Whew, the last week of summer! Cue sad face. Summer is my favourite.
What we're eating this week...
Sunday to Thursday - Dave and I are on our own sans kids so there is no menu planned. We will go out a couple of times and make something easy at home.
Friday to Saturday - Camping meals, and I haven't figured that out yet!
What I'm reminiscing about...
See below for what we've been watching. I've been remembering the summer of '99, the year I graduated from high school. I'll just put this here:
What I'm loving...
Gatorade G2s. I'm late to the Gatorade party I guess but a few times we have been with other people (camping or in Cape Breton) and they had Gatorade so then I was inspired to buy a case of it at Costco. It's not an everyday drink but good for after a work out or when it's really hot. I like the red or purple flavour and I like that G2s are half the sugar as regular Gatorade.
What we've been up to...
I put together a summer to-do list and we have done a good job at knocking some things off of it. We missed out on a few things, like we never made it over to the Toronto Islands and we didn't see any live music. Tomorrow I'll do a post to recap our summer fun.
What I'm dreading...
September and October are busy months for us but I'm not really dreading it. It's hectic with school starting, the boys' birthdays, Thanksgiving and Halloween, and trying to remember all of the things along with making the fun food to go with it, but I really do love it.
What I'm working on...
Getting everything ready for back to school. I did a post about that
here. Since then a few of the things I ordered have arrived and E picked out a new backpack that is also here now. Q's backpack is still fine for him to use again.
What I'm excited about...
The routine of the kids being back in school. Summer day camp drop off is usually 9:00 with pick up at 4:00 (or even 1:30 for E's golf camp). With school, we can take Q at 8:00 and get him after 5:00, and E walks so he can come and go without us. A few times I was struggling to make it to camp pick up on time and I didn't like it!
What I'm wearing...
My white Birks were the purchase of the summer I think. I love how comfortable they are, and so easy to clean off. Now, to add some socks to bring them into the fall (or is that a faux pas?).
What I'm watching/reading...
We just watched the Woodstock '99 documentary on Netflix and I want to see the Shania one next.
I wrote about the books I read in August
on Monday. Now reading The Break Down by B.A. Paris.
What I'm listening to...
We finished up Stranger Things earlier this month and now I'm listening to The Ringer-Verse deep dive episodes on the show. I love all of the details they discuss and makes me appreciate Stranger Things even more. Speaking of that, if you go to Spotify, and type in "Upside Down Playlist", it will make your own playlist of songs you like that could possibly bring you back from the upside down. Love it.
What I'm doing this weekend...
Our last camping trip of the summer. I find I'm usually a little camping weary by this time but we never regret going!
What I'm looking forward to next month...
First day of school, Q's birthday, the first day of fall, and plans with friends.
What else is new...
I'm going to see the dentist today to see about Invisalign. It has been recommended to improve my bite so I don't keep cracking my own teeth, so I'll give it a shot. When they were booking my appointment, she asked if I was excited to start my Invisalign journey. I said no, not particularly. I'm doing it because it will help, but I wouldn't say I'm excited. Perhaps those people who don't like how their teeth look and are finally doing something about it feel more excited. Excited? No. Fine with it? Sure.