I was blessed to spend the day on Friday shopping with this little guy. Oh and his beautiful mom. So much fun spending time with them and watching him grow up. He used to be a floppy baby I thought was trying to leap from my arms at 2 weeks old & now he’s almost 2 years old trying to eat all my chocolate.

Don’t tell his mom but I want to keep him…at least until he starts crying. Then I’ll give him a cookie, and he’ll ask for a glass of milk. *please someone get that reference.

Last Week’s Goal’s

• Enjoy mini vacation. As with any vacation you get some things done and some not. But I loved the break. It was perfect to relax and have time to do what I wanted even if not all on my list. Much more relaxed for the crazy month to come.
• Organize the pantry. Good intentions and a good start but I have a stocked pantry. I did learn to use the app; get rid of some outdated items & start the organization to make it smoother. I want it organized in my phone and on the shelves.
• Try new fitness class/activity. ; I love Zumba so I tried Aqua Zumba. It fit well with my schedule this week, same amazing teacher and I can keep up with one of the two classes regularly. Yep I did Aqua Zumba twice this week…once during a triple threat day.
• Premade essential in fridge. Some wonderful basics from my food category and a few new ones fill my fridge. Perfect because horrendous allergy weather makes me want to work, workout & sleep. That’s it. Cooking doesn’t make the list.
• Chat with friends I miss (this means you!). Okay I still suck. I was lucky enough to be near friends this week to chat. But finding the time to call is hard. And I am making myself really anxious abound the whole idea the longer I don’t do it. I need to come up with a plan because Just Do It isn’t working for me.
• Finish closet project FINALLY! ; . IT’S DONE!!! I lied a bit when I said I’d show it finished. I didn’t think my drawers were super interesting. But I loved Friday’s post on why this new closet works for me.

This Week’s Goals

• Family photos. Our wedding photos are beautiful and interesting. The situation wasn’t ideal with a hotter than normal day, me needing back surgery and Hunni doing all the last minute errands. We have wanted to take new couples shots for awhile and finally are this week. My friend is a photographer and I arranged a shoot with her so I’m excited.
• Start packing. I have a big work trip in a week or so and hate figuring out what to take. I’m starting the packing now so I can worry about the other details as it gets closer.
• Sleep. Sure I’ve been napping the allergy nap but not much rest. Time to prop myself up recliner style and get some shut eye.
• Zumba for a cause. One thing I love about my Zumba instructor is her passion for the community. This Saturday we have a Zumba-thon for a fund in memory of a local teen. So important to give back in as many ways possible.
• Date night. That crazy month I mentioned is crazy for us both. After the photo shoot while looking spiffy I’m taking Hunni on a date. He doesn’t know it yet and won’t because he doesn’t read my blog.

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