Showing posts with label weekend. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weekend. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 November 2013

Low Energy

Unlike last weekend, my energy levels by the end of this Sunday are at the lowest. Not that I did not accomplish a lot, I went with the flow without really planning anything specific.

My husband was working, which meant that I was busy with my son. Today, he skipped nap and was miserable by 7-30pm. Putting to bed a tired toddler is no fun. I almost started screaming too, but held my composure and calmly put his PJ's on.

I started making lunches SO late, and felt exhausted. My skin feels terrible.

Long shower (for mom, it's really 6.5 mins) followed by mini spa like Vitamin C Microdermabrasion treatment by Body Shop were so refreshing by the end of it. Now all I need is a good night's sleep. And this image, totally lifting my spirits.

Have great week everyone. I hope you treated and re-energized yourself too.


Via


Sunday, 17 November 2013

Planned and Done

Some weekends are more productive than other I must admit. Some weeks, I may have lots planned, and nothing accomplished. It takes self-motivation and encouraging my husband to get our team together and get all those to-do's finally done! Not easy. Coordinating my husband's rotating weekend work, kids' naps, and even some adult time is always a balancing act.

In my head, come Friday, and I am go-go-go excited for the two days ahead. But our moods and even weather can influence us as to what we actually do. Half the time I just give up and do nothing. Well, not really nothing, but you know what I mean. Just cook, play, run around and pick up mess and toys, go outside, and relax during nap time (oh, and run that dishwasher).

Somehow this weekend was an exception, I blame good weather (+10 in November, hello?) and tons of "husband, can you help me with this it would be really great?"

Here is what we did (or crammed into our 2 days off):

1. Mowed front and backyard lawns, covered BBQ and A/C for winter, cleaned outside toys and put everything away.

2. On our way to the pool, saw Santa Parade, and detoured there instead with kids (the sunny day was perfect to be spent outside and not in the indoor pool). They loved it. We love it too, and so much free chocolate and candy!

3. I finally planted daffodils and tulips for spring and mulched the flower bed. SO excited to see them peaking in April.

4. Went to French bakery and picked up a delicious berry cake.

5. Cooked duck, brown rice, made a salad and had dinner with the in-law family.

6. Sorted and organized most of our toys. Wow, I am impressed.

7. I started ordering Christmas gifts for the family, this year I am doing something personalized.

How was your weekend?