Have I seriously not done a legit Day in the Life post since MAY?! I had to go back and check that blog category, but (save for a few random posts I threw in there) it’s true. I think that means one thing…it’s time for a new one!
5:20am – My first alarm goes off. Hit snooze.
5:38am – Second alarm goes off. Time to get up for my morning workout! Thanks to having my clothes all laid out the night before, I roll into them in the dark, head downstairs and grab some water and my computer, then head to the basement. I know, my workout area is so fancy, right?
Today’s workout is a kickboxing/barre workout that I found on YouTube a couple of weeks ago and I love it! I’ve done it quite a few times recently and it works up a great sweat.
6:25am – Workout is finished! Chug some water, then head upstairs to shower and get ready for the day.
7:15am – I hear Lucas stirring in his room so I finish getting dressed and go to greet him.
Outfit details:
- Sweater: Target (it’s from last year and not available anymore from what I could tell, but this one looks similar!)
- Jeans: Stitch Fix! They’re the amazing ones with the elastic waistband from my latest fix…so glad I kept them!
- Boots: QVC, I believe? My mom got them for me for Christmas and I love them!
7:20am – Hang with Lucas for a bit, get him dressed, then we head downstairs. Thankfully, I had prepared all lunches on Sunday night, so things were a little less chaotic in the kitchen that morning! Lucas had a small snack and his vitamin and I snacked on a couple of graham crackers.
7:50am – Pack up our bags, get in the car and head to daycare.
8:00am – Arrive at daycare. Chat with his sitter for a bit and, surprisingly, get a “Bye bye, Mommy! Love you!” from Lucas. Umm, say what?! He usually hates when I leave, so this was a pleasant surprise and a nice way to ease into a Monday.
8:15am – Arrive at work. Log in, check emails and get through anything initially waiting for me, which only takes a few minutes. Head to the kitchen to brew a cup of decaf and heat up my breakfast.
A cup of apple cinnamon hot oats from Love Grown Foods (love them!) with a huge scoop of peanut butter + some raisins added into it.
9:00am – Phone conference meeting with a co-worker and another new co-worker located in the UK. Not only am I due in June, but my other co-worker is also pregnant (with twins!) and is due some time in February. It’s going to be a crazy few months while she’s out, but thankfully, we have someone new on board and we’ve been working on getting everyone caught up to speed.
10:00am – Finish up phone conference and get back to working on some other work. The morning is going pretty fast!
10:30am – Start to get hungry (nothing seems to keep me full for too long these days) so I snack on a banana and Kit’s Organic peanut butter bar.
Recycled photo, but I’ve got a nice big stash of ‘em. They’re a favorite of mine right now!
11:00am – Another quick meeting to over a few outstanding items and we’re finished in about 10 minutes. Just how I like it!
12:30pm – Time to break for lunch. I prepped a few salads for myself during the week and am totally LOVING them right now.
In the mix: mixed greens, cucumbers, shredded carrots, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, roasted broccoli, dried cranberries, feta cheese, grilled chicken, and avocado. Topped with some balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Basically one of my favorite salad combos right there – loaded with all sorts of good stuff.
I debate on heading out on my lunch hour but realize there isn’t really anywhere I need to go and, if I did, I’d likely end up at Target which I already need to go to after work. So I hold off and stay in.
1:00pm – Work, work, work! Pretty sure there was an afternoon snack involved in there somewhere, but I don’t have photo proof. I think it may have been some almonds and a mini Snickers bar though? (I’m still so much about my sweets it’s not even funny…).
3:30pm – Day is over! Time to go pick up my little guy.
3:40pm – Arrive at the sitter’s house. I’m greeted with the best “Hiiiii Mommyyyyyyy!” and find out he had a good day (he napped AND ate, so it’s a win).
3:50pm – Get to the car and head to Target. Over the weekend, Jay and I had looked at a potential rug for the office but had decided not to get it that night because we were in a rush. After talking it over some more, we decided we should get it to see if it works…and I love it!
4:25pm – Arrive at home, we both change into some of our cozy clothes, and then have Lucas help me roll out our new rug(s).
I got THIS RUG in gray and I love it so much more than the rug we initially had in there. For one, it’s a 7×10, which I think just fits the room better. And it’s also thin enough to fit underneath the French doors, which was a problem with the previous rug.
And because I was so in love, I also got a new, smaller size of the same rug for in front of the kitchen sink (it’s the 2’6” x 4’ in blue).
4:40pm – Since Lucas was such a big help, we head down to the basement so Lucas can jump on his trampoline. We recently added some blown up balloons to the inside of the trampoline, and it’s basically the best thing since sliced bread for this kid. He LOVES it!
