Saturday
Ryan and I were both up before 6 a.m. on Saturday. I was incredibly restless all night (and up with Chase once – I think he may be having nightmares?) and after I heard Chase making noise on the monitor around 5:30 a.m., I couldn’t get back to sleep. Though Chase snoozed for a bit longer, Ryan and I were up for the day and kicked things off with early morning bowls of high protein hemp oatmeal with all of the fixings.
I spent some time on my devotional before settling in on the couch to work on a mostly meatless meal plan for the week ahead. Here’s a look at what’s on the menu for the Fagan family this week:
- Monday: Butternut Squash Grain Bowls
- Tuesday: Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup
- Wednesday: Zucchini Lasagna
- Thursday: Vegan Enchiladas
- Friday: Crock Pot Coconut Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Stew
Eventually Chase was up for the day but it was a sloooow wake up. He seemed a little out of it, so we spent a solid 30 minutes reading stories in his room before getting dressed and heading downstairs for breakfast. We initially planned to head out on a morning family hike on some nearby trails but rain thwarted our plans. We came up with a new game plan and decided to sneak in a workout at the gym while we gave the rain a chance to die down.
I took myself through a drop set upper body workout that looked like this:
I rounded things out by following a quick 10-minute bikini arm workout from the Tone It Up Girls that I previously found and loved on YouTube. When I follow YouTube videos at the gym, I just do my best to find a secluded corner and prop my phone up to follow along while listening with my headphones. I typically limit the videos I follow at the gym to fairly short stationary strength or barre-based workouts.
Once Ryan and I were done with our respective workouts, we reconvened and scooped Chase up from childcare before driving back home to leash Sadie up for a walk! We covered around two miles but made a few pit stops to look for fish at the marina and play at a local playground.
(It wasn’t even 50 degrees and Ryan wore shorts on our walk. You can take the boy out of Florida but you can’t take Florida out of the boy.)
Though Chase took a grand total of one nap last week, he clearly can’t hang on such little sleep because he was completely pooped by the time we got back home. We ate lunch and read a few Pete the Cat stories and I’m pretty sure Chase was completely out within two minutes of curling up in his crib. He ended up sleeping for THREE HOURS!
While Chase slept, we showered, put on our pajamas and then I worked on the couch beside Ryan while we streamed The Great British Baking Show. (Why does that show make me so happy!?) I also ended up falling asleep for a solid 30 minutes but that ended up making me feel even more tired and pretty much sucked any ambitions I had to leave the house that evening right out of me. (Slipping into my pajamas at 2 p.m. probably didn’t help those chances either.)
We ended up rolling with my tired feelings and ordered pizza for dinner before our friend Ben came over with two half-gallons of ice cream in hand!
Sunday
Sunday morning began the usual way with breakfast and church followed by random household chores. (Is anyone else still vacuuming up pine needles from Christmas!?) I loved Sunday’s service which spoke about the challenges we all face and how at any give time we’re either in the middle of a challenge, coming out of a challenge or about to find ourselves in a new challenge. Before we left, one of the leaders of the children’s programming at our church found us and gave us the sweetest framed family photo from Chase’s dedication last weekend which I thought was such a nice gesture!
Once we arrived back home, I had some blog work I wanted to get done but thankfully it centered around making and photographing a recipe, so Chase was able to help me in the kitchen which made him awfully happy.
Eventually Ryan wanted to sneak in a workout – he’s participating in a one-month online rowing competition with new challenges released every week – and while he rowed this week’s half marathon challenge (PHEW!), I read books with Chase and tried to settle him down for nap. After yesterday’s epic nap, Chase wanted nothing to do with a nap on Sunday, so after coercing him into 30 minutes or so of of “quiet time” by himself with some books in his room, he was up and ready for action.
It rained all day on Sunday which meant we were stuck inside for the rest of the afternoon but we made the most of it and read more books before Chase was ready for train playtime. I took advantage of his solo play and compiled a grocery list from my meal plan for the week. Ryan made it home not long after and proceeded to race Chase around the house with their two ride-on car toys with Sadie trailing close behind. I think they completed approximately 10,000 laps and Chase was in heaven!
Around 5 p.m., we decided to brave the rain and made a trip to the grocery store to pick up food for the week ahead before driving back home, unloading groceries and diving into our Whole Foods hot bar boxes for dinner. Ryan and I did the whole bath and bedtime routine with Chase before climbing into bed ourselves around 9 p.m.
The week ahead should be a good one! Chase is back in preschool today (he’s only had school three times this month because of various closures and holidays so I am PSYCHED for some solo work time) and I will be meeting up with some of my best girlfriends for my small group tonight. As for the rest of the week, the biggest thing on my mind is my 20 week prenatal appointment on Wednesday. I was positive I felt our baby move several times this weekend (positive because the movements finally weren’t accompanied by gas – haha!) and it was unbelievably amazing. I hope this one is a mover and a shaker because I cannot get enough of those reassuring flutters.
I hope to see you around here throughout the week and really hope you all have a wonderful week ahead!
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Sadie needs a manicure!
Just popping in to say congrats again on the new baby, I know how much this means to you, and I loved your well-balanced post on the subject. You honored everyone, and I hope you’re treated kindly (now and always) by all your readers.
Also a belated happy birthday to Sadie. I saw your instastory with Ryan and Chase and noticed that Sadie followed right behind. lol Plus I love Sadie’s annual birthday challenge!
