It’s not quite the end of the month yet, but I thought that I would get my August recap in early as it has been one fabulous month. Sorry to sound like a stuck record (again!), but I can’t believe that there’s only a few days of this month left. This year is just speeding by and there are still lots of brilliant things on the horizon before the year is out.
Like every month so far this year and now for the rest of my life, it has been very much about the baby and getting ready for him. Not only has August involved getting the house ready and his ‘areas’ in the house, but I’ve also been concentrating on myself and getting mentally and physically ready for labour. At very short notice I was able to book an active labour antenatal course by Lazy Daisy, with only 3 classes left they have instilled a sense of confidence and reassurance in me about the stages of labour. Having a drug-free labour is very important to me and these classes have definitely given me a boost in my hopes to achieve that.
Getting prepared has also meant packing my hospital bag and writing up my birth preferences according to what I would like to happen during labour. However, I know that what I want may be thrown out of the window completely, so I’m going into this with a flexible approach.
Sorry, but I had to mention this red velvet cake again. I baked one for a big family picnic and a second for when my family came to visit and on both occasions it went down a treat. There has definitely been lots of cake in these parts this month.
With the blogs 4 year blogiversary coming up next month I revealed that I had some big plans for the blog and shared my own personal journey as part of this as they’re in some ways interconnected. Again I’m so overwhelmed by your supportive and encouraging comments. I really do have the most wonderful readers. I’m really excited about what’s coming up on the blog hopefully towards the end of the year!
I shared some wonderful recipes on the blog too, like my Strawberry and Watermelon Cooler, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins, Blueberry and Almond Polenta Cake and my Roasted Vegetable & Quinoa Salad with a pomegranate & balsamic dressing. Check them out if you haven’t already and my updated recipe page.
Talking of recipes, I was also very excited to see my Roasted Squash and Chicken Salad recipe being featured on the All About You website.
My favourite posts from August:
10 superfoods for super skin
Kalkan 2014 – a car called Jeff & a dog called Sammy
Sifting through the crap and finding health fads that I LOVE
Superiority in food choices
Well September looks to be an epic or should that be life changing month for me and my family as we await the arrival of my munchkin. We’re all waiting with abated breath and I’m constantly getting messages checking to see if there are any potential labour signs. I need him to hang on in there a bit longer as I have my maternity photo shoot tomorrow, which looks set to be lots of fun. Next month is going to be magical.
How was August for you? What are you most excited about in September?
August has disappeared so quickly it’s been a very busy month so I cannot wait till September as we go in holiday! 1 week resting, chilling and hiding from cyber world! Looks like you had a fab month x
Hope that you have fun on your holiday Tamzin!
You are almost there. Hold on for the most exciting time of your life. Cant wait to see baby.
Hehe! Thanks Bintu, seriously cannot wait now.
August was a funny old month for me, settling into life back home and dreaming of being in a far away place still! Next month I move to London and start my MA which I am so excited – if a little nervous – for! It’ll be a great new adventure.
Looking forward to reading your updates too 🙂 and isn’t Winnie the Pooh so wise?!
Sounds like you have a lot going on, but I hope things settle down for you in August. 🙂 Winnie the Pooh…so intelligent. 🙂
wow 4 years blogging almost, that’s amazing!
That red velvet cake looks delicious if I may add.
It was pretty tasty I must say. 🙂
I’m excited for you! Cannot wait to see your little love 🙂 Relax and unwind, wishing you a happy and fulfilled final few weeks of pregnancy xx
Thank you Sophie. We are so close now. 🙂
Isn’t it funny that August is one of the long months and yet it FLIES by. Crazy. I’m so sad summer is ending!
How exciting each passing month must be for you!
I’m sad about that too, but autumn brings with it so many cool festivals and celebrations. 🙂
So exciting for you! Hope little man manages to wait until the shoot is done!
This year has gone so crazily fast, I can’t believe we’re almost in September!
