Making a list and checking it twice

So, this morning has gone really well.  I started my day by doing something really crazy.  I didn't actually make a list.  (eventhough we all know how much I love the list)  I just decided what I was going to do today.  With 5 things, it's not that big of a list, so even I can remember that.

Here was today's starter list.  I have to finish this before I can do anything else.
#1.  Take a shower
#2.  Paint my toe nails
#3.  Dry load of clothes
#4.  Get clothes out of dryer
#5.  Start give away stack in hallway  (for my other 5 things that are happening!!)

So, this list is finished.  I, of course, did a few other things like fed myself and my son.  We tossed the football in the house.  (Really, not a good idea.)  I played on FB and typed this post.  I got rid of 5 things off the fireplace mantle and off my dresser upstairs. 

Now, for the afternoon I will need to make a new list of things to do.  I'm thinking that it will go something like this.

#1.  Do some math with my little man.
#2.  Do a load of whites (although...does that count as more than one??)
#3.  Throw away 5 things off kitchen counter.
#4.  Vacuum living room.
#5.  Work on a crochet blanket with my son.  (We won't finish this, but we'll work on it for 15-20 min...or as long as he lasts.)

So, this is where I am for the day.  I hope your day is moving as smoothly as mine is so far.

God Bless!!

5 Things a Day

I have too much stuff in my house.  The problem is I keep bring in more stuff!!  So, I'm thinking that for every "thing" that I bring into the house, I need to take one thing out.  Obviously this excludes food...it eventually goes out in the end.  HA HA HA HA  Sorry, that was terrible.

Oh, and I think I need to also remove 5 other things from my house a day.  Whether it be 5 pieces of paper or 5 pieces of clothing.

You know, really I think the five things could go so much farther.  I think I can take it to a whole new level.  We all know I like lists.  What if I limit my lists to 5 reasonable things to do per day.  Then, when I get those finished, I can make a list of 5 more.  Hmmmmm.

Okay, time to throw things away.  If you see my kids by the trash, please let me know I've taken this a step too far!

God Bless

I'm back and on the Road to??

Well, after a few days off for the holiday season there were many conclusions that I have drawn.  Here they are.

1.  I have an addictive personality.  Whether it be blogging, facebook, scrapbooking, eating, cooking, etc...I am there!!  Now, why oh why can't that translate into exercising, spiritual development, and other really wonderful and worthwhile things?

2.  My husband and I need to go on more dates.  I really enjoy when we have time out and away.  It's so easy to get caught up in everyday things and not enjoy each other.

3.  I worry so much that I am ill equipped to teach my children.  I am always concerned that I am not doing enough or that my children are not going to do well.  Over the break, we received my middle daughter's reading test results.  She did really, really well.  I was very happy.  She has been homeschooled since K and she's now  in 3rd grade.  This was her first state test.  Ahhhh.  I'm okay.  Whew--ha ha ha

4.  I'm scared of dying.  I had to go to the emergency room over the holidays.  No, I didn't cut my finger in the kitchen again.  Before I left the house, I found myself kissing my children and thinking what if this was the last kiss they got from me.  I was worried for them.  I was okay for me...but I was worried for them.

There are so many things that I could go on and list, but I won't right now.  Right now, I am reflecting on what I have written and hoping that I can make sense out of what I have discovered.  I think that is what is truly important with self discovery--what you do with the information.  Where do you go from here?

Good luck on your road of self discovery and God Bless!

Why I should never start cleaning.

So, I made my list today. I'm totally a list person. Sometimes I will complete something that I didn't have on my list and then add it to my list just so I can mark it off. (I know you do it too!!) Anywho, today on my list was clean out the dishdrainer. Seems innocent enough, right? NOT!!

It has morphed into some absolutely crazy kitchen project. How does this happen? I emptied the drainer...only to realize that the mugs that had been sitting in there really didn't fit in my cabinet. SO, I moved the mugs around in my cabinet which began a heated debate with my children, which somehow I lost, on whether or not we should get rid of any mugs. Then, the shifting of cups, moving of plates...the list goes on and on. I'm still not finished, but I had to stop the madness and review quizes, read a story, go over plurals, discuss fact vs. opinion and make lunch...woo hoo!!

As I sit here eating my soup, which is quite yummy by the way, I'm thinking that I've gotten not much done on my list of things I originally had written down. Why is it I need to see things marked off? I've had a productive day.

Here are some of the things I've done so far.
1. A load of dishes...they are put away too! woo hoo
2. Two loads of laundry...dried, folded and hanging--ready to put away
3. Dinner is in the crock pot going as I type.
4. We are done with school for the day.--although I'm thinking I want them to do more. (mwahahaha--that was my evil laugh by the way)
5. I got out of bed this morning. Okay, I'm just sayin'

This is why I make lists...I'm looking at this thinkin' I need to do more. ugh!! I really think I've made my point. I should NEVER start cleaning!!

Happy rainy day & God Bless