Sounds like you had a great low key weekend, those are the best. After a month plus of heartbreak, I got to see a huge group of really really old friends and it was quite uplifting. Also, thanks for sharing some of those sermon topics. During this difficult time I’m always looking for any bright light! I remember several years ago seeing a sermon that hit JUST the right note just when I needed it.
Happy Monday!
I’m so glad you were surrounded by wonderful friends to help you feel loved and supported, Kim. Continuing to think of you and pray for your peace and comfort.
Thank you! <3
So lovely to see you guys having a great weekend with the cat out of the bag! Where is the blue workout too from? 🙂
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Thank you! It’s from Lululemon. I actually got it on thredUP though!
That picture of you and Chase in the kitchen is a framer!! So sweet. It sounds like you all had a rejuvenating weekend which is always awesome. Hope you have a good week, girl!
Sounds like your weekend was perfect!!!! Relaxing weekends at home are my favorite! Yesterday we braved the mall due to the rain and that was fun, followed by The Cheesecake Factory, mmm!
Thank you for sharing the 10-minute Tone It Up workout!! I’ve been really into 10-minute YouTube workouts lately (my favorite being HIIT) and was just thinking this morning how I wanted to find a 10-minute arm one, ha!
Hope you have a fantastic today!!
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Yes!! 10 minutes or less = my fav YouTube workout video length! If you have some you love, feel free to share any recommendations!!
What a nice, relaxing weekend! So happy for you guys!
It was mostly a rainy, stay at home kind of weekend here too. It was so nice just to lay around in comfy clothes, catch up on tv and cook in the kitchen.
The Jnstagram video of Ryan and Chase riding around with Sadie chasing them put a huge smile on my face last night. Dogs are such little goofballs!
Have a great week, Julie!
I don’t know why that made me laugh so hard! She was their little caboose!
Sadie chasing Ryan and Chase is sooo cute!!
Also I tried some moves from your mini band booty workout! Sooo good!!
Looks like a great family weekend! Love the bump pictures!
I’m so impressed with all the meatless meals! I’d love to incorporate more into our weekly meal plan, but my husband is a “meat and potatoes” kind of guy 😉
The Oh She Glows Glowing Spiced Lentil Soup is a-m-a-z-i-n-g!! I have made it several times and it is so quick and hearty to throw together. The African Peanut Stew from Angela’s first cookbook and this 10-Spice Vegetable Soup are great too!! http://ohsheglows.com/2014/10/02/10-spice-vegetable-soup-freezer-friendly-vegan-gluten-free/
thank you for this rec!! always on the lookout for great veggie-packed recipes and angela’s are some of the best!
I can’t wait to hear how your 20 week appointment goes! I think when you start feeling the baby move, everything becomes so much more magical 🙂 Also, go you for still working out so much!
This sounds like a fantastic weekend. And how exciting to feel the baby move! That made me smile so big to read that. I love the Tone It Up girls workouts too – especially the arm ones. I actually think upper body is my favorite part of the body to work, and the TIU girls give me some fresh ideas for how to work smaller muscles which I love.
Also, you look SO cute and happy! I am so happy for you and your family 🙂
same here! upper body is my fav! and thanks so much for your sweet words, allison!
Sounds like you had such a great weekend! I love reading that you felt your baby move, so happy for you!!! 🙂 Loving that picture of Ryan and Chase on the car toys. So precious! Hope you have a great week ahead! Xoxo
Hi Julie! It’s funny how rain is only an issue if you have kids or if you walk everywhere. I hated rain when I lived in downtown SF, because there was no escaping it on foot. And now with a little baby, I hate the rain because it keeps us from our daily walks hehehe. Anywho! I cannot even imagine rowing a half marathon. Props to Ryan for that!
Hi Julie!! Just curious if is Ryan on board with more meatless meals? Those recipes sounds delicious, but I think I’d have to add a chicken breast on the side for him to be satisfied.. We’re newlyweds, and I do most of the cooking since he’s working full time/ in night school
I have to admit, I’m (super selfishly) glad that you’re a temporary vegetarian! I’m loving your menu for the week (since I am vegetarian)!!! I’ve been reading your blog for years, and I am so happy for you and your family!!
I saw the Insta story the other day with the two of them on their cars and Sadie chasing them. It looked like everyone was having fun!
Awww Julie you look so cute pregnant and so happy! I can’t believe you’re halfway there just about. Enjoy every second of it. I love reading your blogs especially seeing pictures of sadie and chase. Have a wonderful week!
Hi Julie
I’m vegetarian and I love seeing you include more meatless meals – is there a reason you’re doing this?
This sounds like a great weekend. Solid balance of relaxing and activity outside. I love how active you are with Chase and Ryan!
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Why the meatless meals? Are you still having aversions to meat?
It started with aversions and, to be honest, I am still not loving cooking meat (the smell is still making me gag) but I can eat it again. I am just enjoying cooking more vegetarian meals (and am so happy veggies sound good again!!) so we’re rolling with it!
Hi Julie! Maybe I missed it but I keep reading about your effort to create meatless meals. I love the recipes! Are you transitioning to vegetarian or just consciously decreasing meat? I’ve been going for meatless lunches and cooking chicken/grassfed beef for dinner and because I’m feeding my family. Congratulations on baby #2!