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Monthly Moments: September 2026

Hello and happy Monday!

Well, all good things must come to an end. We had a great and pretty relaxing fall break, and now it’s time to head back to school.

I didn’t get to it last week, but today I’m taking a look back to recap what we were up to in September.

In September, we were thankfully in a back to school routine. I think one of the reasons I dislike August so much is it’s just hard to switch from summer mode to school mode, but by September we’re in a groove.

Newsflash…it’s still hot in September, so we definitely soaked up some pool time.

The kids had fun at school events like football and soccer games.

Thankfully, September evenings are pretty perfect for sitting outside. A few nights, Trav and I sat out there to watch TV and relax…Homer too!

September means football, and while I’ve yet to make it to a UK game, the kids have. That being said, I watched two of my nephew’s games in September.

I kept it pretty minimal, but I did decorate for fall. The only new thing I bought was this garden flag (oh, and one for Halloween too!)

‘Tis the season for a splash of pumpkin in my coffee, and some seasonal mugs.

While Dolly passed away in August, people everywhere remembered all she did for the weeks after…including making September 25th “nine two (to) five” day which was such a lovely sentiment.

Junior year school photos came in! Time is flying by…that’s for sure.

Hadley and friends had lots of fun at Homecoming.

We wrapped up September on fall break. We continued our fall break tradition in Florida while Hayden flew to Arizona to visit cousins.

I’ll recap both trips later, but we had fabulous weather in Florida, and Hayden had a great time hiking in Sedona and at the Grand Canyon. We’ve spent the weekend recovering from our travels, but we are grateful for those opportunities.

Looking back, we sure were busy! Now, I’m ready for my favorite month of the year…October!

Have a great Monday.

Posted in Inspiration

Hello, September!

Hello and happy Tuesday…and happy September 1st!

Thank goodness for the “ber” months headed our way.

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That being said, in true fashion, September is being ushered in with 100 degree temps! Ugh.

With a new month, I have a few reminders to share. I know I like starting a new month with a fresh start and focus…

  • Good things are around the corner: …like cooler temps, football season, apple cider everything and more!
  • Change can be good: We had quite the shift from summer to back to school, but so far so good. It’s always good to get back into a routine and, for me, I’ve enjoyed meeting my students and getting back in the swing of things at school.
  • It’s okay to treat yourself: Well, I’m glad because my indulgence this weekend was apple cider donuts from Trader Joe’s.
  • A new season means a fresh start: Yes!
  • It’s okay to get out of your comfort zone: One thing about being a teacher is that we’re often out of our comfort zone…especially at the start of the year meeting new students.
  • There are good days ahead: Yes again!
  • A new journey begins with a new mindset: I love the start of a new month. Is there a better feeling than turning the page on the calendar to a new month?!
  • Value your time by dedicating it to what truly matters: I’ve really made an effort to maximize my time in a way that works best for me. I value my free time now more than ever.
  • You are strong enough to to do hard things: This is always a good reminder.
  • You have what you need within yourself: Another great reminder!
  • Stay focused but flexible; detours can lead to better destinations: I love this reminder…flexibility is key during my school day, but also in life. You never know what blessing is around the corner.
  • Let go of things, people, or habits that no longer bring you peace: Age has helped me with this!

I hope you have the best month of September…it leads the way to my favorite month…October!