Thankfully he waited and was very well behaved throughout. 😉
Looks like August was a great month! I can’t wait to see what September has in store for you guys 😉 Sounds like things are going to be wonderful!!
Thanks Liz, we are just balls of excitement at the moment! 🙂
I seriously cant wrap my head around that it is almost September! Where in the world did August go?? I am glad that fall is arriving because it is my favorite season and I cant wait to get in the kitchen and make some fall recipes. I love all comfort foods in the fall 🙂
I love fall for exactly the same reason…the food!
I’m sure your new baby will absolutely love all the preparations you’ve made to ensure he’s a happy boy from the minute he pops out! 🙂 Congratulations!
I hope so Ashling! Thank you.
I went to some classes and enjoyed and found them so helpful! Glad you did too! Baby will be here SO soon now! XO
I know, we are so close! 🙂
Sounds like it was a great month 🙂 I love how prepared you are for your labour and the delivery of your little guy! August went by far too quickly for me.
The whole year has just zoomed by! 🙂
Aw– good luck with the new arrival! You will do amazing. 🙂
Thanks so much Maryann.
That strawberry drink looks delish! I hope that everything folds out wonderfully for you in September! xo
Thank you Chelsea. 🙂
awesome round up! August has been so hot here in Cali I’m just dying for a reprieve lol. Love your quotes and cool drinks! I need one of those!
Thanks Tianna!
Don’t ever apologize for red velvet cake. You can mention it all you want 😉
It’s gorgeous isn’t it!
August seriously went by entirely too fast. I am excited for Fall weather finally in California though. I love breaking out cute sweaters and boots.
That’s one of the best things about Autumn. 🙂
i’m so excited for you and your baby! 🙂 we’re going to greece in sept so we’re excited about that.. gotta get all the travel out of our system before we have kids. 🙂
Haha! That’s what we did too, although would have liked to have seen a few more places.
How exciting that you are getting so close to the end!!! I am so excited for you to have a planned natural birth. Keep your mind in that and you can do it!
Thanks Stefany. Fingers crossed that it all goes to plan. 🙂
This year is flying by. It has been a good year so far and I hope better things are on their way.
I hope so too. 🙂
I can’t believe August is almost over…good luck to the next chapter in your exciting life! I can’t wait to see your special delivery pictures 😀
Thank you so much Tanya!
I cant believe september is almost here, so much has happened in august but i more looking forward to september due to my impending holiday. Glad your august had so much fun and good luck with septemeber
Ohh…how excited must you be for your holiday! Enjoy!
I can’t believe how fast August has gone. Looks like you’ve had a really fabby month 🙂
It just zoomed by!
Hope your shoot goes OK! I am looking forward to going back to work- it is always satisfying to have sorted out the classroom and started from scratch with everything.
It went really well thanks Maria. There’s nothing like starting off from scratch. I used to love going back to school.
Awe, I can’t believe August is almost over! Went by so fast!
I know and now it’s September.
So exciting! Your life looks so wonderful and it is going to get a thousand times better with your baby!
Thank you hun! 🙂
these are amazingly beautiful photos!
Thanks!
August was pretty good to me. I was in california for part of it, then flew home to my parents place in Newfoundland, Canada after a 13 hour day of traveling via airplane of course. My husband and I finalllllllllly had our wedding reception. It’s been a good month to me!
Sounds like you’ve had an amazing month! I hope September is just as good.
Great recap! I missed a few of your recipes. Off to check them out now!
Thanks Alicia! Hope that you like them. 🙂
love your round up! going to have to check out a few of those recipes… especially the cooler! yum!
Thanks Jenn. 🙂
I am so excited for September and all it has to bring.
Same here! I hope it’s good for you.
I don’t know where August went?! I wish it had been a better month weather wise as it just seemed a bit damp and miserable the whole time! Hopefully it will improve in September. Not long to go for you now, I bet you are so excited!
This year is going by crazy fast! Can’t believe its already September!
August has gone so quickly, wishing you the best of luck for the arrival of your little one!! Such exciting times 🙂 x