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Friday 5, random · May 16, 2014

Friday 5

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I’m linking up with Emmy today for Friday 5. Five stories from my week and five random photos.

1. I survived graduation reception. I even made MHU cookies for the occasion (and some of the graduates were spotted taking photos with the cookies. It was pretty awesome.) It was a success and I felt like I was going to fall over by the end of it. In fact, I was so exhausted, I thought the building was moving on Friday. And again on Saturday. So much exhaustion, but it was all worth it.

2. My allergy attack from a couple of weeks ago led to an eye infection, which turned into a double eye infection and gave me a week vacation from contacts. I actually hate wearing my glasses full-time, so I’m just feeling very blah this week. I’m hoping I can be cleared on Monday and can wear my contacts again. My boss told me I look hipster when I wear my glasses, so I’ve got that going for me, I guess. (Oh, and I’m also having to use eye drops four times a day and they burn!) By the way, I’m very aware that this is a first world problem and really a non-issue. I’m lucky to have glasses that I can see with.

3. Are you following American Idol? One of the top two finalists is from Asheville, my hometown. In fact, he’s a graduate of the same high school I graduated from (and he has ties to the university I attended/currently work for.) It’s kind of cool. I don’t watch Idol on a regular basis, but I’m rooting for Caleb.

4. We’re considering a (very short) camping trip this summer. Long, long ago, I registered for camping gear before we were married. We received it all at one of our wedding showers. It’s never been used. We’ll be married 7 years in October, and the husband wants to use the stuff this summer. So. Yeah. That should be interesting. Have you ever been camping with a 2.5-year-old?

5. I did the elliptical during lunch yesterday. Four miles in 32 minutes. My legs are still jello-like. Also, it’s really nice having the fitness center almost completely to myself while students are home for the summer. I don’t have to fight over the tv, the weights, or any of the machines I want to use! It’s like I have a private health club!

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After an epic meltdown, he calmed down while eating dinner. And then he said, “I need a treat.” He wanted a cookie, but we didn’t have any, so he said, “I need an ice cream treat.” So off to The Hop we went.

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MHU cookies – sprayed gold.

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Hipster Jaime.

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Chloe. This is blurry because she’s always moving, and in this moment she was tapping me to pet her. Always tapping.

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Bubble blowing with my boy.

How was your week? Any fun plans for the weekend?

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  1. Emmy says

    May 16, 2014 at 11:26 am

    You do look cute in your glasses! I hate having to wear glasses though myself as I hate that I can tell my peripheral vision is not in focus, I am sure if I wore glasses all of the time my brain would adjust but I love my contacts, in fact my glasses are a presumption behind, whoops.

    Congrats on the successful graduation! Your cookies are great and glad they were appreciated.

    I have been camping with a little one, in fact once went camping when Lucas was 3 and Alex was barely 1. They both loved it and did great. The biggest tip is to have warm pajamas as it gets cold at night in a tent. My boys are actually going camping tonight for a father’s and son’s campout.

    Thanks so much for linking up

    Reply
  2. Mitch says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Thanks for the updates, I like your style! I have also learned if treats are earned, don;t try to fight it or put it off, get it to your kid ASAP. At least that’s how I have to do it!
    thanks,
    MItch

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    • Jaime says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      Agreed! He doesn’t get treats after every meal, but when he’s being extra sweet, I don’t mind going to get ice cream. πŸ™‚

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  3. Kim says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    just pick a spot near but not next to the playground & the bathroom πŸ™‚ take his trike & a few other toys. you will all benefit from it!!

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    • Jaime says

      May 16, 2014 at 2:18 pm

      I hadn’t thought of taking his tricycle! SO smart!!

      Reply
  4. Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says

    May 16, 2014 at 2:55 pm

    I got to skip out on my sister in law’s graduation. 3.5 hours saved. woooot!

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  5. Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? says

    May 16, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I like your glasses. I don’t like wearing mine, but the pollen is making them so bad my contacts feel like glass.

    Elliptical…yeah, I need to get on ours!

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  6. Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library says

    May 16, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    I love your glasses! I think they look really cute. Also I’m seriously envious at you having the gym all to yourself! Sounds like heaven! I’ve never been camping with small children (or at all if you want to get technical) but my husband’s dying to go. I’m a bit nervous to take the 4 year old but people seem to do it and it works out. If you do I want to hear how it goes!

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  7. Debbie Denny says

    May 16, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Treats are a powerful tool. Nice post.

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  8. Brett says

    May 16, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Nice work on the cookies. πŸ™‚

    You do rock the glasses. I know you aren’t thrilled but you do!

    Reply
  9. Lauren says

    May 16, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I think the glasses are cute, but I wouldn’t want to have to wear my glasses all day either. I can understand that. Can I just say, the cookies look delicious!

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  10. Jessica says

    May 16, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    Great job on the elliptical! I am still trying to get myself to 30 minutes. I can’t take the burn! It really is a great machine and burns a ton of calories if done correctly.

