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Here we are again, another month has come and gone.
Here we are again, another month has come and gone.
What We’re Eating This Week
Mon – Homemade Meatball Subs
Tue – Chicken and Pineapple
Stir Fry with Rice and Broccolli
Wed – Garlic Potatoes, Corn
on the Cob, Fresh Green Beans, Black Eyed Peas
Thu – Tennis for B so
sandwiches for the kids and hopefully Bojangles for me ;o)
Fri – Out
Sat – Out
Sun – Momma and Daddy’s for
Sunday dinner!
What I’m Reminiscing About
Honestly, I’m not doing a
whole lot of reminiscing right now. I’m mostly
just concentrating on the present and the future right now. I had a good doctor’s appointment in Atlanta
yesterday (you may remember I’m seeing a specialist for my back problems) and I’m
going to be continuing treatment on Friday, but this time I’m hoping that this
new area they will be treating is going to be the one to finally make me better
because the last treatments did not work.
Fingers crossed and toes crossed and a little more on that below.
What I’m Loving
The Nordstrom sale is
finally open to the public and I did pick up a few things for myself! Starting this week I’ll be wearing this striped top
and this cutout choker tee since they are perfect for hot summer days, and then once the
weather finally cools down, I am SO excited to add this ruffle sleeve top, this cold shoulder top, and this cross front blouse to the mix. All are under $35 and all are still
available! I was dying for this top in
white with black polka dots, but I have a feeling I’m never going to get my
hands on one… I also want one of these tunics!
They are perfect to wear with leggings!
Which also reminds me… if
you are a fellow leggings wearer and you don’t like for your butt to show,
check out these tanks!! They are
loooong, way longer than they show in the picture, and they are perfect for
layering underneath tunics that might be slightly too short to cover your butt. I’m 5’5” and these are so long they cover my
entire butt and then some. They are also
very fitted so you don’t have to worry about them riding up! They are only $12 right now, so load up while you can!
What We’ve Been Up To
Highlights from this month
were celebrating Fourth of July (and grilling for the first time! What?!), the kids taking swimming lessons,
and celebrating Jacob's sixth birthday! I wrote a letter to him and you can read it here. And finally, I finished decorating my bar cart. I'm loving how it turned out!
What I’m Dreading
Oh probably just the same as
last month, and it’s not so much something I’m dreading, but something I’m
constantly worrying about. I have
mentioned several times that I have had chronic lower back pain for the last
six years and I am finally seeking additional treatment… and it’s something
that I have been wanting to try for years.
The first two treatments did not work, but I’m pretty sure it’s because
they are treating the wrong area of my back.
At my appointment yesterday I was finally able to make the doctor
understand exactly what’s going on (I think) and he and the other doctor at the
facility have agreed to try to treat another area to see if it helps. This is pretty much my last resort at this
point as I’ve tried nearly everything else, so if these upcoming treatments don’t
work then we will have wasted a lot of time and money for nothing and I will
pretty much be at the end of the line. I’m
just ready for time to pass and for this to be over with because it’s been a
long painful six years and the worry that this whole process is causing cannot
be good for my health!
What I’m Working On
We are gearing up for back
to school! The school supplies have been
ordered, the uniform shirts and pants should arrive in the mail any day, Jacob
has already received a call from his new first grade teacher, and we have
finished all of his summer homework. Now
we’re just waiting for August 7! I know
he’s going to have a great year!
What I’m Excited About
One word… FALL. Too soon?
Not to me! Once Fourth of July is
over, I pretty much start yearning for fall because a) I’m over the heat… it is
miserable in the south! and b) because I’m ready for a change of
wardrobes. I’m pretty much over shorts
at this point, but I know we have a long way to go. Now, technically in my book, it is fully
acceptable to embrace all things fall on September first, but with the kids
going back to school in a week and a half, I can’t help but start thinking
about pumpkin spice lattes and scarves.
One more month!!
What I’m Watching/Reading
Watching – Bloodline,
Bloodline, and… more Bloodline. No
seriously, that is pretty much all B and I have been watching these last couple
of weeks. My love for Kyle Chandler runs
very deep, you guys. Throw in a little
bit of The Bachelorette (which has been so awful this season) and a little bit
of AGT (America
What I’m Listening To
The Trolls soundtrack. The Moana sountrack. The Trolls soundtrack. The Moana sountrack. The Trolls soundtrack. The Moana sountrack. The Trolls soundtrack. The Moana sountrack.
Oh hey, that looks
familiar! That might have been my exact
same answer for last month. At this
point, I can sing You’re Welcome in
my sleep!
What I’m Wearing
Well, right now I’m wearing
a bunch of summer stuff still and I’m pretty much living in these shorts on the
weekends. You can see all of my outfits
for last month here.
What I’m Doing This Weekend
Well, we are signing Olivia
up for her first sport this Saturday!
She wants to do “nastics” so we are signing her up for “nastics.” Haha. Signups
are this Saturday morning so I’m hoping we can get her in the class we want!
What I’m Looking Forward To Next Month
Hopefully being cured of
this back pain?? We’ll see!
