Labor Day is always the last summer hurrah around here, because the public schools all start today (the Tuesday after Labor Day). It's a little anti-climactic for us, given that Ethan started several weeks ago and Asher last week. But we had some HOT SUMMER WEATHER this weekend and it definitely felt like "summer". It… Continue reading Labor Day long weekend
Officially September! I am pretty happy with certain aspects of my life in these past few weeks. A few areas - not so good. But overall, I think I have more WINS than FAILS. August Wins 1- extremely consistent workouts! On week 5 of my monthly strength plan and haven't missed a strength workout yet.… Continue reading August Wins and Podcast Recs
(Pics from my walk this morning) I cannot believe it's September tomorrow. I just can't! I feel generally happy about this, because September- December is definitely my favorite season. But it still feels like a bit of a shock to me. I think summer went....well. I think? I'm not even sure. I know there were… Continue reading Beginning of fall (?!?) and thoughts on summer + working
Happy Monday. 🙂 Workout Recap Without Pictures Because I Wasn't Really in the Picture-Taking Mood This Week: Monday 8/21 20 minute morning walk after Ethan left for school. Midday workout with Asher- Legs #1, Week 4. Starting to feel ready to move on to a new month's program, but, August is a long month, so… Continue reading Workout recap + Monday memes
We have a real driver!! I mean he still just has his learner's permit (won't get his real license until next July 2024 when he turns 16), but Ethan can really DRIVE now! Like, competently and comfortably! I haven't said much about this all lately, so I figure I'm due for an update. Overall, Ethan… Continue reading Driving update
I can't let today pass by without commenting on our extreme heat situation up here in Wisconsin! Also, it's always very fun to sing that song and it instantly gets me in the mood to be somewhere tropical and dancing in a congo line. "Ole ole, ole ole.... feeling hot hot hot....." Ooh, especially the… Continue reading Feelin’ hot hot hot
A little delayed, but here's my recap for last week! This was Week 3 of my August workout plan. I managed to technically complete all 5 strength workouts, though one of them was shortened and done at home. Monday 8/14 This was Ethan's first day of school and I knew we had a busy evening… Continue reading A recap: Workouts, life and my week of August 14th
TGIF... we made it to the end of Week 1 of the school year. 🎉🎉 Now, instead of celebrating yet, I need just one quick minute to be negative. I have a Pet Peeve to get off my chest. The best representation for how I feel about this current situation is: Yes, a big ol'… Continue reading A Pet Peeve and good advice
The school week is going very well! Ethan reported being "tired" when he got home last night, which is not surprising. I am actually not sure if he meant physically (from soccer), mentally or just sleepy; probably a combination of all three. He continues to be very positive overall. Wednesdays and Thursdays are their block… Continue reading Changes cont. & thinking about school year routines
I officially have a high schooler in the house!!! Ethan's first day of school was yesterday, though it was technically just an "orientation day". They had a full day of getting school ID pictures taken, receiving their Chromebooks, a school tour (led by upperclassmen), and then they went through an abbreviated day with 15-20 minutes… Continue reading Back to school, changes, etc.
GRATEFUL KAE 