well, Sammy enjoys some sunshine and baby Jack and I enjoy the fresh air under the shade. :) Sammy has gotten lots of use out of his pool this summer, and has quite the tan line to prove it!
Have the best weekend!
Happy anniversary to you and your husband.
ReplyDeleteAll of your food looks delicious and your family walks sound lovely.
Thank you, Kim!
DeleteHappy anniversary! Afternoon pool time sounds like so much fun.
ReplyDeleteMy big boy is definitely a big fan! Thanks, Joanne!
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