Where oh where did September go? I can hardly believe it's time to set some goals for October:
* Keep up with Flylady's homemaking zones of the week
* Attend a one-day senior retreat
* Attend a couples' retreat
* Get together with our young friends for a meal and fellowship
* Post in this blog as often as possible
* Post in my Christmas blog as often as possible
* Continue planning and making Christmas gifts and decor
* Continue planning for family birthday gifts and crafting any handmade ones
* Continue studying and preparing for my Sunday Scripture blog posts
* Plan meals with a greater emphasis on healthy eating
* Get early light each morning
* Get to bed by 8:30 each night we are at home
* Drink enough water each day
* Walk and/or exercise at least 4 times each week
* Take a short vacation to northern Vermont
* Continuing preparing for and teaching a ladies Sunday School class
* Attend a friend's funeral and celebration of life
* Work at our volunteer jobs as needed
* Seek to encourage friends by email and phone chats
* Figure out finishes for some completed cross-stitch and embroidery projects
* Prepare many new listings for my Etsy shop
* Help prepare for and attend our church's missions conference
HEALTHY HABITS FOR OCTOBER: Drink more water/get more sleep/exercise daily/intermittent fasting/limit carbs/get morning light
WORD FOR 2026: Intentional
And there are a few goals for October 2026!

