What’s Up Wednesday {7.31.19}

It’s the last Wednesday of the month. On this day, I link up with Mix and Match Mama and Sheaffer. I will share a little bit of everything that’s been going on with us right now.

1. What We Are Eating This Week:

So, being back in work Mommy mode, the menu has changed since just a few weeks ago. It’s more easy/quick meals.

Sunday: Ate at my parents house

Monday: We had more vegetables from the garden. We had grilled pork chops. We had green beans, grilled corn on the cobb, fried green tomatoes and wild rice. (I shared my fried green tomatoes below. Click here for the recipe I used.

Tuesday: Costco Lasagna

Wednesday: Leftover pork and veggies from Monday

Thursday: Leftover Lasagna

Friday: Kitchen’s closed! Out to eat!

Saturday: Eating out!!

2. What I’m Reminiscing About:

I am reminiscing about how fast time goes by. We had a great summer, but it just flew by.

I am also reminiscing about some good times from college that popped up on my memories. I know I don’t see these ladies often, but they are some of my best friends. Even now. Love them!

3. What I’m Loving:

I’m loving this lotion. It has a light coconut smell. It’s very smooth and luxurious. It makes me feel like I’m at the beach. I can close my eyes and hope.

I’m also loving this new bumper guard and this new watch band for my Apple Watch. I love the light pink color. #pinkismysignaturecolor #namethatmovie

The bumper is perfect for me because I’m so rough on everything, so it protects the pretty face from scratches.

4. What We’ve Been Up To:

I have been doing a whole lot of school work. It’s always slammed full at the beginning of the year, and I feel like I’m constantly working on all the school things and my family gets pushed to the second spot. 🙁

I did get these pictures of my sweet girl and her cousin while I was at school. They look like they’re having a blast, so that makes me feel more at ease. I know she’s in wonderful care.

5. What I’m Dreading:

I’m dreading the upcoming busy season.

6. What I’m Working On:

I’m currently working on school to-do lists. So much to do and so little time.

I’m also working on making my budget for next month. We follow Dave Ramsey. I make a budget every month, and we do envelopes for our spending. We’ve been doing it for probably 5 years now and have saved a lot. Let me know if you’d like more information on how I set up our monthly spending budget. It will help you do great things! 🙂

7. What I’m Excited About:

We signed Addison up to start dance. She starts in a couple weeks, and I’m so excited to see how cute she’s going to look in her attire. I took dance growing up, so that excites me that she’s starting too!

I’m also excited to meet all my sweet, new students.

8. What I’m Watching/Reading:

This! I have been watching The Bachelorette! I watched Monday’s Finale Part 1. Spoiler Alert: I was very sad about Pilot Pete not being in the top 2, however, he’s too sweet and I think he deserves someone better than her. #nooffensehannah

I was rather shocked that she admitted to doing “the wiggle” not twice but four times in the windmill. On National Television. In front of his Mom AND his Dad! Wow! #closeyoureyes

I finalized this post before seeing the ending. However, I am sure there will be lots to say about who she picks!

I’m still watching Southern Charm… However, the episode in Colorado with all the Cannabis and the chef, it was ~~a little~~ too much for me! Austin and Shep were extremely annoying! I liked seeing them skiing, but everything else was dumb.

So, even though I was off work in July, for some reason it was hard for me to read this month. I finished Summer of 69. I will post my thoughts about it in a later post.

I just started this book. It’s part of a series of three. It’s really good so far, and hard for me to put down.

9. What I’m Listening To:

Currently, as I’m writing this blog, I’m listening to the Bachelorette Finale Part 2. I’m hearing some crying. I guess we will see who that is.

10. What I’m Wearing:

I’ve been wearing a lot of things like this lately….. because teacher mode.

I’ve been wearing my new jeans a lot! I love them!! These distressed and These not

11. What I’m Doing This Weekend:

This weekend, I hope we go eat somewhere yummy on Friday night.

On Saturday, during the day, we don’t currently have plans. Joey and my Dad were talking about going to some Jeep event in Atlanta, so we may do that.

I did mention that I’d like to go to pick/get peaches somewhere. So, I hope we do that.

I am sure I’ll be doing laundry and cleaning. I hope we get to add in some relaxing time in there.

12. What I’m Looking Forward To Next Month:

I know I’ve already mentioned it, but I’m excited about seeing Addison start dance.

13. What Else Is New:

Whew! I think that’s about it! 😉

That wraps up my What’s Up Wednesday! I’m off to school today. See you on Friday for Friday Favorites!