SeptemBER 3rd-9th 2023

[sweetpumkinpye]

The first full week of Spring and it is going to be a beauty. Warm temperatures until about Friday when it dips again. A perfect time of year to get out and enjoy life. This week sees me back to normal at work just working my Monday and Tuesday. DH and I will meet my Mum and brother down the beach for a mini vacation Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before coming home Saturday. It will be a nice break away after what has been a busy few months.

Daily:
Water throughout day, especially as we have the heating on.
Shower/bath at night,
Moisturise, brush teeth, lip balm, hand cream
Clean kitchen and DW on before bed.
Read and sleep at reasonable time

Weekly:
*washing (X)( )
*fold washing (X)
*vacuum floors ( )
*clean bathrooms ( )( )
*meal planning ( )
*general tidy up ( )
*clean fridge/freezers ( )
*tidy pantry/stockpile ( )
*make work lunches (X)
*shopping list (fortnightly) ( ) grocery shopping (fortnightly) ( )

Quarterly/Seasonal Goals:
September, October and November.....Spring
*Baking days leading up to Christmas....we have several scheduled ( )
*Continue with wrapping party dates ( )
*Christmas prep....focus on this ( )
*Target savings in bank ( ) Save for cruise. Have full payment by December.
*Review word of the year (X)
*Prepare house/papers/emergency kits for upcoming fire season ( )
*Start decluttering for move next year ( ) I have a plan for this at least, will ramp up during HGP
*House inspection September ( )
*Mini vacation to coast September (X)
*At least one no spend day/week per month ( )( )( )
*Annual Bathurst day October ( )
*Day light saving October ( )
*Organise Family get together for November ( )
*Complete the HGP ( ) This is a must this year
*Start thinking ahead for Spring/Summer meals ( ) plans ( ) celebrations ( ) goals )

Extras:
Fun/Christmas prep:
*tidy gift closet ( )
*update planner ( )
*do something that is just for me ( )
*start/continue/finish one craft project (X) Using up scrap wool
*start/continue/finish one book/magazine ( ) Goal for the year is to read 10. I have read 10
*continue looking for stocking fillers, gifts and supplies ( ) My challenge for 2023 is to do great stockings, useful and interesting items.

This week:
*Connect with family via phone, email or text (X)
*Father's Day Sunday (X)
*Work Monday and Tuesday (X) (X)
*At least one no tech night (X)
*Drop dogs to DSIL house Wednesday (X)
*Mini vacation Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (X)
*Pick dogs up Saturday (X)

5 small chores:
*pack for beach (X)
*wash and vacuum car (X)
Word of the Year 2023: Progress

 

[Holiday_Mom]

I saw what you did with SeptemBER. Clever! It sounds like you'll have a wonderful time away.

This month is going to be spent adjusting to the new normal for me. As an introvert who needs space and time to be still after being on the go, it has been an exhausting time easing into the new work and home schedule. This week is a four day week but next week is the real deal until the end of the school year. I really, really miss the remote work.

Daily:

• Exercise
• Prayer
• Calendar Review of Appointments/Meetings
• Reading
• Writing
• Coffee Prep for the next day
• Lunch Prep for the next day
• Breakfast Prep for the next day

Weekly:

• Outfit Planning for this week
• Menu Planning for this week
• Meal Prep for upcoming week
• Dust/Vacuum/Mop
• Bills
• Laundry
• Groceries
• End of Last Week Reflection
• Set Research/Writing Goals
• Weed Garden

Monthly:

• Kitchen
  • Dust the top of the fan.
  • Clean the oven.
  • Clean the microwave.
  • Clean out the refrigerator.
  • Wipe down cabinets and appliances.
  • Wash the floor.
  • Clean Windows.
  • Wipe down the trash can.
  • Wipe down the wall and door jambs.

Extra: HHP

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

This month is going to be spent adjusting to the new normal for me. As an introvert who needs space and time to be still after being on the go, it has been an exhausting time easing into the new work and home schedule. This week is a four day week but next week is the real deal until the end of the school year. I really, really miss the remote work.

I am pleased that you are giving yourself time to settle in to the new normal. It will take a while. I am hoping that it settles very quickly for you. Be kind to yourself, change is hard especially when it is so far out of your comfort zone.

 

[AnnieClaus]

Mary-
You are certainly in a time of change. It will take awhile to adjust.
Remember to show yourself some grace.


Annie