I have started an August to do list. Frankie has renamed it my bucket list. Let's be honest, it is the list designed to keep me from wallowing. I am going to try and accomplish several things or at least one item each day. The purpose of this list is to help me forget that the kids are all living far away; this is fine sort of. Knowing that all I ever wanted to be was a mom and that the kids really don't need mothering anymore is a bit shocking. Yes, I have had over 20 years to prepare for this transition but feel I was not very prepared. So what is on my bucket list you ask?
Garage: check into floor options, clean freezer, organize and clean
Laundry room: Organize and clean
Linen Closet: Organize and clean
Kitchen: Fix drawer, reconfigure shelf organizers, change fridge filter, paint under sink, window treatment, organize and clean, food storage
Den: Organize and clean, prepare filing cabinet, dust
Light fixtures to change: dining room, entryway, hallway, laundry room, upstairs bath
There is a list for each room in the house and the outside. Outside the list is this: GET THE FENCE GUYS BACK TO FIX THE GATE!!!!! The main thing inside is to DEJUNK! It is going pretty well. The kitchen was my starting point... the cupboards above the counters are done. Before anyone starts telling me to do something for myself, these are things for myself. I will also do other things but I find it is when I am home alone that it is easy for the blues to roll on in. So there you have it.
This post seems somewhat blah but really we are super duper excited for the munchkins! Isn't it great that they are courageous in moving forward with their lives? That is awesome. We will be planning on a midwest tour to Iowa and Michigan in the Spring and I believe Arizona is on the docket for January ;)
2 comments:
I think I am going to copy your "bucket list" and make it my own. Everything you listed is something I need to do in my own house!!
I think your list sounds awesome!! You'll feel awesome after its all done.
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