Welcome to another 'Taking Stock' for 2016. In case you missed any, you can read all of my Taking Stock posts HERE. Pip from Meet Me At Mike is the mastermind behind this, so be sure to check out her blog and share the blog love. This is something I have done since I started blogging and will continue to do, this year. You can read my previous Taking Stock posts HERE. In a nutshell, it's simply taking a step back and 'taking stock' of what's currently happening in your life. I am dedicating the last Sunday of every month to a Taking Stock post.
Making: sure I get #inthepicture with my kids.
Cooking: Butter Chicken with Garlic butter wraps - delicious
Drinking: lots of water! Today is the last day of Dry July - I am pleased to say I have NOT had any Coke in the month of July, and my partner has not had any beer/alcohol! So proud of us.
Reading: all about the 'Sentimental' category of KonMari method. The final category - eek!
Looking: at this gorgeous park in Hamilton. Definitely take my kids back here in the Summer.
Playing: with the kids during the school holidays
Deciding: what cards and letters to keep...See my post here
Wishing: they added more apple flavouring to the Cadbury Dairy Milk - Apple Crumble chocolate. I do like the Lamington one...although it is very coconut-y
Enjoying: my special 'Card Shop in a Box' - can't wait to send some Happy Mail to my nearest and dearest.
Feeling: a little stressed...I have had quite a lot on...organising the Big Latch On, sorting out plumbing issues, buying a new car, having no Coke (ha!), going back to work, KonMari'ing my Sentimental items, plus trying to keep up with my blog and social media accounts. Fingers crossed next month (August) is less stressful for me.
Helping: organise this years Big Latch On - this will be my third year organising the event, and participating too...I will be starting to wean Master M after the event (insert sad face).
Waiting: for AUGUST! Lots of celebrations to be had...including my partner's birthday, and celebrating one year in our home.
Liking: our Science area at Playcentre - I spent three days rearranging and organising all our play areas! It looks and feels amazing.
Loving: our new car - it's so spacious. We bought a Honda Odyssey Absolute.
Buying: a new purse - now I have enough room for my iPhone 6s - yaye!
Wearing: my puffer jacket most days...it's been super windy lately.
Admiring: all those who took part in Dry July - Congratulations on your achievement! It's a great cause.
Sorting: my keepsakes...I have started to KonMari my Sentimental items! Here's the first part - Cards & Letters.
Celebrating: ONE YEAR IN OUR HOUSE! 1st August 2015 was the date we stayed in our new family home for the first time. What a year it has been! I love it, and really happy we got this place when we did. It's perfect (for us).
Giggling: at Miss B's reaction when she jumped in our new car. I think she likes loves it!
Watching: 1 hour Shortland Street on Mondays! Bliss. I love my hospital dramas! Tuesday I watch Grey's Anatomy and Wednesday it's Chicago Med.
Hoping: to get at least 100 breastfeeding mothers together at this years' Big Latch On event. I am co-ordinating it again this year. Last year we had 72 mums and bubs, including twins.
Needing: our drains fixed. A couple of weeks ago, we had major problems with our drains and plumbing, especially the toilet. We thought we fixed the problem, but it happened again last week. We had to move quickly, so I got on the phone and found an awesome drainage company who fixed it and replaced the pipe on the same day. I will be recommending this business to all of my friends and family.
Getting: to know me better with 20 Random Facts About Charlene - which reminds me, I really need to update my About page...watch this space.
Bookmarking: easy dinner ideas...if you have any to add, please let me know in the comments below.
Forgetting: times of appointments...I have recently started to use my iPhone iCalendar a lot more this month.
Winning: at life - well thinking positive about it anyway.
Giggling: at Master M dressed up as a Fireman - he looked so cute!
Pretending: to enjoy Master M's 'play dough' food creations
I am...
Embracing: life, love & positivity!
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Now it's YOUR turn...Tell me, what's been happening in YOUR world? How was JULY for you?
Choose three (or more) words from the list and 'take stock' in the comments below.
Read previous Sunday Share: Currently & Taking Stock posts
Until next time, I hope the next month treats you well!
Charlene
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