I've signed a contract—I'm starting a new job in September! I haven't given notice yet officially so please don't say anything publicly if you know me in real life, but my boss and close colleagues know I'm leaving. I have mixed feelings about it for a variety of reasons, but I think it's the right thing for me to do at this point in my career.
We're also very excited that Adele will begin Montessori school in the fall and even more excited that it's going to be less expensive than daycare! She's so ready.
Jon's programming course wrapped up well and he's been applying for jobs. Really hoping he finds a good one!
As expected, spring was hectic. We had a lot of help from my mother-in-law with daycare pickups and some overnight stays for Adele during the end of Jon's course and my crazy time at work. We went on a great vacation with my parents and then I traveled for work. My garden and houseplants need some attention! Thankfully, we don't have much planned for July and August and my work is settling down. I'm trying not to say yes to too many things.
I thought this would be a good time halfway through the year to check in on my goals for 2016. How am I doing?
Personal
Read at least 4 books
I finished one back in January but nothing since then. I'm behind! Time to get reading.
Make our backyard more playable.
Done! We fenced it and immediately started spending more time out there. Definitely the right decision. Still plenty of yard projects to do, but we cleared the biggest hurdle.
Make peace with having one child.
I'm working on it.
Career
Get another job offer.
Yes! One I accepted! See above.
Fix up my website
No, I managed to get a new job with only minimal changes to my website. Still needs an overhaul!
Money
Get more life insurance
No progress on this front.
Move retirement investments & Jon's HSA to accounts with lower fees
No real progress on this one either, but I may spend some time on it this weekend.
Refinance or at least change the repayment term on my student loans
Jon's course really changed the calculus on this one. I wasn't expecting we'd take on a lot more debt this year. For the time being, it makes sense for us to continue making the same payments on my student loans until we pay off Jon's course.
