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September Goals with an August Rewind

September 1, 2016 By Shann 46 Comments

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!

September goals

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.

 

Ah. Just another Tuesday night.

A photo posted by Shann (@shannevasblog) on Aug 23, 2016 at 8:03pm PDT

Vegas Baby!!!

A photo posted by Shann (@shannevasblog) on Aug 30, 2016 at 10:28am PDT

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!

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Comments

  1. Katie Arnold says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Yay for birthdays!!

    Reply
  2. Ashley Stephenson says

    September 1, 2016 at 9:51 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Lyndsay says

    September 1, 2016 at 10:04 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Awesome!

      Reply
  4. Kristin C says

    September 1, 2016 at 11:52 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Way too old 😉 They are 4 now.

      Reply
      • Kristin C says

        September 3, 2016 at 7:01 pm

        I hope it goes well!

        Reply
  5. Tara Berries says

    September 1, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Hi Shann,
    Enjoy your 40th birthday and good luck potty training! I work in a daycare and boy, it can be a struggle!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:23 am

      It really is. Thank you Tara!

      Reply
  6. Chrissy Z. says

    September 1, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Awesome! Thank you Chrissy!

      Reply
  7. Ref J says

    September 1, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    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!!!)

    Reply
  8. Becky @Disney in your Day says

    September 1, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Yes! Have a fabulous time on your upcoming trip and happy early anniversary 🙂

      Reply
  9. The Sophisticato says

    September 1, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Have a happy happy birthday!!!! Enjoy September! XO

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Rebecca @ Happily the Hicks says

    September 1, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. DT says

    September 1, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    Love your list of goals. Good luck! You have inspired me to set some goals for myself. *grabs pen & looks for paper*

    — DT | Here I Scribble

    Reply
  12. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    September 1, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    HAPPY 40thhhhhh birthday!!!! GAHHH!! How exciting?!?! lol

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:21 am

      Kind of exciting…kind of in denial 🙂 Thanks GiGi!

      Reply
  13. Crystal @ Dreams, etc. says

    September 2, 2016 at 1:55 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Lora @ Craftivity Designs says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:27 am

    You did great on your August goals! Happy Birthday Month — and I’m with you, September is a favorite!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Thank you Lora!

      Reply
  15. mylittlerobins says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:59 am

    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!

    Reply
  16. Candy Kage says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:03 am

    Happy September birthday, good luck going back to school and enjoy that glass of wine.

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:19 am

      🙂 Thank you Candy!

      Reply
  17. Erica says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Happy early 4-0, Shann! Hope this whole year brings you nothing but happiness and good times. 🙂

    Coming Up Roses

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Erica!

      Reply
  18. Sarah Jean says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I love your family-oriented goals 🙂

    Reply
  19. Jenny says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Good luck with your goals this month and have a great 40th bday!
    xoxo, Jenny

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  20. Bethany says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:27 am

    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!!

    Reply
  21. My Urban Family says

    September 2, 2016 at 10:07 am

    Happy Birthday month!! When it’s a milestone birthday I think that means you get all month to celebrate! <3

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:18 am

      I agree! Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Claire and Rosemary says

    September 2, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    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!

    Reply
  23. Amanda Rinehart says

    September 2, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Thank you! Potty training is craziness…Ugh!

      Reply
  24. Allison Lancaster says

    September 2, 2016 at 9:11 pm

    We share the same birthday, how cool!!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:17 am

      That’s awesome! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Bree says

    September 3, 2016 at 3:12 am

    Happy upcoming birthday! Enjoy it and good on you gurrrrl for smashing your August goals!

    Reply
    • Shann Eva says

      September 3, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Chelsea says

    September 3, 2016 at 9:49 am

    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!

    Reply
  27. OnceUponADollhouse says

    September 3, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    It appears you have a lot of exciting change going on. Enjoy it!

    Reply
  28. Mandy Fredericks says

    September 5, 2016 at 10:31 am

    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 🙂

    Reply
  29. Tiffany Austin says

    September 5, 2016 at 11:05 am

    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!

    Reply

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