August Roundup

All 31 days of August have come and gone and it is now time to review and evaluate our August Goals. To review- our goals for August were:
Buy nothing new
Work out 20 times
Play games with Boy
No candy for the Boy
Find a Volunteer Opportunity
Build Compost Bin

In theory the goals looked to be as easy as 123. In reality we had more obstacles than we imagined we would.

Buy Nothing New: Pretty much a success. We did purchase the 3 new beach towels at the very beginning of the month. Towards the middle of the month we did purchase some school supplies and school shoes (on clearance) for the Boy. This weekend I purchased a new purse for myself with the birthday money that my parents sent me.

Work out 20 Times: Complete failure. Other than family activities and yard work we didn't work out at all. This goal will be forwarded to September as well.

Games with the Boy: Didn't play any traditional board games with him but we did spend quality time with him this month. We did the beach, mini golfing and swimming. The Dad and the Boy have a computer game in common so they have been playing that together on a regular basis.

No Candy for the Boy: Failure- sort of. We try and so far have limited his candy snacking down to an occasional treat. He doesn't have things like candy bars but he does having a pack of sour patch kids from time to time. Progress but still have room for improvement.

Volunteer Opportunity: We continue to struggle with this. We participate in a community organic produce club and donated school supplies this month. However, we continue to try to find somewhere to volunteer. We have contacted local elderly homes and a local aids project but so far no one is calling us back.

Compost Bin: Cancelled this goal because the Dad donated his comic book money toward the purchase of a compost bin. We have found one that will allow us to compost the dog waste and kitty litter. A home made bin does not "cook" at a high enough temperature to allow for this hence the manufactured one we will be purchasing.

Bring on September!