5:15pm – Jay arrives home from work and he and Lucas do their thing of running around the house chasing after each other and hiding. It’s honestly one of my favorite things to watch and I love how they’re starting to interact more and more (Lucas has always been SUCH a mama’s boy).
5:30pm – Jay and I catch up a bit and I go to get dinner heated up. Turns out Jay and I had some miscommunication (I thought he was going to take a frozen meal out from the freezer on Sunday but he says I never asked…debatable ) so we all wind up doing our own thing.
5:40pm – I first put together some dinner for Lucas and am thrilled to see him eat a couple pieces of grilled chicken (he never touches the stuff), rice, AND peas and carrots. Way to go, bud!
6:00pm – Time to get dinner ready for us. I’m having one of those “nothing sounds good right now” moments and eventually decide on breakfast for dinner. I mean, that’s never a bad choice, right?
Power Cakes from Kodiak Cakes + a scrambled egg. I probably could have gone back for seconds of both, partially because Lucas wound up seeing them and suddenly wanted ALL the pancakes and stole a bunch of mine. But I was too lazy to cook more so I figured I’d just eat something else later.
6:20pm – Play time with Lucas! Jay and I have fun running around, playing hide and seek and dancing around with our crazy one. No photos because phones were put away.
7:30pm – Tubby time! We’re a little later than usual, but we were having so much fun that we let bath time go a little late. We practice all of his letters and numbers in the tubby and he’s got them down pat!
7:50pm – Time to brush teeth, put on PJ’s and get Lucas ready for bed. We’re trying to switch up who puts Lucas to bed more often lately, just in preparations for the baby, so since I took care of tubby duty, Jay handles bed time.
8:00pm – While Jay handles putting Lucas to bed, I go downstairs, take a few pics for some upcoming blog posts, then start finishing up my Tuesday post (which, by the way, THANK YOU to everyone who chimed in. It was so nice to hear that so many of you feel or felt the same way!).
8:30pm – Shut down the computer and join Jay on the couch. We both decide we’re in the mood for some ice cream, so I scoop out a bowl for each of us (my favorite cookie dough from Stewart’s!) and we eat that while watching a DVR’d episode of…something. Now I can’t remember. Whoops.
9:45pm – Check in the kitchen to make sure breakfasts and lunches are prepared for the next day. Put together a couple of quick things for Lucas then head upstairs.
10:00pm – Wash face, brush teeth, lights OUT by about 10:30pm.
FYI: This is not meant to be a WIAW post. I hardly ever track all of my eats these days because I snack on bites of this or that just about all day long!
Question for today: What’s the busiest part of your day? Morning? Evening? ALL of it, haha?
Brynn says
Your work schedule is fantastic! The evening is the busiest, work and then an hour drive home leaves me with one hour with my little guy. Then again, I will always be selfish and want as much time with him as possible.
Courtney says
And you should be selfish! ;) You’re a wonderful mama, Brynn! Keep it up and soak up EVERY second with that little guy.
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
I love day in the life posts :) and those boots are super cute!! Looks like a good day!!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I’m shocked you’re loving salads while pregnant — I would gag just thinking about “healthy” food! Maybe next time!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
I craved salads too the whole time I was pregnant, especially during the first trimester, it was so strange! Maybe that means you’re having a girl, Courtney :)?
Courtney says
Hahaha…my bets are still on boy. BUT, we actually find out today!!! :)
Courtney says
Haha, I’m shocked too! I didn’t want much to do with salads with Lucas for quite a while, but I’m looooving them this time around!
Kelli Rudolph says
Lucas knows all his letters and numbers already?? That’s incredible! Way to go, Lucas :) I’m a literacy teacher for struggling readers so I know how important that is. My daughter is still working on learning the letters in her name. I’m amazed Lucas can ID all of them already. Pass on the brain power, haha.
Courtney says
Haha, Kelli I have no idea how, but yes! He’s always been very interested in letters, numbers, counting, etc. We’ve had foam letters for the tub and magnet letters in his toys, and he’s always loved playing with them and guessing. So give him letters and numbers and he’s happy…try to get him to color, paint, or do a craft and he wants nothing to do with it, haha!
And props to you being a literacy teacher! I have my Master’s degree in literacy (which I’m obviously not using…!) and I know what a challenging yet rewarding job that can be :)
Kelli Rudolph says
I have my master’s in literacy, too. And I just thought that was so awesome that he’s taken such an interest in letters/numbers. My daughter is getting there – she’s just started being interested in “writing” (lists, haha takes right after her mother!) and she is interested in spelling her name. We have foam letters for the tub, too but I also just got her big magnetic letters for the dishwasher and she’s loving just playing with them. So, we’ll work on doing some things with them this long weekend :)
Marina @ Snackie Bird says
Well, I am student so I have busy mornings and (almost) free evenings. Netflix for life :D
Courtney says
YES to Netflix!!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
That salad looks amazing! We always think salad has to be a base of lettuce but it totally doesn’t! I know what I’m eating next week.
