Hi there! This week is zooming by! Exactly seven days left of summer vacation {not counting the weekend} for us. Whomp whomp. This is how I feel about that…
I actually sent this picture to the Mr. when he asked me what I was cooking for dinner on Monday night. I am/was cooked out after Helen’s big weekend! Daddy to the rescue! He’s grilled up whatever I’ve put in front of him so far this week. We’ve had grilled chicken and hot dogs. I’m going to miss grilling season aka less dishes to wash season.
P.S. The dogs pictured below were super good! Courtesy of my fave, Trader Joe’s.
So I was pretty cranky yesterday, and I absolutely hate that! It was a terrible combination of a hot, muggy day that kept us inside AND a lot of organization to do. Trying to organize with two kiddos (and Helen’s not even mobile!) will make one cra-zay. I did manage to get our bathroom closet and linen/craft closet reorganized, consolidated, and just generally more presentable. I also tortured myself more by having Holden try on ALL his pants, shirts, coats from last winter to determine what new stuff he needs. Oh.my. I’m not sure who had less fun, me or him. I can happily report most his shirts still fit, but he did need all new pants. Online shopping to the rescue! Done!
I really think my crappy mood stemmed from not being about to do much in the exercise department recently. I had a bunch of food pain after a long run last Thursday morning. Please hide your eyes from the picture below if you are squeamish…
My frightening toenails are all shades of yellow to purple. I’m pretty sure I’m going to {eventually} lose the nails on the three middle toes. 😦 Not sure what is going on with my feet, but I know my mind and the rest of my body parts are willing to really go for it in this upcoming half-marathon. My feet, however, are not cooperating. Helen and I spent some quality time at the local running store today, and I did come home with a new pair of shoes. Yes, I just bought new shoes in June. This goes against every fiber of my fiscally conservative body. However, I really don’t want to NOT be able to race in just a little over two weeks. I bought a whole size bigger shoe. I wear an 8.5 in regular shoes. Previously, I’ve worn a 9 in running shoes. I’m now up to a 10 in New Balances. What?!? Yes, I also switched brands to allow for more toe room based on how New Balance designs shoes.
I immediately came home and tried them out on the treadmill while Helen napped. Results: Felt good…no toe pain…still side of the foot – left foot pain. All in all, I’ll take it. I’m thinking that I will just have to take about 6 weeks off from running after the half to let my foot totally recuperate. Not cool, but it’s also not cool to have pain. I feel like I’m saying just a little longer…hold on just a little longer feet! I can’t wait to run this race, and then just chill on running. Today I ran 3.6 miles. Here’s my last mile…
What else isn’t cool around here, you ask? Our leaky chimney! The Mr. determined that our paneling {yes, aren’t we cool!} is buckling due to a leak. I’m very appreciative of his conscientious handy work, but I was less than thrilled when he decided to get a crow bar out at start whipping down this wall at 7:30. I just wanted to watch the Olympics in peace with a brownie and my favorite guy {<-he was on a one way track to “fix this wall or bust”).
Yikes. This project continues tonight.
This morning I became painfully aware of how many loose ends that I want to tie up before I head back to work. I was filling out Miss Helen’s pile of paperwork for daycare! Let’s see how I’m doing on my “End of Summer” list!
House Stuff:
- Make a chalkboard sign for the kitchen Delegated to the Mr. – He’s going to finish it up soon!
- Redo hall pictures Done!
- Clean out summer clothes Not yet
- Put prints in photo album Done!
- Buy blender for baby food making Done!
Me Stuff:
- Renew blog? Always torn about this! I’m always really into it in the summer, but I tend to fall off in the other seasons. Renewed!
- Keep running (and lifting and yoga and just fitnessy stuff) Trying to stay injury free!
- Get ready to do budget recon in September – I plan on writing down EVERYTHING I buy in the month of September. Oh.my.
- Get a haircut! – I haven’t had one since March! Did this!
- Organize school papers/materials that I brought home in April (seems like a lifetime ago) Organized and ready to head back to school
- Read 2 books for fun Yes!
- Eat as much watermelon as possible Sadly my last two have been duds! Maybe the season is over!
Holden’s Stuff:
- Finish baby book – Yikes! I really fell off the bandwagon with this one. I’m trying to be inspired by Helen’s and finish up Holden’s. 😦 got to do this!
- Get Holden’s school supplies Mostly done – just need some pictures to send in with him
- Get fitted for a little boy tux for Auntie Brookie’s wedding Yes!
- Art Museum Pre-K Day Tomorrow – excited to see what this is like!
- Visit Farmer’s Market
- Maybe another fishing trip??? He went clamming instead and loved it!
- School shoes! Next week
- Fro-yo date – Mommy & Holden Next week
Helen’s Stuff:
- Work on baby book continuous
- Outfit for Auntie Brookie’s wedding purchased – not sure about shoe situation
- Find some cute clothes to fit this growing baby! Mostly did this! Just need some bigger onesies and perhaps a few more leggings
- Review baby food making business – I love this book! On my list for the next couple days
- Baptism and Reception – Planning, Decorating, Cooking, and Enjoying! So did this!
- Get everything ready for the daycare transition Mostly ready – just need paperwork filled out by dr. at our upcoming 4 month appointment – we also need to buy diapers and diaper creme to go with her
I do have a couple more items to add to the list: Roscoe for a mani/pedi {much to his dismay} and an inspection for my car. I also have a couple more books I’d like to spend some quality time with. I feel like the race is really on to use this time wisely and also enjoy time at home.
What end of summer activities do you take on?
Do you start a new calendar in January or with the school year, September?
Any fun back-to-school traditions?
Have a happy hump day!
Natalie
fit • full • fun 