I started off yesterday thinking I was going to make today’s post a WIAW post, but as I got about 2/3 of the way through the day, I realized I had already missed taking pictures of at least three different things. Oops.
So I suppose today’s post could be somewhat of a pseudo WIAW post, except, it’s missing quite a few things. Ya know…it happens.
But the day was a typical Tuesday; not too exciting, and it seemed to draaaaaag. Seriously, what IS it about this day of the week?! I managed to roll out of bed early enough for a workout (21 Day Fix Upper Body) after having skipped out on Monday. It definitely felt great to start the day off on the right foot!
Shortly after I got to work, breakfast was consumed: Mini Frosted Shredded Wheat + banana + almond milk and coffee.
I think it’s also worth noting here that I’ve managed to go almost a full week without buying coffee. Okay, actually now that I think of it, it might only be like 3 work days, so I take that back. Maybe I’ll be better this week?
There were a few snacks consumed after breakfast, since the bowl I packed was a bit smaller than I realized, and then it was on to lunch. It was sad and lame, and also way too small, but it was all I could manage to grab as I was running out the door ridiculously late that morning.
It was a mix of thick-sliced deli turkey + some leftover rice, peas, carrots, and mushrooms. It was okay, but certainly not very satisfying.
It wasn’t long after that when I found myself in my co-workers candy jar. She’s always got some seriously GOOD stuff.
Krackel = forever my favorite out of the bag of Hershey Miniatures. What about you guys?
Later in the afternoon I found myself digging into my peanut butter jar, and also grabbed a few handfuls of blueberry almonds.
I’ll tell ya…packing a substantial lunch makes SUCH a difference. Note to self: get my act together for the rest of the week!
About 17 hours later, the work day was overrrrr.
And, side note, I am LOVING this new top I got last week from Stitch Fix! I can’t wait to share the rest of the details of my fix, hopefully tomorrow.
Once I got home, I chatted with my mother-in-law who was watching Lucas for the day (she watches him on Tuesdays) and got me caught up on his day. I also discovered that a rug I had ordered from Wayfair (this rug) was delivered a couple of days early (YAY!) so I played around in the office to try to figure out how to arrange things. As of right now, I still can’t figure out a way that I really love it…I’m terrible with this stuff.
Oh, and disregard the mess and and random rug pad sticking out. I think a bigger rug might look better(?), but the next size up in this rug won’t fit under the doors. Ay yi yi.
And as for the title of today’s post…I have officially put grocery shopping off for three days now. And I still have no desire to go.
So last night, we ordered grilled chicken salads for dinner because, well, we ate Dino nuggets the night before that that’s really all we have right now.
And then we all hung out together while Lucas got his 20 minutes of iPad time (he’s become obsessed with it lately, so we’re trying to only let him have 15-20 minutes before bedtime – it’s a struggle).
Once tubby and bedtime were taken care of, it was couch time with Jay to catch up on the day and watch a recorded episode of Quantico. Are you guys watching this show?? It’s GOOD!
Happy Wednesday, everyone! Make it a great one <3
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Some Fun Reads for Your Wednesday
Andrea @ pencils and pancakes says
I can’t tel from the pic, is that rug furry? I like the pattern but I want one that’s more flat than thick.
Courtney says
Haha yes it’s a shag rug :)
Alyssa says
Can I ask what app or website Lucas likes on the iPad? My son is 2.5 and we haven’t let him use ours until recently and I can’t seem to find anything age appropriate! Thanks!
Courtney says
We’ll usually let him use the YouTube Kids app (he loves Disney Junior and videos of cartoon monster truck buses that teach colors). We also have one called “Car Puzzles” which he loves, as well as Elmo 123 (teaches numbers) which I think is great!
Corey says
Kids at work are always playing abcmouse and it’s AMAZING to see what they learn on it. I work with kids who end up spending a lot of time in the hospital, and am always stricken by how that app teaches them so much
Courtney says
I’ve been wondering about that app!! I tend to usually just go for the free ones, but I’ve heard great things and am starting to think it may be worth it. Thanks, Corey!
Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
Thanks for posting the Cheerios recall alert – it is scary for those of us with Celiacs/wheat allergies!
