Update Part 2

So, July was my first month EVER to set goals for myself.  I may have bitten off more than I could chew for my first month.  But, I was pretty happy with myself for what I did accomplish the first month of goals. 

The first goal I set for myself was to get in shape.  It is REALLY important to me to stay in shape since I am getting older and menopausal.  It is a lot harder to lose weight when you have both of these things against you, BUT I am not going to use that as an excuse.  One can still get in shape and be healthy.  So, I did go to the gym a lot as well as yoga with my Sister in Law.  I actually LOVE yoga.  I love it more than just going to the gym and getting on a treadmill and lifting some weights.  But, the Hubby LOVES lifting weights and I wanted to do something with him.  But, I did learn that yoga is what I want to focus on so I do feel like I accomplished my first goal! 

My second goal was to eat healthy and only have one cheat day.  This was REALLY hard with trying to sell a house and never being home.  But, I did do pretty well and even managed to drop 5 pounds eating better.  I typically do eat pretty healthy during the week anyways, but the weekends do me in!! 

My third goal was to only drink alcohol once a week.  I will go ahead and day now that I FAILED this one REALLY BAD!!!!  Let's just keep in at that!

My final goal for July was to practice walking away from idiotic comments and I will tell you all that I did accomplish the goal I set for this one!!  I am pretty proud of myself because there were a few times when I could have indulged in this one!  But, I didn't!  YAY!!!!

So, for my August goals I wanted to make my goals a little bit more relaxing and obtainable since this is the month that I will be REALLY in deep with the house wrapping up and Little Man's arrival creeping up! 

My first goal is the MOST important.....Getting my house packed up.  I really want to get this done way before Little Man arrives so that I don't have to take time away from him to pack.  I started packing quit a while ago, then stopped but I am back at it!  I can do this one for sure!!

The next goal is to continue my workout regimen which is going to focus on yoga.  I want to spend this month really getting my practice in so I can have a routine when Little Man arrives as I will have to practice at home after he arrives. 

The next thing I want to set for myself is the direction I want to take this blog after Little Man arrives.  I want to turn my blog into a fashion blog with some of my life in it as well, but mainly just fashion.  I am excited about sharing all my outfits I have pinned on Pinterest that I am going to re-create from my own closet. 

My last goal is more about a matter of necessity.  I MUST get ready for Little Man's arrival at home.  It has been really quite depressing not being able to have a room set up for him when he gets home.  I learned back in early June that there was NO WAY possible the new house would be ready before Baby.  It really devastated me because it was the one thing I wanted to happen before he arrived.  But, it was something I had to accept and get prepared for.  So, I changed gears and just went ahead and moved forward with the décor I wanted for his room and just put it in a closet to pull out when we did finally get into the new house.  I placed the order for the bedding, had the drapery Lady get going on making the drapes for his room (which I can't wait to see) and get the furniture for his room.  I also knew he wouldn't be in his own room for a few months anyways, so it did help knowing his room wouldn't be used anyways.  I didn't want to waste time setting up a room in our current house just to take everything down when we moved a few weeks after he arrived anyways.  Plus, I am not a fan of the wall color or trim color in the two spare rooms in our current house, so it was easy to not fret over making a room in this house for him.  The crib was actually delivered yesterday and I had them set it up in our room.  I am sure the people that tour our house are like, WTF???  HA!!!  So, I have half of his stuff in one of the spare room and his crib in our room.  It actually looks like a baby store blew up upstairs.  There is stuff everywhere up there.  I sure hope whoever the random people looking at our house, like Baby stuff......

Update Part 1.....

I have been SO busy lately that my poor little blog has suffered a bit!!  I am trying to get ready for Little Man to arrive.  It's only about 4 weeks now and to say I am SO ready for him to get here is the understatement of the world!!!  I am SO ready to be a MOM!!!  

My days are spent keeping my house spotless at all times for any last minute notices for showings.  This is a common occurrence!   Then, I got over to the new house and check on things, meet contractors and spend hours upon hours there.  It is really just easier for me to spend my day there because if I leave, I get a phone call from a contractor to come back.  Good thing it is only 10 minutes from the old house to the new one. 

The house is coming along great!  Firing the "Father in Law" was the BEST thing I ever did.  I know it sounds harsh, but he truly can't handle three different projects.  The City was probably more relieved than me.  Things have been running SO smooth without him involved.  The stucco will finally be done this week and I absolutely LOVE the color I chose!  The wood floors are done and all the trim will be done mid week.  The sink vanities will be delivered this week along with the cabinets and fireplace surrounds.  The wood for the stairs and the railings will also be installed this week.  It will be an exciting but VERY busy week!  The following week will be the start of paint and wallpaper.  I am wallpapering the laundry room and master closet.  I can't wait to see them when they are finished!  The paint will take about three weeks to complete, which seems like FOREVER!!!  The wood floors will get stained and scrapped after we have the AC turned on.  I have no clue why we have to have the wood floors stained while the AC is on, but that is what I am told we have to do, so I guess we will get the Certificate of Occupancy from the City before that happens.  This sucks since it means we can't just move in the day we get it like we should be able to.  It will delay that for about a week.  So, at this rate, I feel that we will be in mid to late September.  UUUUUGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!

NOTE TO ALL: NEVER BUILD A HOUSE WITH "IN LAWS"  Trust me on this.  Just trust me!!!!

So, this means Little Man will be here way before we move in the house.  I am sure it is going to be to so much fun finishing things up with the house with a newborn much less moving with one.  Fun times ahead for sure!!! 

Part 2 of my update will be about how I did with my July goals as well as my August goals! 

Until tomorrow,

Lesley