A me day...

If you have not had any "me" time lately I highly recommend it.  My schedule used to be such that I was guaranteed at least a morning to get stuff done and have a bit of time to do what I wanted and not have a toddler at my heels.  This week was the 1st week in over 3 months that I have had such a time, and it was glorious.

Due to scheduling, it wasn't so much a day as an afternoon, but hey, it totally worked!  I didn't do much.  I ignored all of the dishes in the sink and the laundry that needed to be put away.  I ignored the huge list of things to do before baby comes, even though it is becoming more pressing everyday.  I caught up on a TV show or two, took a nap and goofed off online without guilt.  I needed it!  I would have started the next book on my list, but a nap was much needed for this prego.  Heck, I even had a good and needed cry.  It energized me to the point where when my hubby and baby boy got back home, I was able to fully engage with them and connect.  It was marvelous.  I highly encourage you to take a "me" afternoon.  It will make you a better homemaker in the long run.  Here are some fun things you can do:

Go on a walk
Sit outside and stare at the sky
Read a book
Take a nap
Bake something for FUN
Do a fun project
Watch TV/Movie
Sit and drink a hot beverage while it is still hot (a rarity in my home)
Go to stores you love, and window shop
Get a pedi/mani
Take a uninterrupted bubble bath

See, there are lots of fun things to do! What is your favorite "me time" activity?

Cheers!
Ashely

Pinterest Inspiration

I LOVE pinterest.  I spend way too much time on it, and find some pretty amazing ideas.  I thought I would share some of the ideas I plan on completing this summer.  Even if I don't get to them, they are great for inspiration!

Easy way to make tutu's from here

Easy car storage from here

Great craft storage idea from here

Alphabet board on an oil pan from here

Decoration made from paper towel rolls from here

These projects may be a bit ambitious for me to tackle all of these (and other projects I want to do this summer) with a baby coming sometime in the next 5 weeks (give or take).  I only get a short 6 weeks of maternity leave, and then I have to quickly adjust to being a working mom of two.  Feel free to follow me on pinterest, and let me know so I can follow you too.  What projects have you found on pinterest?

Cheers!

Ashley

Monday Meal Plan

Apologies for this being a day late, yesterday was quite a day and I went to bed early as I was totally exhausted.  Here is our plan for dinners this week :)

Monday: Shell pasta w/ white cheese sauce

 Tuesday: Chicken Parmesan Bake

Wednesday: BBQ pork w/ corn bread

Thursday: Crock Pot Potato Soup

Friday: Pizza night

Saturday: Left overs!

Sunday: Family dinner at my parents

Cheers!

Ashley