Courtney says
Haha, yes! Enjoy!!
Ash Diamond says
It is so fun that so many of us did a Day in the Life post this week! I love sneaking a peak in everyones life. I love that rug – great find!
Courtney says
Haha, I know, right?! I had started drafted mine up shortly before I saw yours posted earlier this week. So fun! :)
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
I love your rugs!!! I have one kind of similar to your kitchen one for my son’s room from PB Kids and I’m obsessed. I would love to have more!
Marielle says
That rug is so cute. We are going to reorganize our office later this month so this might be a fun option.
Gosh the busiest part of my day is the afternoon…..trying to get my 10 month old to nap, finishing things up around the house and then planning dinner. I’m usually wiped by the time my husband gets home
Courtney says
I can imagine! Super mom!! :)
Jenna @ Crazy Healthy Fit says
I wake up at 5am for my morning workout, which by the time I get there, workout, and get home lasts until about 7:30. My busiest time is 7:30-8:30 when I’m getting ready for work, eating, and handling the dog all within an hour. This will all change once baby c arrives. I may need to save breakfast for when I get to work like you do.
Courtney says
It really saves me so much time! Some days I am hungry earlier, so I’ll tend to snack on something while at home before heading out the door. But honestly, that way I can just sit, work, and eat in peace lol :)
Em @ Love A Latte says
Mornings are a whirlwind. It helps when my toddler sleeps in and I can shower and get ready for work prior to him getting up. If he gets up early, my husband and I go back and forth feeding and occupying him and getting ourselves ready. 7:15 and we’re out the door to the sitter and then work, and then I take a breathe. Getting dinner on the table is always interesting after work because I want to devote all my time to playing with my boy but also getting food…always trying to balance it all, but wouldn’t change a thing.
Courtney says
Oh man, yes! Even now, the random early morning wakeups can be tough…mostly bc we’re trying to get ready with him running around everywhere! Thankfully, we now have some episodes of Blaze on our TV in our bedroom so he’ll sit quietly and watch those, haha :) And I totally hear you on the dinner thing. Some days, I’m so excited to cook whatever meal we have planned…but then other days I feel bad b/c I’m in the kitchen cooking when I really want to be playing with Lucas. It can be tough, so I feel ya!
Chris says
Love these kinds of posts! Would love more of this kind in the future! I also like posts showing what people eat. Reading this post I was wondering what kind of work do you do? You seem to have hours of a school in session, so something at a school is my guess. Your hours seems perfect to accommodate your busy day too. Your Lucas is surely a cutie! I’m so happy you are expecting baby #2. I look forward to all your future pregnancy update posts. To answer your question, the busiest time is my mornings. I have no children, but 5 pets who all need to be feed, taken outside, etc. so I’m up by 5am to start my day. The pets don’t know what weekends are and want breakfast early those days too- so I really never sleep in. Thanks for such fun posts!
Courtney says
Thanks, Chris! I don’t work in a school, but I do have a very amazing schedule thanks to my boss who was understanding with my returning from maternity leave with my first child. I’ll definitely have more posts like these!
Angela @ In the Here & Now says
I love your day in the life posts! Lately, all day has been busy until after a workout and dinner, which is usually later now. Such is the life of a teacher… (as I know you remember!). I’ve been trying to get all my work done at school so when I go home I can completely unplug and really separate work for home.
Courtney says
Haha, I sure do remember! Getting things done at school always made SUCH a difference. But, then again, some days you’re just ready to leave, haha!
Shannon says
Just curious…my little guy is about the same age as Lucas and I was wondering if you ever met him watch the iPad? My son loves his iPad and I’m worry that he’s watching too much!!
Courtney says
Oh my GOSH yes! He’s basically obsessed with it so we try to only use it for a little while before bedtime (or if we’re out like at a restaurant…). We joke that he turns into a completely different child once he has that in front of him!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Those Kit’s bars are SO good!! They have some awesome and creative flavors!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I love those Power Cakes! Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea!
Taylor says
Love these posts! SO fun to see! Lucas is such a cutie!
Amanda Sumner says
I can’t help but laugh because after reading your post all I want is kodiak cakes and a snickers bar! Lol! My cravings are super sweet right now and I all I want is froyo! I cannot wait to find out what you’re having! :) :)
Katie @ Live Half Full says
I love seeing posts like this of working moms! I’m going back to work next week and it’s nice to see how you balance it all. I had to laugh that your second alarm goes off at 5:38- so specific!