1. wake kids up in time for school
2. cuddle with Thomas until he is 'awake'
3. make sure that I am not talking to Tony until he is ready
4. make nutritious breakfast
5. pack lunches
6. keep up on snack rotation schedule
7. send in snacks that are on approved snack list
8. dress Thomas
9. negotiate with Stella re: clothing
10. review what needs to be done for the day with Tony
11. work seven days a week
12. answer cell phone all day and handle problems as they arise
13. provide speech therapy to pts
14. keep up with paperwork
15. keep good relations with coworkers
16. plans dinner meals (Tony cooks them)
17. grocery shop
18. clip coupons to save money
19. create budget
20. stick to budget
21. negotiate with kids re: dinner
22. worry
23. plan family events
24. maintain family relationships
25. call out of state friends
26. attempt to see Orlando friends
27. look presentable
28. get eyebrows waxed
29. get hair cut
30. get kids haircuts
31. talk to Tony
32. make sure boss is happy with my performance
33. spend time talking and meeting with one particular co worker
34. buy birthday gifts
35. attend birthday parties
36. plan themed party for twins
37. create super cute goodie bags
38. workout
39. try to lose weight
40. read
41. blog
42. entertain kids
43. spend quality time with family
44. teach kids to read, etc
45. attend play dates with moms from preschool
46. watch LOST
47. maintain family calendar
48. teach two undergrad classes
49. delegate to graduate assistant
50. grade papers
51. answer e-mails from students
52. answer e-mails from friends
53. get new eye glasses
54. schedule twins dr appointments
55. schedule twins dentist appointments
56. schedule Tony’s appointments
57. schedule my appointments
58. attend my dr appointments
59. pay bills
60. straighten house
61. do laundry
62. clean kitchen
63. empty dishwasher
64. pick up toys
65. organize toys
66. appear calm and put together
67. attend church
68. coordinate Coalition for the Homeless
69. find driver for the church bus
70. attend Compassion Committee
71. attend woman’s Bible study
72. attend TNT on Tuesday nights
73. maintain friendly relationships with neighbors
74. recycle
75. sleep
76. calmly discipline twins
77. grow together as a couple with Tony
78. be a good daughter
79. be a good grand daughter
80. send thank you notes
81. make sure life is balanced
82. worry about life not being balanced
83. plan family vacations
84. schedule vet appointments
85. teach twins how to interact with animals
86. keep with with family photos
87. schedule twins appointment for 4 year old pictures
88. send out pictures to family
89. shop for outfits for twins
90. stick to budget
91. read bedtime book
92. calmly redirect Stella when she gets up for the 100th time at night
93. make jokes
94. clean porch
95. make plans for bigger house
96. organize current house that is too small
97. clean car
98. get gas in car
99. plan fun activities for family
100. be a good mom and wife
Did I forget anything??
Almost there...
5 days ago
8 comments:
101. return library books
102. buy new shower liners
103. Find time for Amy. Nope, strike that... MAKE time for Amy.
104. Breathe- my Aunt reminds me all the time... that is the ONE and ONLY thing I have to do every day.
I remember a couple of years ago Hoagie emailing me about how she manages to deal with 4 young male children... and the one thing I took from it, probably paraphrased in my head... is that in the grand scheme of things the most important thing is the time.
You and I are very similar in that we set the highest standards for ourselves, no one could be harder on us than we are on ourselves... let my few extra years of wisdom tell you that you do what you can, and sometimes you will fail, but most times you will succeed with flying colors it is just hard to realize you have succeed and to acknowledge your success.
AND, if you don't take time for yourself you can't do the 100+ things on your list that you have to do.
Let me guess that you wrote all of those down off the top of your head? Right? Write them down on a list, and see who can do what to help you? Can the kids pick out their clothes the night before? Can Tony be responsible for clipping coupons? What about the kids? (If they can't now- I promise you in another 6 months to a year they will) It is scissors and cutting.. what fun! And what if you don't clean the house?
By the way.. you are doing a phenomenal job... sit back and look at this list and think.. I am amazing, I am wonderful, and I'm doing a damn good job of being a wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend etc....
103. Make Lynn cupcakes.
104. let me counsel you in all your affairs. I am all knowing.
lol....the funny thing is, I enjoy clipping coupons. It is almost relaxing for me...I know, I am a geek. I wish Tony could help but his list is just as long.
My mom wanted to know if it was my 'life to do list' and I told her that is was for this weekend.
:-)
I LOVE your list and can relate so well. I am going to make my own list.
1. Have a baby...
I am sure to get a good laugh out of it and it may make me feel a bit better:)
I want to add that one to my list....I am working on it:-)
Amy
this is great! I'm planning for a bigger house too. If you build it in your mind, will it come? and I'm gearing up for another night with a kid trying to sneak into my bed!
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