What's Up Wednesday

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And just like that August is over. Maybe it was due to having vacation and surgery, but August flew by in an instant. Faster than any month recently. But I am rolling with the punches and I am excited for September! September brings Fall, football, travel, the leaves changing, cozy sweaters and one of my favorite times of the year.

WHAT WE ARE EATING THIS WEEK...

Sunday: Spaghetti bolognese with a simple salad

Monday: Stuffed bell peppers and a salad
Tuesday: Take out. Mama has a hair cut and color!

Wednesday: Grilled cheese and tomato soup

Thursday: Take out salads since Rory has softball.

Friday: Tailgate food. It is our first Nevada football home game of the season!

Saturday: Not sure.

WHAT I'M REMINISCING ABOUT...

Vacation last week, how much I just went through with my septorhinoplasty and how big my girls are getting. Seriously, they are so tall. Way taller than kids who are already 4 years old. Time slow down a bit.

WHAT I'M LOVING...

I feel like I haven't really bought anything new lately. I am going shopping this weekend for the Labor Day sales and to stock up on some clothes for my work trip, but I don't have much new to report. Probably better for my wallet.

But I am loving some items that I have had for a long time and am about to replenish. Like the No Poreblem primer. I love this stuff. It goes on smoothly and keeps my foundation and concealer looking flawless all day. I rarely have to touch my make-up up. And if I do, it is more of me wanting to make sure I last all night long.

No Poreblem Primer

Thank you for all the recommendations on Arnica. I started taking it the day of surgery and I am still taking it. My bruising went away pretty fast. My swelling is going down daily and I definitely think Arnica helped. I take the tablet version (since I can't rub the gel on my face) and my doctor and nurse said my swelling and bruising looked like I was 3 weeks out instead of 1. That is huge. I used these this one (from amazon) and this one (bought locally).

While I was on vacation, we stopped in the local shops and I bought a hemp tank (I did buy something recently, but not like I usually do). I love the idea behind this company. For every item purchased, they plant 10 trees. You can see where your tree is planted by taking your medallion (that is included with the tag) and going online and typing in the number. So cool. I got this tank. It is sooo comfy and made from hemp.

Hemp Tank (I got mine in gray)

WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...

Well I started the month off with a birthday and then I had septorhinoplasty. I spent the next two weeks recovering from surgery and then went on vacation to Graeagle and now I am just trying to get back into the swing of things before going on my really long work trip (how will I ever be gone from my family for that long?!).

WHAT I'M DREADING...

Being gone from my family for 15 days.

WHAT I'M WORKING ON...

Trying to get a bunch of posts written ahead of time before I leave on my work trip. Trying to photograph the girls clothes to put up on Poshmark. I am also trying to do some meal prep/make casseroles ahead of time for Rory and the girls while I am gone. If you know of some amazing casserole or make ahead meals, please send them my way.

WHAT I'M EXCITED ABOUT...

Fall, football, my work trip and continuing to recover from surgery. I love seeing the progress and being able to start to breathe again.

WHAT I'M WATCHING/READING...

Well I finally finished reading The Woman in the Window. It was really good and I didn't expect the ending at all. Then I mentioned last month that Dana sent me Dead Girl Running. Well over my vacation, I read it and finished it. I really liked it a lot. I thought part of the ending was far fetched, but the last line I didn't expect AT ALL. It was really good. Now I need to download more books for my work trip. I usually can get through a few of them. Also, if anyone wants to read Dead Girl Running, let me know and I will send it to you. I love passing on books that I enjoyed.

As for TV, I feel like I am behind since I was either loopy from surgery, went on vacation and have a backlog or spent my time binging Younger. But I am enjoying The Sinner season 2, I just finished this season of The Affair (wow), love Million Dollar Listing NY, Better Call Saul, Masterchef and Younger. 

WHAT I'M LISTENING TO...

Just Pandora as usual or my co-workers Sirius XM.

WHAT I'M WEARING...

Well I spent much of this month in pjs (during surgery recovery) and shorts and tank tops. But I am hoping for some sweaters, jeans and boots soon.

WHAT I'M DOING THIS WEEKEND...

Friday we have our first Nevada football game of the season. Then Saturday we are going couch shopping. Sunday we are hitting up the Labor Day weekend sales. Monday we are going to the lake with the girls. Gotta get my lake time in before it gets cold.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT MONTH...

Pretty much everything I have already talked about above. My work trip (even though it is for sooooo long), football, Fall, cozy weather, fall coffee drinks and sweaters.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW...

Not much. I tell you all everything here...pretty much.

BONUS: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BACK TO SCHOOL TRADITION?

Well since my girls are not old enough for traditional school, I will go with what I use to love about it....getting a new wardrobe. My mom took my sister and I school clothes shopping and I absolutely loved it. Who doesn't want a new wardrobe?