I know it's a little late and I should probably change it to 34 things but I'm kinda lazy so I'll just add to last year's. The changes from year to year are interesting (at least to me) so 2010 updates will be in blue.
1) Be a better mother (This is always first and foremost) Yep, Still working on this one but I figure that's okay, because you should worry when you can stand back and say "why yes, I am an awesome and fantastic mom. Nothing to work on here!"
Still working on this one. I've learned is to stop comparing myself and my kids to other people which has helped immensely. Just because my life isn't like theirs doesn't mean it's bad, ya know?
2) Attempt to post more often. Once every couple of months just isn't cutting it. haahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
hahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahaha
whew, I'm a funny funny lady.
3) Finish Maisy's scrap quilt Done and Done! AND I've already finished this year's quilt top.
No Christmas quilt this year. We're up to our eyeballs in blankets so this will probably become an every other year occurrence. BUT I am making a Doll, purse and skirt so she'll have plenty to unwrap under the tree.
4) Finish Arlo's scrap quilt Completed and this year's is almost ready to be cut.
See above regarding quilts. BUT he is getting a Godzilla stuffed animal, an embroidered picture and.....something else when I think of it. Why must crafting for boys be so hard!?!?!!?
5) Start Arlo's bandanna blanket Also done...hey, I'm starting to feel pretty good about this list.
Amend to Arlo's T-shirt quilt and it's done! Woohoo! I AM productive!
6) Finally work on Amy's Ugly Elvis Quilt Yeah, not going to happen. We've grown up and I cannot in good conscience give someone a really ugly ass quilt.
yep, still haven't changed my mind about the ugly quilt. But I should be a good friend and make her a pretty one.....in a few years.
7) De-clutter my house Uh, no.
Does cleaning my bedroom count? I can see my floor again. Those shows about Hoarders are good for one thing and one thing only - freaking you out enough to get a bunch of crap out of your house!
8) Visit Tucson again Negatory
Sad but probably not going to happen anytime soon.
9) Not buy any new fabric until I use what I have Oh, lord, I forgot what a comedian I can be.
Actually I'm made a pretty decent dent in my current stash. Unfortunately, I don't like some of it nearly as much as I did when I bought it. Why must I be so fickle? And why did I buy so much ugly stuff??
10) Lose more weight (yeah, yeah, I know I say that every year. There's a lot to lose) Yeah, not feeling so great about this list anymore.....
Oh, the pressures we put on ourselves. How about I amend this to "Liking myself how I am and just exercise to be healthier"? That's a lot kinder.
11) Get another tattoo Wish I had.
Still wish I had.
12) Learn how to knit (though I'm not sure I need another hobby) Let's amend this to learn how to crochet something other than a simple stitch...
Hey! I did this one too!! Well, kinda. Sorta. Okay, I learned how to crochet in a circle without it turning all wonky. I'm calling it progress.
13) Make more of my own clothes Well, attempted but learned an important lesson....I DON"T LIKE TO MAKE CLOTHES. um, sorry to yell but I really really don't.
Still don't like making clothes. Not so angry about any more but still don't like it.
14) Find some new good books to read or simply come to terms with my love of trashy romance novels and science fiction.
Actually have been reading a grown up book. It's for work but it still counts! But I have to say that I need my books that have a guaranteed happy ending. Life's hard enough without reading depressing stuff for fun.
15) Start using the library more Let's keep this one for another year. Molly is going to introduce me to the mysteries of on line reservations at the library.
Ha HA! I did this! I have been using the library and it's awesome. Thanks Molly!!!
16) Make a project wall (or whatever it is you call the thing you hang your quilt squares on) Still need that but it also falls under the "organizing/ decluttering my home" section.
Aw Yeah! I did this too! Woo hoo! One cheap Christmas table cloth and two wall clips later, I have a fancy schamancy quilt wall.
17) Make more stuff with the kids Oh, I wish I had the patience for this. Okay, will move it to the top of the list and work on it!!
Ohhh-kay, here's were the momentum stops.....
18) Keep going to the gym 3 mornings a week oh, look over there, what a strange place to put a piano!!
Not only stopped but spinning my wheels in the mud.....
19) Tell my friends how much I love and appreciate them more often. This is like the mom one. You should worry when you can cross it off.
still working on it.
20) Be Thankful for what I do have everyday Hmm, but then that would get rid of my favorite pass-time...complaining.
Honestly, I'm trying to give up the complaining. It helps that I made some life changes that gave me less to complain about.
21) Get a bike Check
Still got it.....
22) Start riding said bike to work Seriously, that is a weird place to put a piano.
Well, in my defense, I got a new job at the top of a very steep hill.
23) Tell my kids how much I love and appreciate them more often Once again, worry if you can cross it off....
Doing my best.
24) Buy more grown up shoes (flip flops probably aren't the best "professional shoe" choice) I am vetoing this one. I'm happy as pie with my flip flops and I don't really care about the professional choice.
Still happy with the flip flops. I figure as long as my toes are painted it shouldn't matter.
25) Cook more I'd like to but it's pretty doubtful.
Uh, yeah.
26) Learn how to make really good cinnamon rolls that don't require hours to rise or me getting up early. Now someone find me that reciepe and I'm your best friend for life.
Still looking....
27) Plan Arlo's Thomas Birthday party (totally his choice) Done, now this year I have to find Spiderman/ Transformer decorations and cake. The boy knows what he wants!
This year was a Cars/Star Wars/ Spiderman/ Superheros/ Dinosaur Party. All his idea.
28) Talk Maisy down from her birthday party plans (seriously, the girl has the invitations already made and her birthday isn't for 7 months!) Oddly enough, not necessary this year. Hmmm, kinda makes me worry about what's she's planning and hasn't told me about .....
Oh, the birthday plans are nothing compared to the plans for a Christmas party, a Painting Party, and any other various reasons you could think for a party.
29) Make our halloween costumes (and find a non-slutty queen of hearts costume. It's harder than you'd think!) Not necessary!!!!! Store bought, here we come!
Store bought two years in a row AND I don't feel guilty about it at all.
30) Go camping with the kids Hey, we actually did that and it didn't suck!
Went camping a few times this summer and it was awesome.I wish it was warm enough to camp right now.
31) Write more thank you notes Dang, I put a lot of uncross off-able stuff on this list!
Oh ever elusive Thank You notes...someday I will conquer you!
32) Laugh & smile more Luckily I've got good friends for that!
Now it's time to stop looking like such a grump in all my photos. Geesh, you'd think I could smile.
Here's to a great 34th year!
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3 comments:
Oh I miss you writing on your blog!!! This was fun to read. And p.s. I have a great cinnamon roll recipe for you. Here's the trick you make and shape them the day before, cover the dish in plastic wrap and refrigerate it. Go to sleep, and when you wake up - they are all risen and ready to bake.
oh, my... gosh. There are entirely too many of these that I relate to. I laughed so hard about #7, especially. Hoarders is my guilty pleasure. It's the Jiminy Cricket in my head when I think to save another scrap of something or other.
Fun post. Thanks for sharing.
dude. i love your lists.
and yeah, anyone who's all I'M A PERFECT MOM is batshit crazy.
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