The Wife's August Goals - How'd I do?

Dear August:

You were so much better than July. No offense, July. I just wasn't that into you. Perhaps it was because I had this month off class so I could actually get lots of things done. With that said, I'm kinda sad to see you go. You went by so quickly. I love fall, but it just doesn't seem time yet. Last year, I was biting at the bit to put up fall decorations and drink cider, but this year - I'm just not sure. Give me a week. I'll change my mind. Mmmmm.... cider.

XOXO-

The Wife

The Wife's August Goals

1. Go to yoga at least once a week. Check! Work out two others times a week. Nope!

Full disclaimer: I'm giving myself half credit for this although it's a stretch. Over the month, I averaged two times at yoga per week, while there was actually one week when I didn't go at all. This is a HUGE improvement over not working out at all, and they are my goals so I'm getting credit, dang it. Go me!

2. Make a new recipe. Check!

I made the cucumber-dill spread, eggplant pasta, Southwestern Chili and stuffed peppers (all very good and all listed here).

3. Can something (salsa, sauce, tomatoes). Nope!

I did give cucumbers to a neighbor, and she gave me two jars of pickles (OH.MY.GOODNESS.SO.GOOD), but I don't think that counts. Actually... I don't have nearly enough to can yet. I may not have to can this year. I'll just eat it, share it and freeze it.

4. Sew something. Check!

I made a planner cover and a burlap pillow. I also made a few other small things that I haven't shared yet. And, unfortunately, my poor little machine already needs a tune-up. The bobbin case is loose and I cannot get it back in properly. It's going in tomorrow so it can be back to working-order.

5. Get the little house completed, licensed and rented. Check!

BOO-YAH!

6. Plan a weekend getaway. Check!

We were actually planning to take a day-trip yesterday, but it has been postponed to Labor Day (tentatively) because of the crazy weather.

7. Show my college roommate Ali a fabulous time in the QCA when she visits. Check!

We had a wonderful time being tourists in my town. I cannot wait to see her again.

8. Read 3 books (A know-it-all's guide Check!,  My Sister's Keeper Nope!, The Time Traveler's Wife  Nope!).

I only read A know-it-all's guide (which I can't recommend unless you find a Cliff Notes version). I started My Sister's Keeper, but just didn't get it all read. Oh well...

9. Send out invites and plan details for a baby shower in September. Check!

The shower is next weekend. It should be lots of fun. I loved helping. Here are the items I shared.

10. Plant another selection of cool-weather crops (lettuce, carrots, radish and cilantro). Check!

The lettuce and radishes are already coming up like crazy. This cool, rainy weather has to be helping.

11. Paint outside chairs. Check!

They look so much better with a new coat of paint. (These are what I painted. They just needed re-done from being out in the elements, so they look the same. I left them out all winter.)

12. Paint corner hutch. Check! 

I painted the hutch last weekend. Now, I just need to let it cure, touch-up and get things put back in. I think you'll love it. I do.

How did your month go?