What Else Is New
We have also signed Jacob up
for his first sport – soccer! We are
still waiting to hear back from the organization regarding who his coach will
be and what nights and times the practices and games will be, but he is excited
and so are we!
*Linking up with Shay, Mel, and Sheaffer for What’s Up Wednesday and Jessi's Design and Going the Distance for What's Hap-"Pinning" Wednesday.
It is never to early to want Fall my friend. Never to early. ;)
ReplyDeleteAgreed!! I'm glad we're on the same page! ;o)
DeleteI agree with Danielle - never too early! I am ready for it as well! Good luck with your treatment - really hope it works out for you! And how sweet the kids are going to be doing their first sports - SO fun!
ReplyDeleteI was just saying yesterday that although I'm not completely ready for summer to be over I am looking forward to all the fun and routine fall brings. :) Sending you thoughts during your treatment.
ReplyDeleteWe got a glimpse of fall like temps this week and I'm not ready yet LOL!! Love your bar cart set up!! xo,Biana-BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteLindsay I'm so sorry you have not found relief yet! Praying the next treatment works. I know how frustrating it is to continue to spend money and not see any relief. I'm totally with you on fall...ready for some cooler temps around here.
ReplyDeleteSo y'all start back on August 7th?! That is the same day we go back! It makes me feel better to hear that we aren't the only ones heading back to school so early. It is never too soon for fall, NEVER!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh school starts Aug 7th!?! That's so soon! I REALLY hope the next round of treatments go well, I know how bad you want/need it to! And yes, I'm right there with you about Fall - I love Summer but come on, we all know Fall is way better :)
ReplyDeleteFingers and Toes crossed that the treatments work!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I am so ready for Fall too! Once school starts back and we can't be at the pool 24/7 then its time for cooler weather! HA and GA Football!
Love all of this! Still so obsessed with your bar cart-and I am loving that choker tee!
ReplyDeleteYour bar cart looks amazing! I really want a bar cart, but our house doesn't currently have room for one! Also, I feel the same way about the Bachelorette this season, it just hasn't been great! I hope you get the answers you need for your back!! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kasey! We had to move a couple of things around to accommodate the bar cart, but it was totally worth it! I love it! And thank you, that really means a lot.
DeleteSending lots of *hugs* that your back feels better soon! Still loving your bar cart, and your dinner tonight sounds DELISH <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
You bar cart! So pin-worthy my friend! I love it! Looks like so much fun going on in y'alls neck of the woods! xo
ReplyDeleteAh, I can't believe it's back to school time. So exciting! I'm thinking of you with your back issues. Keep us posted and sending up a prayer right now! Also, I'm secretly so excited for fall too. Of course not wishing away the fun plans we still have this summer, but I LOVE the fact that my favorite time of the year is just around the corner. I'm already thinking apple picking, Ben's Birthday, pumpkin picking (probably several times), hayrides, Halloween costumes, The Polar Express, SANTA, hahahaha. Yayyyyy!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your guy! He's so cute! Loving your patriotic attire and the bar cart is suuuuuuper dreamy!!
ReplyDeleteI love that Jacob likes Blake Shelton. Our youngest goes back August 4, comes earlier and earlier every year. I just know this is going to be a great year for your Jacob! Have a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to listen to Blake amidst all of the Trolls and Moana songs! Haha.
DeleteI know you're going to miss your baby so much when he goes back to school... I'm not looking forward to those days at all!
bhahahhaah- love all the Disney soundtracks! Praying your back stuff gets figure out1
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the back stuff. I hope they can figure out how to help you! I can't believe school is starting again so soon. We start 10 days after you do, but still!
ReplyDeleteGetting ready for back to school as well. I can't believe how fast summer vacay went by. I should be used to it by now, but I guess I'm not. LOL! I am SO ready for fall as well.
ReplyDeletexo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
I also can't wait for fall! Bring on the Pumpkin Spice lattes, sweaters, and football!
ReplyDeleteI'm sooooooo ready for fall, too! I just cannot wait for all the fall things. I'm so so praying that your back pain finds relief asap! I'm so sorry you have to go through that. That sounds absolutely awful. :(
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brandi. I need all of the prayers I can get. I'm trying to stay positive, but it's pretty discouraging every time a treatment doesn't work and a doctor can't help. :o( I really appreciate you thinking of me.
DeleteI hope your back treatment works. I will add to my prayers for sure. I love your Nordstrom picks and you had a busy month of celebrations and fun! xoxo ERIN
ReplyDeleteYou are going to love gymnastics and soccer and watching your kiddos do things they love. I hope you back pain ends quickly and this new treatment works. That pink cut-out shirt is adorable!
ReplyDeletePraying that treating the new area will take all of the pain away! I am so ready for fall as well. It’s too dang hot here and vacation is over…so bring on fall! Can’t wait to see how the kids like nastics and soccer!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's back to school time already! Hope the treatment helps your back. That's the worst that you're dealing with that pain.
ReplyDeleteYay for the the kids' sports! Hope tomorrow's appointment goes well- will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI had my first back surgery when I was 11 and my second at 26 - in between and still today have been tons of alternative treatments to try and help with the chronic pain and frigate out how to treat it....so I absolutely understand your journey! Praying you get some answers and relief!
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