Beginning of a New School Year

It's funny -- all my friends couldn't stop posting on social media how disappointed they were that summer was coming to and end. Don't get me wrong, I love the summer days, warm weather and sleeping in. But I thrive on consistency and schedules. Summer feels a little chaotic to me. Especially this one.

A work trip to Chicago happens every year, just days before the start of school. I really like it. It gives me a few days to regroup. You know, to spend a few days on my own, only worrying about myself and eating amazing food without worrying about school shopping, school supplies or making my bed.

Except this year, it rained a bit...

See the hotel in the background? That's where my umbrella and my rain jacket was. Awesome.

But I still enjoyed the amazing food...

 Garrett's Chicago Mix -- Cheddar & Caramel {Amazing}

I bring home bags and bags of it. Every. Year.

 Not many places I'll go for the shrimp. But at Navy Pier? Covered in Garlic Butter & Cajun seasonings? I can't pass it up.

Chicago Style Pizza.

Yum.

And now you know why the 3 pounds I lost before going were to compansate for the 3 pounds I gained while away. It's a vicious cycle.

Well... the lockers have been decorated.

Supplies were purchased and we even made it out the door, on time for the bus.

So after an exhausting first day back at school, we hit Twizzle-Berry to treat ourselves to some Fro-Yo. It's what all the cool kids do. Right?

Totally off topic, but totally relevant... my baby asked to wear mascara  for school pics today. :(