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Yesterday I enjoyed a much needed day around the house with just Kinnick. It was fun having family in town these past 4 weeks, but I really needed a “quiet” day with Kinnick. The time alone gives me time to think, to process all that is going on, and to really do whatever my heart desires. Yesterday was a nice balance of being outside, getting a few things done around the house, seeing a dear friend, and spending time with my family at home. It was just what I needed.
August 9, 2017
1:10AM – Kinnick woke up after sleeping 2.5 hours and was ready to eat
4:15AM – After 3 hours of feeding Kinnick off and on and trying to get him back to sleep, Neal took Kinnick and got him back to sleep in 30 minutes… I went back to bed right away (I was an exhausted/emotional mess)
6:20AM – I woke up on my own and pumped right away
6:50AM – Kinnick wakes up and I head downstairs quickly as I hear Neal and Magnolia leaving
6:55AM – I say goodbye to my loves and head inside to feed Kinnick
7:05AM – Changed Kinnick, made myself a cup of coffee, ate a banana, and sat down to feed Kinnick
7:45AM – Finished Tuesday’s Wednesday’s blog post
8:30AM – Put in my contacts, changed into my workout clothes, drank a protein shake, and put Kinnick in his carrier
8:50AM – Headed out for a long walk with Kinnick and Theodore
10:00AM – Took a little break by the lake and shared a few things on Instagram Stories
10:20AM – Arrived home after an awesome walk!
10:25AM – Heated up my oatmeal (Quaker Oats I made the day before, a little milk, and Peanut Butter Co) and ate it quickly before taking Kinnick out of the carrier
10:35AM – Changed and fed Kinnick
11:10AM – Gave Kinnick a quick bath
11:30AM – Took a quick shower while Kinnick was in his crib, threw on a little make up, and got ready to head to lunch
12:10PM – Left for Sisters Sandwiches and Such
12:30PM – Arrived and met my dear, dear friend Kelly from No Thanks to Cake who was in town on business. Kelly and I met through our blogs years ago and I absolutely love seeing her and catching up. I am so thankful for the friends I’ve made and the people I’ve connected with over the years.
12:50PM – Enjoyed a delicious Caprese sandwich
2:00PM – Headed back home with a super fussy Kinnick in the back seat.
2:30PM – Arrived home, changed Kinnick, and ate a lactation cookie (photo from Tuesday)
2:45PM – Fed Kinnick and watched Food Network
3:30PM – Put away dishes and stated a load of laundry
4:00PM – Shared a few things on Instagram stories and put Kinnick down for a nap
4:20PM – Kinnick falls asleep and I grab a snack (1/2 cucumber and roasted honey turkey)
4:35PM – Head upstairs to pump
5:00PM – Kinnick wakes up and I feed him before leaving to pick up Magnolia from school
5:40PM – Headed to Magnolia’s school and enjoyed a Salted Caramel bar on the road (these are delicious!)
6:20PM – Arrived home
6:30PM – Fed Kinnick while Neal and Magnolia played in the basement
7:05PM – Made Magnolia dinner (turkey meatballs and broccoli)
7:15PM – Ate a bowl of broccoli while Magnolia ate dinner. Neal played with Kinnick who has started happy fussy hour(s)
7:35PM – Cleaned up Magnolia’s dinner
7:45PM – Headed upstairs to give Magnolia a bath (she’s super anti bath right now so I essentially clean her quickly while she screams)
7:55PM – Changed Magnolia into her PJs, brushed her hair, and headed downstairs
8:00PM – Threw on an episode of Little Baby Bum for Magnolia and sat down for a bit
8:10PM – Magnolia decides to snuggle with me, which was a dream! She hasn’t done that since before Kinnick arrived
8:25PM – Put Magnolia down for the night and fed Kinnick
9:00PM – Made myself 1/2 a quesadilla
10:15PM – Headed upstairs, finished this blog post (I write it out on my phone as the day goes on), and headed to bed while Kinnick was asleep
10:50PM – Kinnick wakes up screaming
10:55PM – Changed Kinnick and feed him
11:50PM – Kinnick finally falls asleep and I get back into bed
