End of October…wow, did I really just type that?
It has been a while since I did a Monday Meanderings post, where I ramble talk about what is currently going on in this neck of the woods. A break from the norm is always nice 🙂
In “I-didn’t-see-that-coming” news, I don’t know if you guys know this or not but Oregon does not have sales tax, and in the short time I lived there, I got used to that fun fact pretty quickly 😉 So it has been a bit of a “sticker shock” of sorts being back home here in California when I purchase something, and the total is not the same as the subtotal. #notinoregonanymore
My kiddo is in kindergarten and me…well, I am all over the place. I can’t seem to get into a routine or a schedule and she has homework (yes, kindergarteners have homework), and with this, that, and the other… I have just honestly been overwhelmed. Couple all that with all the things/items/tasks that I have been doing since we moved back and I am like Calgon come take me away!! See, I am a person that craves routine. I am not a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of person, and never have been. So I feel like I have been spinning like a tornado and honestly, I just want to land somewhere. I know life will calm down in a manner of speaking and I will get on some semblance of a schedule, but until then, the spinning continues… But I did purchase a planner that will help with not forgetting everything all the time so that is a start. And even though its says 2016 on the front, the planner began with this past summer, so I can use it right away 🙂
We went to the pumpkin patch and I currently have pumpkins in my kitchen waiting to be carved into jack-o-lanterns 🙂
I don’t want to get into politics or anything (no really, I don’t), but can I just say how tired I am of who is running, who is not running, who said what, who didn’t say what…I mean November 2016 is sooooooo far away, and I am already burnt out on it all. And we still have a year to go…sigh…
Hoping to finally go the library this week and get a library card here in my new town. I’ve been so busy, I haven’t even had a chance to do that and for a huge bookworm like me, that is truly a travesty! 😉
Wanted to give a shout-out to my friend Laurie over at Fruclassity. I really liked her post Does Less “Stuff” Equal Less Busy. Good food for thought and also her post mentions Laura Ingalls Wilder, and that is always a good thing!
I am really, really glad that Halloween is finally this weekend and am totally looking forward to taking my girl trick-or-treating 🙂
What is going on with you guys? I want to know! Also, come hang out with me on Instagram Would love to say hi to you!
I love pumpkin patches – they’re just so pretty!!! I hear you on the spinning tornado, Mackenzie – it feels like that here too. I’m convinced that it will calm down someday for both of us, LOL. 🙂 Thanks so much for the mention – I’m so glad you liked the article. Have an AWESOME week. 🙂
Yes, I cannot wait for the spinning to stop, sheesh!!
Loved your post Laurie, keep up the good work! 🙂
Delaware doesn’t have sales tax either and whenver I go somewhere that does, I get so thrown off.
I’ve had enough with the election talk, too. I’m burned out and we don’t even have the official nominees yet. It’s madness.
As for the organization, I swear it gets better. The child is in 3rd grade now and honestly, having her in cheerleading has actually helped with creating a schedule. We know where we have to be and when and for how long and on what days and with the school having regular hours, it’s so easy to plan.
Yeah, that sales tax thing has really been throwing me! I’m like, how much did I spend at the store?? Oh wait, sales tax. 😦
Ugh, the election…
I am hoping it gets better and I stop feeling like a chicken with their head cut off!
Don’t forget to breathe! 🙂 I’m actually forgoing any Halloween activities including passing out candy this year because I’m that determined to start saving for a couple specific things. Tough because it’s my favorite holiday. I do have old decorations I put out though. Have fun trick or treating this weekend!
I am trying to remember to breathe, honestly… I think I need to try meditation again 🙂
Thanks, T!
What a beautiful pumpkin patch! I can’t believe it’s the end of October either. It’s cliche but I honestly don’t know where this year has gone. I like routine too. My life is busy so having a routine and a good organizational calendar is what keeps me sane and Chris and I in sync when it comes to who is supposed to be where and when! 🙂 Have fun trick or treating with your girl. My girls are looking forward to dressing up but the days of Mom holding their hands have long-passed.
Yes, this pumpkin patch was beautiful and we had tons of fun! 🙂
This year has gone by so fast! I mean, is Thanksgiving really in a few weeks??? Yes, I am hoping my planner will help with getting everything done and staying on a schedule. I neeeeeed a routine!!!
I am definitely looking forward to taking my girl trick-or-treating! I know that day will come when she will be to old to do it 🙂
Minnesota doesn’t have sales tax on clothes and I’ve lived in California for nine years and it still throws me for a loop! I try to pick things up when I go home, especially if I can find the same store in Minnesota. I can’t believe this year is almost over. It felt like January was just yesterday and it still feels like summer to me. It’s hard to fathom that Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Have fun trick or treating!
Ha, I would totally do the same thing you do when you go home to Minnesota! 🙂
It is definitely hard to believe that the holidays are right upon us! This year really flew by.