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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

What's Up Wednesday

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I actually remembered to participate in a What's Up Wednesday.
What's Up Wednesday

WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...

This week I am single parenting, so I had to meal plan in order to save my sanity. My co-worker sent me a Blue Apron code to get a free week of meals. I got 3 meals, 2 servings per meal and even decided to try a week (where I pay) to see if I really like it. And if I want to try another meal service as well.

Sunday: Pork tenderloin with a verde salsa and panzanella salad
Monday: Sesame beef lo mein with bok choy and shishito peppers
Tuesday: Fresh gnocchi with summer squash
Wednesday: Tomato soup with grilled cheese
Thursday: Pizza night with my girls
Friday: Take out
Saturday: Not sure

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...

My trip to England, Scotland and Gibraltar last year (part 12 here, 3 here and 4). Rory is in England and it brings back memories of my trip last year which is almost exactly a year apart. I can't wait to go on another foreign work trip. 

WHAT I'M LOVING...

My Big Star Vintage jeans. Did you know that Big Star is not making their jeans anymore? Well I found that out and my favorite pair of jeans are from there, so I have been looking in their stores to find another pair before it is too late. I didn't find any in my stores nor on my work trips, but found the exact pair online with only one left and I bought them. They have a bit of stretch, hug all the curves and are so comfy.

I am also loving the dark chocolate covered divinity that I got at the Genoa Candy Dance this weekend. I shared the first piece with my girls, but have been eating a piece a day since then. I told the girls it was all gone.

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

Going to football games (the Wolf Pack is losing big time), potty training the girls and prepping our fall day trips. 

WHAT I'M DREADING...

I am not really dreading anything at the moment. I love Fall and all the fun that it brings.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON...

I have a work trip coming up, so I am working on finishing a few cases. Plus I am working on our clothes choices/theme for our Fall/Christmas photos at the end of October.

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...

We go to Apple Hill in a week and a half. I love going there. I get all things apple and pumpkin...apple donuts, apple pie, pumpkin butter, pumpkins, etc. Plus I have been going since I was a little girl and it is fun to show this tradition to my girls.

WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...

I am still reading The Perfect Stranger and have my eye on The Husband's Secret next. The Husband's Secret is by the same author as Big Little Lies and it is being made into a movie, so I need to read it before it comes out.

I am watching all the new Fall tv. All my shows are back on or coming back on and I couldn't be more excited.

Did anyone watch The Sinner? So weird and good.
WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...

Not much. Just some Pandora.

WHAT I'M WEARING...

My jeans I mentioned above, and a few things I have picked up at Nordstrom, Loft and J Crew.
Bobeau Bell Sleeve shirt


This shirt from Pearl and Monroe.
Pearl and Monroe shirt


WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

Saturday I am not sure what our plans are, but on Sunday I am having brunch with a few of my twin moms. This has been in the works for months and I can't wait to see them and dish. It has been too long and they really get me through the tough times with twins. I know I am not alone when they are going through the same things as I am.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...

October brings more football, Apple Hill, a work trip, Halloween (which is the girls second trick or treating) and so many get togethers. October is definitely a favorite month of mine.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...

The girls are pretty much fully potty trained. Now that I say that, we will have some accidents, but they are doing so well. They rarely have accidents anymore, hate when we put them in pull ups at nap and nighttime because they don't like the wet feeling and they are going both #1 and #2. This is huge as a lot of kids have problems with #2. I have the daycare teachers to thank for this because they did the most work. Sure we got them ready for it, but they really helped them out. We continue at home and during the weekends and I am just impressed with how well they are doing.

WHAT TV SHOW ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT THIS FALL?

I can't wait to watch This is Us because last season was so amazing.

18 comments :

  1. I hate when a company stops making something I love. I get they have to shake things up, but dang it. Yay for being potty trained!! That's the best feeling.

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  2. I need to get The Husband's Secret! Apple Hill sounds like it's going to be the best time! Yay for the girls!! That's huge to be potty trained and I'm sure you're happy! Did you watch This is Us last night?? Love that show!

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  3. Cheers to all the fun in the fall, especially FOOOOOOOOTBALL! What a fun trip to England, we didn't get there during our month in Europe, hopefully next year :)! Love the P&M top, so super cute, I know you'll rock it with style :)!

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  4. This Is Us is so good. The Husband's Secret was just ok compared to Big Little Lies!

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  5. That is so great that the twins are potty trained!! Way to go. I totally forgot that This is Us was on last night. Gotta watch it tonight. Such a great show.

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  6. The Husband's Secret is one of my favorite books ever! I liked it even more than Big Little Lies!

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  7. I'm so sad to hear about Big Star jeans! I love them! YES to the potty training! Bring on football, apples and all things Fall!

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  8. Interested to see what you think about Blue Apron. I have heard such mix reviews. Gnocchi is my favorite. I need to find something like Apple Hill around here!!! We always visit The Apple Barn in Gatlinburg when we go. I love all the apple-y things too! I liked The Husband's Secret, it was the first I read from Moriarty. Big Little Lies and What Alice Forgot are my favorites of hers. Congrats on the potty training! That is so awesome!!! I am nervous about that whole thing and I am sure our daycare will be helping out a lot too! And my sister. She is the potty training queen. I haven't heard of The Sinner. Do I need to check it out??

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  9. Yay for potty training success and LOVING that long sleeve top!!

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  10. Super jealous that you both get to go on international work trips - amazing! Sending you all the hugs this week, and now I'm totally craving grilled cheese and tomato soup... and pizza <3
    Green Fashionista

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  11. Yep - read The Husbands Secret... its a good one.

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  12. Tomato soup with grilled cheese sounds like my kind of night! That is always my go-to for dinner when B isn't around!

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  13. YAY for football and grilled cheese/soup nights. My Heels are not doing well though. Jess at Just Jess

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  14. I am packing the Husband's Secret for my trip to Boston tomorrow! let's read it together! You have me wanting tomato soup and grilled cheese now. May need to make that Sunday! Good luck with the rest of the single parenting!

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  15. I still need to sit down and watch This Is Us! All i've heard is good things.

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  16. I feel like our husbands get to go to some pretty cool European countries. I hope your week has been going well with the girls. That's great that they are potty trained! Beautifully Candid

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  17. Did you like Blue Apron? I love the idea of dinner planning made as easy as possible!

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    1. I liked it, but I only liked 2 out of the 3 meals. I want to try other services as well.

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