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September Goals Complete, October Set

October 1, 2015 By Shann 74 Comments

I know I said this last month…and probably the month before that, but this month really flew by. I honestly can’t believe it is October!

I wanted to have a Stress-Free September, so let’s see how I did:

October goals

Here were September’s Goals and What Actually Happened:

  • Get a good routine going with school  We haven’t missed the bus yet, so I’ll call this a WIN! Usually, my husband attempts an outfit and snack/lunch when he gets up, since he is the earliest riser. I then double check when I get up to make sure we have the right stuff in our backpack, and that we’re not totally mismatched. 
  • Get to the Gym at least 3 times a week with the Twins Yes! Another win! Even with my darn cold, we went to the gym 4 times last week. I’ve been taking Zumba, Barre Fitness, and a Cardio Sculpt class (which incorporates weights.) I’ve also started my ballet class on Monday nights, and on the occasional Saturday. Although, on the weekends, we usually all head to the gym as a family. Even my oldest gets to go and has fun in the child care. Today, they even did a craft with the boys!
  • Have fun on my Birthday I’ll admit that I was a little disappointed that hardly anyone RSVP’d to my birthday and I had to cancel, but it turned out for the best. Me and my husband had a great date, then met up with a friend for a few drinks the night before my birthday. I also got to go to a Japanese Steak house with my parents and family that weekend. My birthday fell on Labor Day, so we grilled out, again with my parents, and had some cake. I also got to do some shopping with my partner in crime, my Mom.
  • Follow through with our Date Nights Yes! My birthday date, plus we also had a date and went to a March of Dimes fundraiser party. It was fun getting dressed up and having an adult beverage or two. Plus, we have another date for our Anniversary coming up this weekend!
  • Don’t stress out as much With my husband being gone for almost a week, plus a ton of meetings, taping a TV show, volunteering at school, chaperoning a field trip, and almost depleting my  laundry pile, I’d say I did pretty good. There were not as many tears this month or meltdowns, so I’ll just call this one a WIN!

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On to October:

-Continue going to the Gym at least 3 times a week.   Gotta keep up that momentum!

-Have at least 1 Date night.   Our anniversary is coming up!

-Start working on that 30 before my 30’s end list   I’m looking at you Pinterest! ….and maybe that Fashion post.

-Start and complete the #Octoberscopers challenge    You can follow me on Periscope HERE

-Do 2 Guest Posts and Have some Great Guest posts on the blog  I may have this planned already, but it’s good to give yourself a few things you know you can complete, right?

-Get my Blog Page views back up to where they were in July   For some reason, July has been my best month, so I’m hoping to reach at least that many people this month. So, please feel free to share, like, comment, or do all of the above to help me out 🙂

-Throw a fabulous 6th Birthday Party!   Theme to be revealed soon.

-Have a Happy Halloween!!!!

Well, that’s it. I’m not going to go crazy with the goals because there is a lot planned for this month already. I hope you’ll join me in October and keep me accountable. What are your goals for the month? If not goals, do you have anything fun and exciting planned?

 

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Comments

  1. Robin Masshole Mommy says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Date nights are so important for parents. I hope you find time to have one this month!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:17 pm

      Me too! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Mitzi (@BlogginMamacita) says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:07 am

    My son started high school this year and a month later, we’re still getting used to having to leave the house one hour earlier. In regards to fitness, I lack the motivation sometimes but then I pick up where I left off and keep it moving. I’m doing my first color run in two weeks and I’m so excited.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Nice!

      Reply
  3. cookieandcreams says

    October 1, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Good luck with your goals Shann, it’s great to see that you achieved so much in September. Keep up the good work! 🙂 xo

    Reply
  4. tara pittman says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Mini goals like these are good. Keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Sounds like you got a lot done in September! It’s funny, July was also a really strong month for me and then it dipped back down in August. Not sure what it is about that!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:49 pm

      Hmmmm….so strange. Well, I guess maybe everyone had more time to read in the summer?

      Reply
  6. birdhousebooks says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Great goals! I love the idea of a 30 before 30’s list. That is wonderful! – Trish at View from the Birdhouse

    Reply
  7. Bri DePauw (@ATGlittered) says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:58 am

    Great job on September! I just wrote a goals post as well, mine is mostly focused on blogging though. I should really include more life goals!

    Reply
  8. nmiller00 says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I love how goal oriented you are. I am so not that way! I tried but fell flat. Maybe this month I can do it? Yeah no. I get distracted way too much and with this month having Halloween, my attention span is struggling on staying on one topic! Too much spooky fun to be had! You are my hero with how much you can get accomplished each month!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Ha ha! It’s all an illusion 😉

      Reply
  9. Mandie Stevens says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Good job on getting to the gym. I need to make a list like this and date nights… yep, I need some of those too!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Yes! We’re finally getting a couple in….it had been way too long.

      Reply
  10. My Urban Family says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:47 am

    Those look like great goals! I keep seeing everyone else post similar things today and I’m thinking I may have to jump on board soon – such a good way to hold yourself accountable!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Yes, it really does. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Skye @ Planet Jinxatron says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Congrats! Any one of your September goals would have been an achievement, but it looks like you made progress on all fronts!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  12. Michelle Liew says

    October 1, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Happy belated b’day, Shaan! And I am glad you had a great time overall!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Shaylee says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    That’s wonderful that you completed so many of your goals for the month! I’m terrible at this, I’ve stopped trying haha

    Reply
  14. Erin @ Very Erin says

    October 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    This list reminded me that I want to do some guest posting! I’ve literally never guest posted before, and I keep telling myself I need to!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      You are more than welcome to guest post here, if you ever want to Erin. 🙂

      Reply
  15. triciathegoodmama says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    I’m glad you had a Happy Birthday. It also sounds like you had a very great month! haha The only goal I have for October is to get this baby out. Maybe I’ll tackle some more the next month.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      That’s an important goal!!! Best of luck for a smooth, healthy, and safe delivery.

