August Goal Check In

 Ended the month strong on the goal front. But man did August fly by. We are back in the swing of things with school and both of the boys are doing really well! Daryl is taking his "no bedtime" rule very seriously. As long as he has A's and B's he is responsible enough to go to bed when he wants. The minute he has a C or lower, bedtime is back. He must like keeping his own schedule, because he is doing homework at home! He is also getting things turned in on time, so he doesn't lose points. He is a whole different kid this year. 

Alex is also enjoying seventh grade and his more challenging classes this year. So far so good this school year! 

Read 18 Books 16/18 

I added two more books to the goal this month. Only two more to reach my yearly goal! And I have one from the library locked and loaded for September! 

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden was a library book, and it was really good. It was unpredictable and I appreciate that in a fiction thriller. It also featured strong female characters, and I like that too! I would recommend! Not sure if I will pick up the sequel, I think the ending was perfect and I don't want to ruin it!! 

Wow, no thank you by Samantha Irby was a collection of short stories from the authors life. I thought I would love it because David Sedaris does the same thing, and he is one of my favorite authors. It was ok, probably not a keeper. Maybe I'm just too old for the humor. 

Run 600 Miles 426/600

I focused on my monthly miles from day 1, and man did it make a difference. My monthly goal was 58 and I ended up with 61! Next race is a half marathon in October in Manhattan. To keep things even, I have a half in Lawrence in November. LOL 

Monthly Healthy Habit Eat More Protein  

I started the month strong with this. My snack was Greek yogurt or cottage cheese every day. I made it about half the month when I got busy and was eating like my old self again. Maybe less sugar will be my habit next month. 

2024 Money Goals:   

• Replace Garage Door Replace Windows Done August 
• Down payment on New Car (Done July) 
• Pay Mortg. Principle down 4K Between windows and a hefty down payment on my new car I didn't make a principal payment in August. This year has been a little pricey, I've only paid down my Mort. principle by $1,679 so far this year. Not sure if I will get to 4,000 but I'm going to keep at it. 
• Hit my Savings Goals for the year Did make a small savings deposit. I'm $1,984 away from where I want to be at the end of the year. That is going to happen. 

Daryl isn't driving to school yet but the
Forrester is ready!

This long weekend I am working on some new placemats for the table.