End of August Week in W's

     

      It's the last Saturday in August and so that means my summer is drawing to a close, calendar wise. After Labor Day, it's " fall" weekends and all the stuff that comes with the seasonal changes, even if we're still in for a month of warm weather. Here's where my life is at, summed up in W's. 

What’s top of my mind: 

      My kids, all of them. I logged off work and took care of a few errands yesterday so today will be 100% focused on cleaning, organizing, and some semblance of being ready to have another body in the house. I asked for a list of food favorites, but he didn't care, but requested some beers they don't get in California. I'm happy to oblige. I texted a bit with my older daughter yesterday; she's got a lot of produce each night with her harvest, while adapting to a change in routine. And of course, there's the fast approaching date when the college kids leaves. 

Where I've been:

 

     I picked up my Kohl's order myself as I thought to combine with an Aldi stop. DH and I  had a nice Sunday last weekend driving to my daughters then further away. I played trivia with friends and we were the big winners. 

Where I’m going:

    No where today other than to walk pup. I'm going to get loads done, I swear! We may go to the lake tomorrow, but dependent on what I get done. DH has a couple projects too. His ankle is better, but still not strong. It stormed last night, a lot. That means I didn't sleep well as pup was so stressed, but still need to buckle down today.

 What I'm eating:

 

     We went for BBQ Sunday, but since then it's been just easy stuff at home like homemade Mac and cheese, chili, hot ham and cheese, and leftovers. I got too heavy with cummin in the chili, but it wasn't horrible, but not preferred seasoning ratio.

What I’m watching:

     A few YouTube videos while working in the kitchen, but trying to break out of too much TV habit. 

What I’m reading:

     Verity for book club, which is Monday night. However, depending on day to day plans, I already said I might not make it.  I don't want to be rushed if DD2 and I are away from home. 

What I’m listening to:

      I had BBC World service on a couple days, including yesterday while working. 

What I’m planning: 

    I have paused planning anything more until my kids are here and then gone. I just want to enjoy the moments of being off work this week, and early next week with the kids. 

Who needs a good slap:

      I'm pretty docile this week. But, midday yesterday I got an email that 32 items needed responding to from the audit project the end of June/ early July. Finance got the memo on Wednesday but didn't pass on for two more days. Get this, with a due date of 9/7! By calendar yes, that's two weeks, but with a holiday weekend, so only 9 business days. We've requested an extension. I am trying to not stress, as I think all on my program are really clarification type documents, or answers. But, remember we are without an organized office and all are paper files are in boxes shrink wrapped on palates.

Who Deserves Knuck's (Fist Bump):  

   My team was awesome helping me organize and plan to be off work next week. I feel like everything I could plan is taken care of. Oh, crap will hit fans when I get back ( audit already did) and the school year starts, but that isn't next week. 

What’s making me smile:

     Time off work! Time off work! Time off work! Just knowing I have so many days to call my own is smile worthy even if not also excited about my kids.

      That's my past week and what I'm thinking of. Please feel free to share your W's.