I can’t believe it’s time for another weekly roundup. Time has been flying by; I genuinely can’t believe that we’re already in April??? It can’t just be me thinking we’re in turbo speed.
LAST WEEK’S WIN: Hitting a big deadline!! Woo! I have another, bigger one at the end of this month so it was kind of short-lived relief. Relief nonetheless and I need to be better about celebrating wins as they come; not just moving on to the next step.
THIS WEEK’S GOAL: Get outside every day. We have a week of gorgeous weather ahead and I plan on taking advantage of it while I can. I already anticipate having a few later nights in order to be outside during the peek warmth and sunshine!
WEEK OF OUTFITS 4.6.21
TUESDAY
I worked from home in the morning and then took my car to get serviced. I ended up working in the dealership waiting area for the full two hours. Even though it wasn’t that glamorous, it was so quiet and ended up being a great spot to get work done. Who knew? I checked into a local hotel right after for a workcation.
Shoes (c/o)
WEDNESDAY
I spent ALL of Wednesday essentially sequestered in the hotel room. I was desperate for distraction-free time to work and it ended up being perfect. Usually I can just put my head down and get through what I need to get through, but I knew I needed to be FULLY alone this week and it was just what the doctor ordered. I only left to do curbside pick up for lunch.
THURSDAY
I came back home and continued to work from the couch. It ended up being a lazy work day of just computer work.
FRIDAY
I felt so exhausted on Friday after a couple of sleepless nights in a row so I was trying to take it easy at home and wrap up work before the weekend. Nothing exciting.
Boots (hoping this is one of the final times I wear these until fall!)
SATURDAY
It was gorgeous on Saturday! I walked to our local coffee shop, picked up some flowers for Easter, and (honestly) laid around. A friend came over on Saturday night to watch basketball outside and it was just an overall great, low-key day.
SUNDAY
Mike and I opted to have a quiet Easter together at home. We sat outside in our side by side lawn chairs reading (lol!) and then had a big brunch just the two of us. Then we went and saw our nieces after their naps just to catch some of their Easter bunny excitement.
MONDAY
I had a mundane Monday planned– so I pulled out a fun dress. Literally nowhere to go and nothing to do besides sit on my computer, but somehow the dress made it feel a little more special?
SHOP MY OUTFITS
I agree with your other commentator who recommended you borrow or buy second hand as much of your baby equipment as possible. When I had my baby — 50 years ago! — we were on a very tight budget. I borrowed almost everything. One of the things I was given was the cutest wicker bassinet. I made a new skirt for it and bought a new mattress and loved it. It looked like this: https://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/bassinet-and-mattress-pad-set-2014/?catalogId=10&sku=1275937&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Furniture%20%3E%20Bassinets®ion_id=820120&cm_ite=1275937&gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudBy6xLzWW_sJSWkUvwyvfZ3MTrkWjFETu0c-sdwtnseUs3lkYMEv0lfxoCT38QAvD_BwE I also bought a changing table because no one had one to pass along. I would defiantly buy a new car seat and if I borrowed a crib I’d make sure it was up to current safety standards. One other mention. I recently had to use baby wipes — don’t ask why — and found they really irritated the skin around the opening (sorry I don’t know the proper name to call it!). So I’d use cloth wipes you have to wash. I did it with my baby — no disposable diapers then but I used a diaper service for the first two months. Good luck!
Your week of outfit posts are some of my favorites!! I love the outfit inspiration and the weekly updates!
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I love that last outfit!
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I totally understand working where you need to as well. Took my car for service and got soo much done at the dealership as well. I was so productive! I love love your mundane Monday look! You look absolutely stunning. I also like your real deal Carly looks! Comfy is the key!
Even in a sweatshirt you look classy!