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Steadfast September


September is a reliable month. Steadfast you could say...unwavering and unlikely to change. It's always about adjusting to new school schedules, routines, and early mornings. It's invigorating and exhausting all at the same time. There's a certain satisfaction with wrapping up summer and an air of excitement that fall is just around the corner. Days are still hot, but you just know that cooler weather is on the way. It feels like the year will suddenly slow down a bit. 

Savannah came home for Labor day weekend. We've actually seen her a lot since she moved to Austin. Just about every other weekend. It's nice that she gets her time at school but can so easily head home when she wants. That of course means a nice opportunity for a family dinner at Nana's and Papa's house. 



She bought a new chair for her apartment. She had to test it out here first. Of course, it's perfect for napping. 


We are still working on Lorelei's room. She's been adding furniture and details to make it the perfect space. Our goal is to have everything done in time for her surgery on November 17. She will be spending a lot of time in there recovering afterward. 


She bought herself a tv with her babysitting money (Thanks Candice!) 


I can't believe how full our days are this year with two high school schedules. There are days I am literally out from sun up till sundown. I went to O'Connor's freshman night for my very last freshman in the family. Still can't believe Lorelei is in high school sometimes!


I've tried to have some fun on the weekends, even if I am tired. I was lucky enough to sub for Bunco at Jen's house. It was great to see so many friends all at once. These two have been some of my favorite people for a long time now.  


When Savannah's in town we also do fun things like brunch!




September means my favorite time of year...college football! The Gator's only loss so far was a good one...We were so close!


I put out my fall decorations as soon as I could without feeling ridiculous!


Bring on the Pumpkin Spice!

The great big milestone of the month...Jonas got his braces off! He was so excited he literally counted down the days. 



High school diving started for Lorelei and she had her first "practice" meet. Of course, it was the first real chilly day of the month. Poor thing froze! She dove with confidence though. It was wonderful to see her in her element. 



And although it took the whole month to read, I finished a wonderful book yesterday, that I highly recommend, The Four Winds. This may have been my biggest accomplishment all month! 


I'm about to read The Stranger, by Albert Camus. Jonas read it after Mr. Kline, his 5th-grade teacher and my co-worker/friend suggested it and even bought it for him. It comes highly recommended from both of them. Life-changing I hear.

When the sun rises tomorrow, it will be October. I'm looking forward to all things Fall!






 





 

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