Yesterday was a terrific day. I drove to Charlotte to satisfy Julie and Lexi for espresso. We used to satisfy pretty recurrently after I lived in NC however have relied on textual content and voice messages since I moved. Luckily a well-timed textual content thread made a espresso date come to fruition and it was so, so good for thus many causes.
To begin with, it’s enjoyable to “speak store” with different OG bloggers. Running a blog has all the time been a singular enterprise however in right this moment’s world of influencers, social media, and one million methods to generate profits on-line, it’s gotten much more uncommon. I’ve associates with companies all alongside the web spectrum (promoting programs, digital merchandise, with one million IG followers, and so on) and all have very completely different communities, methods, and a few even have groups of individuals. Getting to talk with two different bloggers, who’re additionally extremely plugged in mothers in the same section of life with related values, is so useful. We simply get one another.
And that’s why over time they’ve grow to be pricey associates to me. Discovering girlfriends who assist, uplift, cheer on, have empathy, and are truthfully simply enjoyable to brainstorm and chat with is such a present.
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The day prior, September 1, I had the chance to hang around with neighbor associates to have fun an important day. A few of already proper? I imply, September 1…?
It’s HARRY POTTER DAY, the primary day again to courses at Hogwarts and us Harry Potter nerds, ahem, fans, prefer to mark the event. My good friend does it so effectively with decorations, video games (this yr was a themed triwizard event with three duties/video games), and everybody contributed themed snacks. With ages 2 to 42 in attendance, it’s nice enjoyable for all concerned.
For the reason that wizard youngsters are formally again at Hogwarts and my two muggles are formally again to a co-op schedule, it looks like the autumn season is upon us (regardless of the 95 diploma sauna outdoors). Nevertheless, inside my residence, fall has arrived. I adorned this week and the refined change of texture and colours has began to make the mornings and evenings really feel cozy.
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At present, in between IEW, Saxon math, and backyard membership duties, I’ll even be meal planning for Labor Day. It’s my favourite weekend of the yr and Nana, Kris, Cara, Kyla and Lacey are coming to spend it with us. We plan to crank down the AC, put out a selection of snacks, and cheer on Kirby and the dawgs! Additionally, how about that LSU/Clemson recreation? Predictions? I believe Lane and LSU in all probability have it within the bag however I’m hoping and cheering for a Dabo upset for my newly adopted hometown group.
On the menu to this point: smoked pork butt sandwiches with home made pickles, Kris’ Mexican layered dip, watermelon, pigs in a blanket with a spicy mustard, veggies and dip, burgers and grilled corn, and onion dip. Not unexpectedly, however wanting ahead to all of it nonetheless.
Regardless of our full days, I’m actually doing my greatest to start out savoring the ‘ber months now. They’re my absolute favourite. Kicking factor off with September, which incorporates Labor Day weekend, my Hailey woman turning 15 (how?!), school soccer with associates, soccer video games to look at, and my birthday thrown in there, too. I’m a planner so it helps me to look forward and see what’s in retailer for the week, however then I maintain reminding myself to only dwell within the day.
I’m in all probability a bit of behind on my guidelines of admin duties. I’ve a cyst on my noggin I must name and schedule to take away per my dermatologist. The women want haircut appointments. I must drop off Finley’s “enterprise” for her common fecal analysis (ew). I’ve home made bone broth that I must can right this moment. And I actually ought to determine what we’re carrying for household footage.
However I additionally acknowledge that feeling “caught up” on every thing is an phantasm. It’s not going to occur so I’m not going to let it stress me out. I’m simply going to bop alongside, checking off what I can and remembering that my primary focus is to be a gift and joyful spouse, mother, and good friend. Maybe that progesterone I began taking per week in the past is certainly working or maybe it’s simply understanding the ‘ber months are right here, however both manner, it’s good to really feel busy with out feeling overwhelmed.
Wishing you an identical! <3
