September Goals
September is one of my favorite months. It’s my birthday this month, so that’s reason enough. But, there’s other stuff too! I’ve always loved the start of school, the beginning of Fall, and the cooler temperatures that usually start in September. I’m going to make sure my September goals are some great ones this year!
Even though I’m not headed back to school myself, for the first time, all three of my kids are. It’s pretty strange, exciting, yet stressful at the same time. We’re definitely in a transition stage right now. I’m hoping as the weeks go by, the stress eases as we get into our routine.
I haven’t set too many goals because I feel they are all pretty big ones. Before we get to them, let’s check in on how we did in August.
August Goals
- Finish July Goals – This included reservations for Vegas (check!) Finishing the Summer Dance Session (check!) and Potty Training Boot Camp (Ugh!)
- Finish our Summer Bucket List – The family list was done, but as a couple we needed a date night (check!) a double date (check!) and a drive-in or movie night (nope)
- Check some items off my 30 Before 40 List – It’s not complete, but I did check one more off!
- Get to the Gym at least 3 times a week – I only made it once the week of Vegas, but we did a LOT of walking. I’ve been sick since we got back, but I’m going in today and tomorrow.
Overall, I’d say August was a success. Even though all of our dates happened in Las Vegas, they sure were fun! We ended up meeting some friends one night for our double date, and another night we had dinner and did some gambling by ourselves. Plus, we spent the days with the kids and my parents. It was a wonderful vacation.
The only other thing that hasn’t been going well is Potty Training Boot Camp. It started off strong, but we had a little less time than anticipated. I will have a full post with an explanation once I can get a handle on all the laundry and move away from the potty seats. Potty training twins is just a lot of work.
Onto September…
September Goals
- Make good progress in Potty Training In the short time we’ve been doing it, I’ve realized it’s going to be a looooong process
- Get a good morning routine for Preschool and 1st Grade Did I mention TODAY is Mr. B’s first day of FIRST grade!!! We met his teacher and saw his classroom last night. She seems awesome, so I’m hoping for a great year for him. The twins started Tuesday, and so far, so good!
- Enjoy my 40th Birthday!!! I still can’t believe I will be the big 4 – 0 this year. Vegas was an awesome start, but I’ve got more fun lined up for my actual birthday (the 7th) and the weekend after. If you’re local and want to buy me a drink, leave me a comment below 🙂
- Get back to my gym routine Our vacation, Potty Training Boot Camp, and being sick all caused me to put working out on the back burner. Even though I’m still not feeling great, I need to get back there. Working out is a great stress reliever for me, and I miss it.
- Schedule Appointments I’ve been putting a lot of things off, since we were going on vacation. I need to get Mr. B into see an eye doctor, and schedule his wellness visit. I also need to see an eye doctor and the dermatologist.
- Spend time with Family We missed my nieces’ birthday party, so I’m hoping to get together with my brother’s family sometime this month. It’s also his birthday, so we need to celebrate that too.
I hope your September starts off great! Did you make any September goals? I’d love to hear about them!
Yay for birthdays!!
I am finally getting back into my gym routine! This week I have gotten up early every day and made it to the gym! I can’t believe it! Hopefully I stick with this. Good luck on all your goals!
Thank you!
I love September too! And oh, the potty training-uuuugggghhh! ha! 🙂 My little guy just started Kindergarten, and the routine has been so good for us!
Awesome!
Oooo! I am so nervous about potty training the girl I nanny since I have never done it before. How old were they when you started?
Good luck! You can do it!
Way too old 😉 They are 4 now.
I hope it goes well!
Hi Shann,
Enjoy your 40th birthday and good luck potty training! I work in a daycare and boy, it can be a struggle!
It really is. Thank you Tara!
Welcome to the 40’s – you will love them! Maybe you remember me turning 40 in February and I cannot say I hate it! haha
Good luck for your goals, especially for the potty training! xxx
Awesome! Thank you Chrissy!
Your August sounded like a major win. I wish you luck and a happy birthday for September. Getting back to routine is always a struggle after an awesome vacation. My major goals for September are to finish my ebook, get my paid course up and running and finish booking out the openings I have for the rest of the year (only sixteen weeks until 2017!!!)
Sounds like a good month! I’m also partial to September since it’s our anniversary month. And we usually try to travel somewhere in September – both because of our anniversary and because work is less busy for me once all the kids go back to school!
Yes! Have a fabulous time on your upcoming trip and happy early anniversary 🙂
Have a happy happy birthday!!!! Enjoy September! XO
Thank you!
Those are great goals! I love that you are planning on spending more time with family. That is so important!! I hope you have a great month!
Love your list of goals. Good luck! You have inspired me to set some goals for myself. *grabs pen & looks for paper*
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HAPPY 40thhhhhh birthday!!!! GAHHH!! How exciting?!?! lol
Kind of exciting…kind of in denial 🙂 Thanks GiGi!
It looks (and sounds) like you guys had a lot of fun in Vegas! Good luck on your goals for September. And your birthday is coming up! That’s so exciting. 🙂
You did great on your August goals! Happy Birthday Month — and I’m with you, September is a favorite!
Thank you Lora!
I’m working on some of these in September, too! I need to be more consistent with workouts, and I want to get a good morning routine for preschool at home. It looks like you had a great time in Vegas! We need a trip like that!
Happy September birthday, good luck going back to school and enjoy that glass of wine.
🙂 Thank you Candy!
Happy early 4-0, Shann! Hope this whole year brings you nothing but happiness and good times. 🙂
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Thank you Erica!
I love your family-oriented goals 🙂
Good luck with your goals this month and have a great 40th bday!
xoxo, Jenny
Thank you!
Wow, you have some great goals! I love setting goals I just have a hard time keeping them sometimes. I have found that I do a lot better with weekly goals, because I always forget about them if I set them monthly. Whoops! I hope the potty training goes well this month!!
Happy Birthday month!! When it’s a milestone birthday I think that means you get all month to celebrate! <3
I agree! Thank you!
Agree with you birthday month is a time for reflecting. Mine is in January and it aligns nicely with the new year. Sounds like you’ve been successfully chipping away at your goals. Great goals for September and enjoy a fantastic special birthday!
Happy (almost) Birthday! You look great, I never would have expected you to be coming up on 40! I don’t miss the potty training days, good grief. lol. Best of luck with that craziness! lol
Thank you! Potty training is craziness…Ugh!
We share the same birthday, how cool!!
That’s awesome! 🙂
Happy upcoming birthday! Enjoy it and good on you gurrrrl for smashing your August goals!
Thank you!
I’m surprised you even worked out in VEGAS! I give you sooooo much credit for that! Here’s to a successful month of achieving your goals!
It appears you have a lot of exciting change going on. Enjoy it!
I love the Summer Bucket List idea. I think I’m going to try that next year. For September, I’d like to be just a little more organized and orderly. That’s my goal! I hope you feel better soon and good luck with continued success on potty training! It’ll happen 🙂
Potty training is always hard. Don’t be discouraged. Take your cues from them. I waited until 3.5 and was so glad I did. He was ready and done in 2 days – even nights!