I am really bad at keeping goals, y'all.
Did I post twice as much in July? No. Have Tim and I successfully started making solid financial changes? Not really (but not a total "no" in that category -- so, weeee!)
Here's a recap of what's been going on around here since/during my last posts (this blog is starting to sound more like a family newsletter sometimes):
1. July happened. I had a birthday, Tim had a birthday, we took our annual float trip, got a puppy, the puppy DOUBLED in size, I went to Boston for work, Tim made a movie, my friend got married, my nephew turned ONE, my car's power steering went out, I found out I got admitted to UI's MBA-PM program, and it never rained.
2. August started/is almost over. Work got busier, Polly went to her first farmer's market, we took a family vacation to Lake of the Ozarks, celebrated another friend's wedding, Tim had guard duty (all the time), I didn't work out or care what I ate (I ate everything so far this month, bet you didn't know that.)
So, this is a banner week at the Nash house.
Polly started puppy school last night (how can I be SO frustrated with her and so proud/in love with her in the same day? When did we officially welcome a full-on fur child into our house?)
I start school tomorrow. You guys, I am SO nervous. I have no idea what to expect! I know I'll get a lot out of my first course (marketing management), but don't know how I'll do or what it will be like to be gone out of the house from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday until mid-November. (Then copy/stamp and repeat for the next 4 years, only maybe on a different day of the week. I just need to tell myself -- it's ONE day a week. Don't be a sally.)
On top of things, I waited in true Kate fashion to get my books until Sunday, and they are sold out of the books I need. (Whaaaaa). I need to have a chapter read in 24 hours, so here's hoping I miraculously get them and read the chapter in time! Not the best start to my grad school career.
I'm sad that summer is coming to an end, but I really shouldn't be. We were really busy, and we did a lot. I really love fall, and the autumn-spiced foods and candles are calling my name. (I'm certain it's going to be 80 degrees until November, though. But hey! With the drought we've had, it can look like fall from now until things just fully die. Always an upside, kiddos.)
Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Apple-picking at Wilson's orchard. Then making buttery apple crisp. Then eating the whole pan, one trip to the kitchen at a time.
2. Permanently turning the air conditioning off.
3. Layers of clothing
4. Leaves changing
5. Nights eating soup and watching scary movies (which you can do all year, I get it, but I like living seasonally)
6. Bonfires in the backyard
7. Good times with good people
8. Being just busy enough that I have to work out in the morning and plan meals
9. Tailgating.... wherever there's a tail or perfectly adequate driveway/yard
10. Spending consecutive weekends with my husband and friends (we've all been so busy!)
OK, that's it. Who's with me??
Did I post twice as much in July? No. Have Tim and I successfully started making solid financial changes? Not really (but not a total "no" in that category -- so, weeee!)
Here's a recap of what's been going on around here since/during my last posts (this blog is starting to sound more like a family newsletter sometimes):
1. July happened. I had a birthday, Tim had a birthday, we took our annual float trip, got a puppy, the puppy DOUBLED in size, I went to Boston for work, Tim made a movie, my friend got married, my nephew turned ONE, my car's power steering went out, I found out I got admitted to UI's MBA-PM program, and it never rained.
2. August started/is almost over. Work got busier, Polly went to her first farmer's market, we took a family vacation to Lake of the Ozarks, celebrated another friend's wedding, Tim had guard duty (all the time), I didn't work out or care what I ate (I ate everything so far this month, bet you didn't know that.)
So, this is a banner week at the Nash house.
Polly started puppy school last night (how can I be SO frustrated with her and so proud/in love with her in the same day? When did we officially welcome a full-on fur child into our house?)
I start school tomorrow. You guys, I am SO nervous. I have no idea what to expect! I know I'll get a lot out of my first course (marketing management), but don't know how I'll do or what it will be like to be gone out of the house from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday until mid-November. (Then copy/stamp and repeat for the next 4 years, only maybe on a different day of the week. I just need to tell myself -- it's ONE day a week. Don't be a sally.)
On top of things, I waited in true Kate fashion to get my books until Sunday, and they are sold out of the books I need. (Whaaaaa). I need to have a chapter read in 24 hours, so here's hoping I miraculously get them and read the chapter in time! Not the best start to my grad school career.
I'm sad that summer is coming to an end, but I really shouldn't be. We were really busy, and we did a lot. I really love fall, and the autumn-spiced foods and candles are calling my name. (I'm certain it's going to be 80 degrees until November, though. But hey! With the drought we've had, it can look like fall from now until things just fully die. Always an upside, kiddos.)
Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Apple-picking at Wilson's orchard. Then making buttery apple crisp. Then eating the whole pan, one trip to the kitchen at a time.
2. Permanently turning the air conditioning off.
3. Layers of clothing
4. Leaves changing
5. Nights eating soup and watching scary movies (which you can do all year, I get it, but I like living seasonally)
6. Bonfires in the backyard
7. Good times with good people
8. Being just busy enough that I have to work out in the morning and plan meals
9. Tailgating.... wherever there's a tail or perfectly adequate driveway/yard
10. Spending consecutive weekends with my husband and friends (we've all been so busy!)
OK, that's it. Who's with me??