Katrina says
I had nearly the exact same thing for lunch! Except maybe about 46 times bigger portion plus yogurt and a plum, but still! :D
Courtney says
LOL mine needed to be about 46 times larger too ;)
Tessa says
I would put the rug in the middle of the room! Keep the desk off of it, that way the desk and other furniture stuff is on the edge of the room while the rug is in the center/focal point.
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
I love the rug! So cute! I am so into geometric patterns right now. I just got one for my son’s room and i love it so much!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Personally, I like the second photo of the office (the one on the right) the best. Interior design isn’t really one of my strong points (thank goodness for Pinterest…am i right?!) ;)
alyssa says
Love the rug! i would have it so the furniture is not on it, so the rug is in the middle of the floor and furniture is around it. :)
Katy says
I feel your struggle when it comes to interior decorating. I am so bad at it! I love the items you have picked for your office though – it’s adorable. I really like the desk positioned facing the doors – mostly so you are able to see out the window. I love the rug too…super cute.
Our two year old is obsessed with the iPad too. You’re doing way better than us though – we try to limit him to 45minutes a day! It’s a struggle though…and when I’m at home with both kids (I also have a 5 month old) by myself…sometimes it’s a necessity. Basically, don’t beat yourself up too much. I think as long as they aren’t on it for like 4 hours at a time, they should be good to go ;)
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I totally feel you on the needing to plan out meals better. I end up not making/packing enough and then just snack alllll day. Workin’ on it! I love the little Mr. Goodbars in those bags of Hershey’s Miniatures :D Hope your Wednesday moves a little faster than your Tuesdsay!
mallory says
yes, the rug definitely needs to be in the center of the room with the furniture around it, but I think what the room really needs is a bigger rug in general!
Courtney says
I think you may be right…I’m just not sure what to do about it much bigger because I need to be able to open/close the French doors!
LMM says
Love the new rug! I like the set-up in the photo on the right. It’s too bad the bigger size doesn’t fit, but I think this size works fine.
Shel@PeachyPalate says
I’m in and out of grocery shops delivering stock all week so I never stop picking up groceries as I go…always forget something!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
That blue top is super cute.
I hear you on the grocery shopping. Last night I had to force myself to go after classes because I knew that if I went home first I wouldn’t go.
Annie says
Whaaaat, no dessert ? ;)
Courtney says
LOL ohhh, there was definitely dessert (cookie dough ice cream!) I just finished typing up the post before I ate it ;)
Lisa says
The new rug looks great. I like how the second set-up is placed. I’ve been pretty bad with the grocery store thing too (I was lazy the other night so I made frozen pepperoni pizza puffs…..so bad, but soooo good.)
Liora- Allthingsloveli says
I love your new rug! I do terrible meal planning I feel like I end up shopping almost everyday ahhh
Sarah @ Seriosuly Lovely says
My favorite Hershey’s miniatures are the Mr. Goodbars. ;) I forced myself to go grocery shopping today but then I was too tired to actually cook dinner lol. Love the rug! It looks like it would be wonderful to sink your toes into.
lee says
We had a tough time finding the best rug for our living room. I think we bought and returned 3 or 4 before we found a winner at Lowe’s. Then it took another couple of days to decide how to work the furniture around it. Who would have thought a rug would need so much contemplation!?
Laura says
I love that I’m not the only one that puts off grocery shopping! Haha. I really dislike it and my husband jokingly calls me Mother Hubbard.. However I recently discovered a grocery store close to me that delivers! I live in Vancouver, Canada and pretty sure you guys don’t have the same grocery store down there so I won’t even mention the name of it – but delivery is only $5 and even though groceries are sliiiightly more expensive than if I went to Costco or Walmart, totally worth it for me on those weeks where I just can’t fit it in with my crazy busy life.
On a side note – your skin looks AMAZING. What do you use on your face?? You’ve probably written about this before but if you could please tell me your moisturizer and concealer/foundation/whatever you’re using, I’d be so appreciative! ;)
Courtney says
Oh, thank you Laura! I actually use Noxzema to wash, Oil of Olay to moisturize, Bare Essentials mineral foundation, and Makeup Forever concealer! You can read some more on the makeup I use in this post: https://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2014/10/15/favorite-sephora-makeup-products/
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
I love that article on why kids behave badly when their mom is in the room. So true!
Julie says
Love the new rug!