Weekly Goals 9/15

Feeling in the fall mood...already made pumpkin muffins and really want to make some more fall treats.  I went with the pumpkin color to put you all in the fall mood too!!  I can't believe that the first week of preschool is behind us but it was a great change of pace for me but told me that I needed to get a lot more sleep to get up early and get everyone (including myself) out the door on time.  Hoping to change our summer schedule and start working towards the new school schedule.  Hope that you are doing better with the changes then we are :)

Well, last week was a big one because I signed up for Jazzercise again.  I have been on a 5 year break from it because I couldn't handle it while I was pregnant (and sick).  I looked at all the options closer to the house and decided that I would just go back to the center that I used to even though it is 9 miles from the house (for those of you who think that isn't far...it normally takes 30 minutes to get there).  I dropped my son off on Friday and went straight to class barely making it but I am signed up so I am going to make the most of it trying to work my way up to 5 days a week...the four my son is in school and Saturday.  If things don't work out during the day then there is also a 7:30 pm class that I can do two days a week or do a Sunday.  We will see but I might have to start a little slow because I am sore after just two classes and having trouble walking.

Hope that you had a great week!!! 

Last week:

Family Goals

• Spend time with family - We got to spend lots of time together at the festival and had a nice family week together.
• Go to Burke Festival- My little man had a blast but it was so hot and we were all getting tired by the end of the day.
• Chick fila free breakfast- In case you didn't know, Chick Fil-a had a free breakfast coupon and I got to sign up online for a free sandwich and a date and time to get it.  I chose a day that I had my son because I knew that he would really enjoy the playground area.  I really enjoyed the sandwich and he enjoyed the playground.
• Library storytime- Great topic even though the group got a little out of hand.  The stories and the transporation theme was fun.
• Get to preschool on time everyday- Excited to get this one on the list and make it happen.  We got out of the house every day (I can't say without a fight) and we are getting in the routine!
• My Gym Class- He was so tired and it was probably a mistake but he is enjoying the classes and the open play.  I think that we are going to stop after the next two weeks like we planned and see if school wipes him out less towards the holidays.

Personal Goals

• Cut coupons- Ah ha!  I worked really hard on Thursday while my son was in school and got the coupons cut...and went and started using them :)
• Get coupons on Friday- I got a few at the Visitors Center and then reminded my husband to stop at the library since little man had reached his limit after school and playground and was exhausted!
• Shut off computer 6 nights to save energy- I shut the computer off every night and tried to turn it off if I was gone from the house for more than one hour.  It worked out really well and it was off a lot over the weekend while I spent it with my family.
• Start to Read 44 Cranberry Point by Debbie Macomber- Read and review posted soon.
• Read next book in Debbie Macomber series- I read the next two books in the series and reviews are posted soon! Got the next few books in the series on the night stand ready to read :)

Home Management Goals

• Clean dishes, counters and floors at least 5 days of the week- I have cleaned the kitchen all week in the morning before getting started and hope that I made a little more progress in that but it just seems to be a never ending battle.
• Clean dishes one night and not wait until the morning- I cleaned all of the dishes on Monday night and Wednesday night to get ready for the busy days with making lunches and everything before everyone had to rush out the door.  I did work on dishes first thing each morning if I made more dishes at night :)

Blog Goals

• Post one post everyday (schedule 7 posts so that can spend more time with family)- Done
• Review book reviews completed during the week (if done)- Read, reviewed and posted book reviews
• Work on a few posts to work ahead for the coming week- I didn't do the best job and keeping up with my posts but I did have a few posts up each week so it wasn't a huge job to tackle but I made a new recipe and tried to get the rest of the month's posts scheduled.  I guess that I have more work to do next week :)
• Post Sunday Weekly Goals, Menu Plan Monday, Kid Wednesday and Thrifty Thursday Tip- Done

This week:

Family Goals

• Spend time with family 
• Swimming Lessons
• Get to preschool on time everyday
• My Gym Class

Personal Goals

• Cut coupons
• Get coupons on Friday 
• Go to Jazzercise
• Shut off computer 6 nights to save energy
• Finish 74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
• Read next book in the pile either Debbie Macomber or book review book

Home Management Goals

• Clean dishes, counters and floors at least 5 days of the week
• Clean dishes one night and not wait until the morning

Blog Goals

• Post one post everyday (schedule 7 posts so that can spend more time with family)
• Review book reviews completed during the week (if done)
• Work on a few posts to work ahead for the coming week
• Post Sunday Weekly Goals, Menu Plan Monday, Kid Wednesday and Thrifty Thursday Tip