    Reply
  11. Carly Bellard says

    May 16, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    I like your “hipster” look! Too bad you had to rock it because of an eye infection πŸ™

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  12. Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says

    May 17, 2014 at 12:10 am

    Well speaking of graduation, my family and I have a trip planned up north (Wisconsin) to see my sister graduate from college with 1 major and 3 minors! Don’t tell her but I’m super proud of her πŸ˜‰

    I think you look very adorable and sophisticated in glasses! My boyfriend hates his glasses too and can’t wait to get contacts so I guess it’s a glasses-person kinda thing. Fingers crossed you are cleared to go back to contacts soon!

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  13. Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says

    May 17, 2014 at 1:52 am

    Your cookies turned out great! Did you make them freeform?

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  14. Migdalia - @MsLatina says

    May 17, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Hipster Jaime is rocking those glasses! πŸ™‚

    And I love that you are going camping with the kids. I’ve done it in the past and my sons and I love it. However, this year I plan on renting a house by the lake for a month. Has amenities, like AC. With age I think I’ve learned to crave those luxuries LOL

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  15. Rosey says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I used to go camping as a kid and I still remember it being a highlight of childhood. I think it will be fun. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Amanda says

    May 17, 2014 at 9:57 am

    4 miles in 32 minutes? You were hauling butt! Way to go!

    Reply
  17. Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Oh no on your eye infection. Hope you make it on your camping trip, sounds fun. We want to do a camping trip but might wait until our 2-year old is just a little older. I know his sister is itching to go, she’s 6 and loves the outdoors. Have a great weekend!

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  18. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I think you look great in glasses. I feel the same, I almost never wear my glasses out of the house because I look dreadful in them.

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  19. Virginia @thatbaldchick says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

    So sorry you ended up with an eye infection. Just can’t catch a break, can you? Glad you made it through the graduation reception. Your MHU cookies are perfect.

    Reply
  20. Rachael says

    May 17, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Good for you getting on the elliptical. I used to use it for 45 minutes. But I haven’t done that in years. I’m sure I’d have to build up to that time again. Now I just do home workouts and love them.

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  21. Susanna @Zealous Mom says

    May 17, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    How cool that you have a fitness center right there near you! I would love to get energized in the middle of the day with exercise instead of drinking tons of coffee. Also, I’m loving the hipster Jaime look. LOVING IT. The hubs and I were totally into backpacking before we had the boys, and we haven’t been on any overnight camping trips since becoming parents. I think it’s time, though. Brooks would be great, but the toddler? I don’t know…

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  22. mary says

    May 17, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    camping with a 2yr old….hmm… lol yay for the great workout!

    Reply
  23. Ashley says

    May 17, 2014 at 11:16 pm

    I need to find a way to get to my elliptical during lunch! This was a great motivator!

    Reply
  24. Marina says

    May 18, 2014 at 8:08 am

    I’m not huge on camping but I can see how that can be fun. Hope y’all have a blast this summer!

    Reply
  25. Christina Shirley says

    May 18, 2014 at 8:30 am

    My husband and son (he’ll be 3.5 then) are going camping our anniversary weekend actually. I’m scared to death about it. What if he wakes up and gets out of the tent in the middle of the night and no one notices. Ugh… Mommy fears kicked in as soon as I signed them up!

    Reply
  26. Dawn says

    May 18, 2014 at 10:47 am

    I don’t watch American Idol, but it’s cool to read about Caleb being from your home town. I am also in NC, so that excited me, too!

    Reply
  27. Shell says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:28 pm

    Your cookies turned out so cute! Yikes on your eye infection! The pollen this year has been terrible- it’s been driving my eyes crazy.

    Reply
  28. Melissa says

    May 18, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Great job on the cookies! I have been dying with my allergies this week!

    Reply
  29. melinda says

    May 19, 2014 at 9:22 am

    the cookies turned out cute. we are planing on camping in the next couple of weeks

    Reply
  30. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    May 19, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Lol, so we too have camping gear that is un-used . I’ve determined I’m much more of a room service type of gal.

    Reply
  31. Christie says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Oh my goodness, allergies are attacking me too! They are certainly NO fun here either! Sorry for the eye infections πŸ™

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  32. Autumn says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    You look SO ADORABLE in your glasses! I’m sorry that you have to do those drops, though. Hopefully you can heal quickly!
    Those cookies? Too cute! I love that they are gold! (And how cool is that about Caleb from American Idol?!)

    Reply
  33. Cara says

    May 19, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Sounds like a great week! Your glass are cute and look good on you!

    Reply
  34. Cam | Bibs and Baubles says

    May 19, 2014 at 11:52 pm

    Great job on the cookies! The glasses are hipster! πŸ™‚

    Is it bad that I had no idea the new season of American Idol had started?

    Reply

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I’m Jaime – an Asheville, NC mom, blogger and owner of LoveJaime.com. I have many roles as a wife, mom, runner, crafter and friend. I manage a website and social media for my alma mater by day, and this site by night and weekends. LoveJaime.com is a mixture of tips and stories relating to family, fitness, recipes, crafts and life in general. I love to create, write and share content that others can relate to.

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