Summer break is winding down, but I'm still trying to savor every last bit despite the heat. I may have asked to get the Fall decorations down, but the whim was short-lived. Now that our family vacation is over and we've settled back into our day-to-day routine, I've got lots to look forward to in the coming weeks!
Unfortunately, my reading list is empty. I had a list last year that I didn't get around to finishing. Once I get into the swing of my new routine of being a working mom, I plan to make more time for both fanciful and informative reads.
A lot of what I'm watching is what little Kendra grew up watching each summer. Elora is watching and enjoying some of the same cartoons I loved growing up, and Lord knows I love to escape reality and spend a little time in Oz whenever I can! My current watch list is queued up with Return to Oz, Hey Arnold, Abbott Elementary (mine and Daniel's new fav), The Little Mermaid (original movie & series), Mary-Kate & Ashley's Holiday in the Sun, and Camp Nowhere!
There are a few albums that "sound like summer" to me. Anything 90's reminds me of summer road trips and living room dance parties with the fam. Nelly Furtado is one of my favorites to listen to this time of year, too. Her albums "Whoa, Nelly!" and "Loose" were released during the summer before my first year of high school and my first year of college. Two of the biggest transitions of my life, and every time I hear "Turn Off the Light" or "Glow" I am immediately 13/18 again!
I'm a mess of emotions as of late. Excited about my new job, anxious to get back in the classroom, savoring my last few weeks of being a full-time, stay-at-home mom, and overwhelmed trying to plan and prepare for the future as best as I can!
What am I not planning would a better question! On my mind there's currently: back to school shopping, school lunches, meal prep ideas for the work week, classroom decor, open house, lesson plans, the usual household to-do-list, and trying to keep the kids healthy as well as myself. I'm also planning out a five-year dream trip with my sister to a whimsical fairy cottage in the woods and helping Daniel plan out our 16th anniversary to (hopefully) see the Biltmore at Christmas!
Can someone just tell me what to do and I'll do it! All jokes aside, I love having the freedom to choose, but I'm easily overwhelmed by decisions and wish I had an easier time choosing or that I didn't automatically feel like I've made the wrong choice. It's easy for me to consider the handful of things that could go wrong over the possibilities that could go beautifully right!
Part of entering my "working mom" era means I'll be needing a wardrobe fit for a working mother! It's been years since I've need new clothes, but it's the perfect excuse to use for a shopping spree!
At the beginning of the year, I felt pretty down and hopeless. God has absolutely turned my world right-side-up once again, and has me feeling hopeful and excited for tomorrow! I'm also loving getting back into writing again and have been planning up Blogust, Blogtober, and Blogmas already!
My sweet, firstborn turned 13 this month. Since I first laid eyes on his tiny, angelic face, I knew the Lord had great plans for his life. I'm always celebrating the wonderful young man he is growing up to be, and praying that I am able to continue watching him grow and helping him navigate life and to always stay on the path God has made for him.
Summer, you've been good to me! I'm excited to see what August has in store!
