April was such a great month, and I can’t believe it’s already over and we’re well into May! Some of my top highlights were turning 29, shooting 2 DC engagement shoots for friends (among several other shoots!), a styled shoot for a vintage boutique (more to come, soon!), enjoying beautiful Spring flowers around the house, my morning French-press routine, sending pretty branded packages, enjoying two beautiful baby showers for Llewyn, AND finding out the gender of our good friends who are also having a boy later this year! Such a happy start to Spring, indeed.
Here’s how April goals ended up:
PERSONAL
- Workout or go for a walk 3 times a week (Definitely didn’t happen purposely 3 times each week, but I did a lot of walking & activity throughout the month!)
Clean & oil dresser in nurseryOrder rug for nurseryMake IKEA trip for a few more items for nursery(Ordered online instead, but got the items!)Paint & hang shelves for nurseryBegin re-organizing closets upstairs- Finish reading birth book (So close! Just like 2 chapters to go)
Hire a doula
BUSINESS
Re-supply on client gift materials- Order new packing materials (In progress)
- Work more on Bridal Guide
- Clean office & photograph for blog (In progress!)
- Submit another 1-2 shoots/weddings
- Make blogging schedule
Pre-blog several postsSet up Google+ business pageMake sure all album processes are up to date
So, I definitely didn’t get as many of my overall business goals done, due to all of the shoots I was working in (since I’m not shooting now that it’s May). But thankfully I still have a few weeks before Llewyn comes to try to wrap some of those things up! :) So here’s what I hope to get done in May, my last month before baby!
PERSONAL
- Work on relaxation & breathing exercises
- Put contact paper in dresser drawers in nursery
- Put together IKEA unit
- Hang shelves, curtains & artwork in nursery
- Pack hospital bag!
- Finish reading birth book
- Write birth plan/preferences
- Skype dates with at least 2 friends
- Decide on/order a diaper bag
- Wash all baby clothes
- Buy any remaining items necessary before his birth
BUSINESS
- Finish picking out/ordering new packing materials
- Work more on Bridal Guide
- Design/print new shipping labels
- Finish cleaning office & photograph
- Submit another 1-2 shoots/weddings
- Edit all remaining shoots from April
- Pre-blog more posts
- Order new workflow charts with TWP logo & update
Obviously, the majority of this month is focused on preparing for labor and bringing Llewyn home, as we are on the final stretch! But I also hope to use the remainder of my more flexible time wisely to finish up a few of these business related projects so that once I launch back into weddings after he’s born, I’ll have everything well stocked and good systems in place. Wish me luck in all of it! :)
What are you most excited to tackle this month?
These are such great goals, Tori!!! Yay!!! I need to re-photograph and clean my office too!!
I want to start being a better steward of my time, especially now that Serenity is sleeping better.
Time management:
• get things like laundry & cleaning (especially the bathroom) done while Serenity is watching her, once a day, Veggie Tales video or taking her nap.
• meal plan & make grocery lists more in advance instead of wasting time on Pinterest (this is embarassing to admit)
Projects to accomplish:
• finish painting Serenity’s rocking moose
• finish painting her 2 chairs & paint her little table
• make 2 maxi skirts
• spray paint magnetic alphabet
I’d also like to create a place for our mail & papers and not have piles everywhere.
When we moved into my parent’s basement 2 years ago we thought it would be for 6-9 months so I didn’t work very hard on organization. Now, even if it’s only for 6 more months, I feel like we need to live intentionally, not haphazardly. So I’m trying to improve & grow in this area and make our little “temporary” home work better.