Week In The Life : Monday

I love this week in the life project. Instead of me just living, I am observing the life that I live.

Well day two is almost over for me. After reading the comments here and looking over what I've done theirs some new ideas I have. I took 3 pages of notes yesterday and 2 pages today, 56 pictures yesterday and 44 today. What I discovered might be easier and more fun is every day I will really journal more about a few things then let it a little on the other days. For instances yesterday I really took a lot of my kids and my self getting ready in the morning and my morning after they left but didn't do a lot at bedtime. Today only a few at morning and really did a lot between 3:00 -6:30. Tomorrow I plan on doing more at bedtime, their actual brushing of teeth, pj's, stories, their beds,etc. I'm still going to do all day but just zone in one particular time of day more then the rest. Just thought I'd share my ideas for anyone who might need them, also take your camera everywhere it really is cool to take some pics of things you usually drive right by everyday. Have fun tomorrow everyone.

Way to go keeping her rear facing, in her car seat! Such an important thing to do.

Quick questions for anyone using their iPhone to take some of their pictures. How are these photos looking when printed out? How large can you make them? I had read somewhere that iPhone photos were useless and not worth printing, but I use mine a lot to snap quick pictures. Some of my favorite photos of my 11 week old son are on my phone. I have never tried printing them out. I have used the phone already during this project and would love if those photos were usable. Anyone have any advice?

awesome.

Hi Jennifer - it's from Anthropologie...last year I think :).

Totally right...it's all about what you make time for...and it is totally a challenge with small kids (it's harder this year than it has been in the past because there is just more happening with another person in the family). But man, it is so worth it. You CAN totally do this.

Thanks for sharing your documentation! This is harder than I thought it would be, however, I'm loving it.

Hey Ali, is it too late to start? I really want to do this but neglected to take more than one photo on Monday and due to a crazy schedule today --- no pics today! Any suggestions?

Oh my gosh, just like Tuesday! She is 15.5 months and 18lbs (on a good day). Zero percent on the charts (which is so weird, really zero?) I have a layout planned called 0%. :)

Em I was thinking of you and Miri too! :)

Ali, I am loving this project! Thank you for all your inspiration. I love the pictures of your daughter. Mine is about the same age! LOVE your house, can you tell me the color of paint in your dining room? Thanks!

Ali,
Thanks for mentioning the self timer....after I read that the boys and I went to town taking photos of us while reading stories for bedtime...it made that ritual that much more special! Insert several squeals of excitement here! Thanks for the idea. I will use that a great deal this week! I'm so excited to be playing along!

Hi Ali. Love the photos of your sweet family.:) I also love this idea and while it doesn't fit into my schedule right now (end of semester demands lots of attention from faculty) I plan on keeping this on file for future. Maybe this summer. I would love to capture my days when I am writing (or trying to!). I also wanted to say a big thank you...because of your Christmas digital templates I am thrilled to say Christmas 2009 is finished and it looks awesome! I created a simple theme using your twills and a basic color scheme and focused on the stories (your words of wisdom guided me!) and it is the best book I have created by far. Everytime I look at it I get the same feeling...that it's perfect. Good lessons learned that I plan to keep. Big hugs and blessings

I've been using my remote a lot. Unfortunately, sometimes the focus point lands in the background or something, and I get a lot of trash. But I do have some sweet moments of me with my kids, and I love that.
I got your journaling cards from DD, and printed draft copies for each day, just jotting some notes right on them. Can't seem to manage a play-by-play, and that is okay.
Off topic and somewhat random - looks like you have a Subaru Outback. Me too (a 2005 XT), and I need to get a convertible carseat for my (big) son who is about to outgrow his infant seat. I am having a hard time finding something that fits without moving the seat very far forward. What model Britax does Anna use? Is there plenty of room for a passenger in the front? Thanks!

I'm in the same boat! My baby girl just turned 2 (March 10) and was barely 24 pounds. The doc isn't overly concerned, it's just alarming when your other babies are big (my first was HUGE)!

Hi Jen - we do have an Outback and we decided on the Britax Boulevard CS. There is definitely not a ton of room in the front seat - it's ok...but not spacious. It will be better when we turn her forward facing.

Awesome Bonnie :).

It's never too late to start :). You could start today or next week or anytime. You definitely want to make the photography a pretty big part of the project...I would suggest starting fresh one day this week or next Monday. You can do it.

I love the shot of the Simon at the table and the reflection of the flowers on the table. I have a reflection shot on my Monday page too!

They are definitely usable Anne (but not likely as enlargements). I will print some out this week and let you know specifics next week.

Different doctors, different charts?
Sometimes I think all those charts and things are invented just to make us moms nervous.
Compared to Anna, Morrison is huge, I just don't understand why they are calling him tiny. At the charts they use here he is at the total bottom, but not below.
Oh well, as long as I see a happy healthy good-eating kid, I'll try not to worry about it!
Anna looks like a happy kid, you never know when she might get a grow spurt! They will always keep you guessing... :)

Thanks Ali. Looking forward to the rest of this week's documentation and creating next week.

Monday I did a really great job.
Tuesday not so much, but I will have a great photo of my Son with his championship trophy (of course I forgot my camera!)
Will try harder for today!
Thanks Ali, I am really thinking about this project alot each day.

So in love with this project, and so inspired to see your in-progress posts!