How I shone this week: I have been driving to work and back every single day to exercise. I am so grateful for all the support that makes this possible. I am showing up at work. At home. For Jake. And for me. So much for me.

Things I wanted to get Done:

• Work: archived all emails darn it. didn’t write docs but made some presos. still working on q2. finalized round one. and got C organized. 
• Personal: did olw. exercised every day. didn’t schedule PT. didn’t cash check or do taxes. journaled!
• Family: Worked with both D and N on Math and had fun, too!! 

I celebrate: still here, still doing this!

I am grateful for: jake again and again. i couldn’t do this without him. and Ali for inspiring me.

I nourished myself by: a lot of good food this week.

Reflecting on my worries: i exercised, i are well. i am catching up. effort i put in will or will not matter, i can’t tell. kids seem to be doing okay.

I let go of: being perfect. never going to happen.

Core Desire Check-in (bold, mindful, nourish, love):

• bold: two classes on wednesday and friday was bold.
• mindful: mindful of journaling. i want to do it more.
• nourish: will make a list of new proteins. and veggies. 
• love: i love our CSA and the farmer’s market. getting all the fresh food makes my day.

What made me laugh this week: My boys.

What I tolerated this week: all the muscle ache.

My mood this week was: grateful. 
I forgive myself for:  progress still being slow. I am doing my best every day and then letting it go.
What I love right now: i love sitting in the backyard. i love the fresh air.

Here’s to a lovely week 31. Here’s to keeping things going!

How I shone this week: Another good week. Things are really hectic at this moment but we are all making it work. Kids are doing their part. Jake’s really helping and I’m trying to do as much as I can in all areas. I am really proud of our family. I am really trying to take it one day at a time and do the best I can in every area. Some days are better than others, of course, but I keep showing up!

Things I wanted to get Done:

• Work: emails are still a mess. i’ve started the work on the documentation, and more for september and some for data collection. i haven’t sent q2 closing emails. but i am getting there.
• Personal: I didn’t do OLW july, still don’t feel ready. I want to do it next weekend if all goes well. i did exercise and eat clean. Didn’t schedule PT or taxes but did schedule allergy appointment.
• Family: Worked with both D and N on Math, supported him  and Jake. yay!

I celebrate: showing up everyday. one day at a time. one good decision at a time.

I am grateful for: my incredibly supportive husband. 

I nourished myself by: lots of water and downtime on the weekend.

Reflecting on my worries: i exercised. I continued to eat well. I caught up a bit more at work. i am closer to ready for the new cycle. i don’t have control on what matters. i am working to make time for me and my knees are just fine! and jake’s meeting went well!!

I let go of: email. i just can’t catch up.

Core Desire Check-in (bold, mindful, nourish, love):

• bold: an hour of body pump was bold. 
• mindful: mindful of making things work one day at a time.
• nourish: making a list of new veggies and proteins to try.
• love: i love summer and the long days and the wide range of food options. 

What made me laugh this week: My boys.

What I tolerated this week: still in pain of course and long work hours.

My mood this week was: harried. 
I forgive myself for: taking my time with moving things forward on all grounds. things take time. progress is slow.
What I love right now: i love all these veggies and proteins i am eating. branching out. 

Here’s to a lovely week 30. Here’s to keeping things going!