      Reply
  16. serenemomblog says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Good luck hitting all your goals, Shann! I did my October goals post today too 🙂 We both have the guest posting goal to work on, right? 😉

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Yes!!!!

      Reply
  17. Erica Musyt says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I’m glad that you and your husband make time for dates nights. I hope you’re feeling better! xoxo

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Very, very slowly. This is the worst cold ever.

      Reply
  18. Bree says

    October 1, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Awesome goals! I love sitting down at the beginning of the month and doing goal reviews and goal setting! 🙂

    xo Bree
    http://bree-west.com

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  19. danavento says

    October 1, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    so great to see that you have a list of goals! Guest posting is always a great thing too!

    Reply
  20. Liz Mays says

    October 1, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    That’s a tough weekend to try to have a party, I’m guessing. I’m so glad you ended up having a great time though!

    Reply
  21. PamSykes says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Ahhh Every month I think about setting goals and then I don’t! Reading yours was inspiring! Especially the date night goal! We really need to make that a priority here too!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Yes! Let me know if you end up making some 🙂

      Reply
  22. cramos13 says

    October 1, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Hi Shann!

    Congrats on your September goals…sounds like you had more wins than losses. I’m sorry you didn’t have the bday you wanted but it looks like you had a great one anyway :).

    Have fun on your date night this weekend and any stress-free day is a win! Here’s to a great October!

    Take care hun!

    Cori

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you Cori!

      Reply
  23. Farrah says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    I’m glad your birthday ended up being awesome–yay for good food and a great date with your husband! Best of luck to you on your October goals too! I need to stick to that first one also!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Ourfamilyworld says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    You accomplished a lot of things for September. So glad to hear that you had a wonderful birthday. Good luck for October.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. byecomparison says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    So many wins! And yes, September must have flown by because it feels like last week I was reading your August goal successes. I’m still so impressed and starstruck that you do ballet. Way to date your husband! Happy belated birthday! And your family is so adorable.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 10:47 pm

      Thank you Brooke! You’re too sweet 🙂

      Reply
  26. DT says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    You did great on your September goals! 🙂 Good luck with October ones.
    I want to focus on my blog and my fitness.
    — DT | Here I Scribble

    Reply
  27. Claudette Esterine says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I really hope you manage to accomplish all that you set your heart to this month! Keep smiling either way because it makes you so beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 1, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      Awe. Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I’m sorry that you had to cancel your birthday party. I feel your pain with a few friends that haven’t kept their promises. Not fun

    Reply
  29. Karlyn Cruz says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    I like the 30 before 30 idea. I may incorporate that myself.

    Reply
  30. Shannon P says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    July was my best month yet as well, and I’m trying to get back there as well! Good luck 🙂

    Reply
  31. Fashionable Librarian says

    October 1, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I like goals that are doable and these seem doable

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 4, 2015 at 5:21 pm

      I hope so!

      Reply
  32. Julia says

    October 1, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Great Job on making your September goals. You inspire me to make some more much needed goals.

    Reply
  33. rika says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:01 am

    I just need to give myself a break this month. I worked so many hours last month.

    Reply
  34. Kari Ann says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:34 am

    I think you did great with your goals! I need to write mine down. Oh and Happy Belated Birthday I am glad you still had fun despite no one rsvping 🙂

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  35. victoria says

    October 2, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Great goals i’m glad you had a Happy Birthday and that you were able to go the gym at three times a week. I wish i can do that.

    Reply
  36. Jhanis says

    October 2, 2015 at 2:27 am

    I really need to have a good morning routine prepping the kids for school! It’s always chaotic for us. Ugh.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Even though we prepare, it still always seems a little chaotic 🙂 Kids!

      Reply
  37. Ana De-Jesus says

    October 2, 2015 at 3:56 am

    When is your anniversary? How many years have you been together, date nights are so important or keeping the spark alive.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Our anniversary is October 3rd…tomorrow 🙂 Married for 7 years.

      Reply
  38. Elizabeth O. says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I love the October goals. I hope you’re able to follow through with all of them! Keep it up!

    Reply
  39. Amanda Rinehart says

    October 2, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Great goals! Im sure you can do it! I have a birthday party to plan this month too! My kids share a party since their birthdays are a week about, it’s always a challenge to come up with something cute AND gender neutral. Also SUPER impressed that you’ve made it to the gym THREE times a week! That’s no easy feat momma! Keep it up!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you! Appreciate the support!

      Reply
  40. Chelsie Carr says

    October 2, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    These are great goals! I’m glad you got to have date nights and celebrate you birthday! Pinterest is on my list of things to own this month as well!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:49 pm

      Yes! Thanks Chelsie.

      Reply
  41. CourtneyLynne says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Ahhhhh hubby and I have been sucking with date night as well! Swear life just takes over sometimes. Definitely need to make it more of a priority

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Agreed 🙂

      Reply
  42. Liz Jo says

    October 2, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    You are rocking the September goals!! I think you’re doing great with the September. Date night is great, glad you’ve been getting them in.

    liz jo @ sundays with sophie

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 3, 2015 at 10:48 am

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply
  43. Jessica says

    October 3, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    This is a great goals post! Way to on being consistent with your workouts and i cannot wait to see your 30×30.

    Reply
  44. Rosey says

    October 5, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Our bus comes earlier and earlier. The driver must want to hurry up and get it over with, lol

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 5, 2015 at 8:57 am

      I think so! 🙂

      Reply
  45. caitlincheevers says

    October 22, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    Such a bummer about your birthday party! But I’m glad it worked out for the best. 🙂
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply

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