Good morning! It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to an end and soon I will have Kaleigh and Carter at home all day! In a way, I am thankful for the lack of structure that will take place over the summer(no more running around every day to school, girl/boy scouts, horseback, tennis, etc all while trying to run a business and keep a clean house!) BUT, that lack of structure and the fact that they are going to need things to do so I am able to work is another challenge. Each summer I come up with a plan of action….a schedule of sorts to keep our daily routine consistent. It usually works for about the first week or two and then I give up. This year, I decided to enroll them in a two week summer camp(mostly for my sanity) but also, to get them out of the house and doing something with other kids. Because we dont belong to a recreation club, my kids really dont see anyone over the summer. And its pretty easy to get sick of your sibling! This is the first year they have been enrolled in an all-day summer camp and I feel a little guilty over it, but in all honesty, I have to reflect back on our last couple of summers. They havent been the best because there was constant arguing which would cause me to yell and scream and I have the tendency to hold onto things so it would put me in a bad mood for most of the day. Even going places became a challenge because the fighting never seemed to end! Im pretty sure Carter will be excited and ok with going….Kaleigh on the other hand…well, she is hitting that pre-teen age so I am not sure how she is going to handle it! Regardless, I will hopefully get a lot of work done–stress free! 😉 I want to take a moment and give a shout out to my sweet Carter and wish him a Happy Birthday! He is now 7 years old and SO excited! I will be posting an official birthday post for him in the next week, but for now, here’s a little preview of his birthday session this year!
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So, I never got around to posting last week’s Manic Monday because 1. it was a holiday and 2. I had so much going on(mostly mentally) with everything that happened over the weekend of the 23rd in DC. I had a draft that was half written and then it just didnt happen, so Ive combined my work and personal goals from the last two weeks. I dont know about you all, but it feels like December right now. I am being pulled in about a thousand different directions and it is hard to keep up with everything! This time of year is every bit as busy as the Christmas season and if I can just get through the next two weeks, I *think* I will be able to relax a little…..maybe! Two weeks also means that the kids are out of school for the summer which means I will have to keep them busy around the clock in order to keep them from fighting or hear the dreaded words, “Im bored!” Moms out there, feel free to chime in on things you like to do with your kiddos over the summer….preferably, things that are free and cool(as in not hot haha!). Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday and cheers to a new week! 🙂
Last week’s agenda:
PERSONAL:
–start buying decor for birthdays
-birthday pictures for Kaleigh and Carter
-continue making slideshow
-drink plenty of water
-going away party for Maureen
-check ins for fifth grade banquet/picnic/awards
-Porsha’s engagement party!
-finish buying decor for birthdays
-finish editing photos and order prints for birthdays
-wrap Carter’s gifts–his birthday is on the 31st!
-Celebrate Carter turning 7 with his friends at G-Force
BUSINESS:
-call insurance companies to get the ball rolling from the car break in
-reschedule engagement session with Liz and Ian
-cull and edit this past weekend’s sessions/weddings
-engagement session in DC last weekend–went there, no session photographed 🙁
-track expenses
-continue working on Sara’s album
-rent lenses and camera bodies for shoots coming up/ask around to borrow gear
-photo shoot on Tuesday
-shoot with Angela this weekend for her son’s 1st birthday
This week:
PERSONAL:
-clean my house and decorate to get ready for the birthday party with the family!
-celebrate Kaleigh and Carter’s birthdays with family gathering on Sunday
-have lunch with Kaleigh at school
-make treats for Kaleigh and Carter’s class for school for their birthdays
-finish slideshow for 5th grade banquet
BUSINESS:
-meeting with Kristen about her November wedding!
-blog sessions and send galleries to clients
-send packages to clients
-shoot engagement session with Seth and Kara—rescheduled for today!
-wedding with James on Saturday
-photo session Saturday AM
-birthday party photo shoot for RVA Children(volunteer work) 🙂
-record expenses
-follow up emails
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