Good morning, everyone.
It’s 6.48 am and I’m in bed, giving Olívia her bottle. She’ll go back to sleep until 10ish and I want to sleep too but I should probably get up and start my day. I have a few things that I need to do as we ended up not getting home until 8 pm yesterday. The house is not as tidy as I’d like it to be, there’s laundry to fold and a to-do list waiting for me.
It’s an atypical week here. It’s Carnival tomorrow and my husband has the day off work. Our city takes Carnival very seriously and there’s a huge parade and all kinds of festivities. Partygoers come from all over the country (or from all over the world) to attend the event, everyone dresses up in costumes and there’s dancing and singing and drinking and general fun. I personally don’t care for Carnival but my husband loves it. We’re obviously not partaking in the crowded events but we are still dressing the girls up in costumes and going out to look at the city, so that’s part of our plans for this week.
It’s also Valentine’s Day on Thursday but we are not really celebrating this year. We try to always do something (we don’t really care for the day, it’s just another excuse to go on a date) and we might still, but we’re definitely having to include the girls. Maybe a post bedtime at home date? We’ll see.
Without further ado, let’s take a look at my To-Do list for the week.
Health:
1. Take Olívia to her 2-month vaccinations. (A priority) Schedule her 3-month immunization.
2. Rescheduled my ultrasound.
3. Go for my postpartum blood tests.
4. Schedule my dental appointment. (Urgent and overdue)
5. Check if I can get a dermatologist’s appointment for the next couple of months.
6. Schedule optometrist’s appointment for myself.
Home:
1. Fold and put away three loads of laundry (overdue, must get done today)
2. Clean shower.
3. Wash couch covers and cushions.
4. Wash some of Dalila’s toys.
5. Deep clean dishwasher.
6. Wipe down fridge, throw away damaged fridge magnets.
7. Vacuum and mop the whole house.
8. Dust living room.
9. Water plants. Transfer the ones that need a bigger pot.
10. Finally try that bread recipe.
11. Clean and organize my desk and office space so I have a dedicated place to write, plan, work, journal, etc.
Errands:
1. Pick up clothes from the seamstress (we take our clothes to be ironed) and drop off more. Take a couple of pieces that needed to be mended (little rip, missing button).
2. Go to the bank.
3. Wrap up, print labels and drop off items I’ve sold on Vinted. Maybe list a few other items.
My Things:
1. Schedule driving lessons.
2. Dye and cut hair (yes, I can cut my own hair and did it for the longest time) or schedule a hair appointment if I can’t find the time.
3. Reply to everyone on Peanut (mom’s app)
4. Create a Master To-Do List (more like combining and updating existing lists)
5. Write book reviews on a couple of books I’ve finished.
Blogging:
1. Finish updating About Page.
2. Go through older posts, delete some, better categorize and tag others, choose some to repost.
3. Organize and rename blog categories.
4. Decide on a blog schedule.
5. Work on new series.
6. Make sure I’ve approved/replied to everyone’s comments.
I’m sure there’s more, but I don’t have my planner right now, and I’m pretty useless without it.
As for food, this is what I’m planning on making:
Monday – Pork roast with sweet potatoes.
Tuesday – Tuna lasagne.
Wednesday – Chicken soup.
Thursday – “Alho Francês à Brás” (Portuguese dish, I think. Vegetarian. Sort of a leek stir fry.
Friday – Not planning for this day. Homemade pizza again? Leftovers? Who knows.
That’s today’s post. I’ll be back tomorrow for the Top Ten Tuesday linkup.
I’m off to drink some coffee and properly start my day.
I hope your Monday is a good one.
Love,
Cheila
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