101 in 1001

I must admit I was drawn to this after seeing it on blogger Intenionally Katie's page. It has taken me almost a week to finalize my list and I feel like it should not have taken me that long. I even looked at other pages for some ideas! I hope you enjoy my list!! Here's to getting it all done by April 24, 2013!!

101 In 1001

1. Go charter boat fishing
2. Complete 30 random acts of kindness-3 so far
a.Purchased water for a place that ran out
b.Donated money to fill a Propane tank for someone who can't afford it
c. wrote letter to elderly friend
3. Make a family time capsule
4. Make a family mission statement
5. Go one week w/out raising my voice
6. Help J host a poker night
7. Walk or ride in a 3K
8. Take a family photo-just done 10/16, waiting to see finished product!!
9. Make homemade cookies w/ the kids
10. Loose 20 lbs.
11. Start a compost pile
12. Make a rain barrel
13. New roof on garage
14. Organize garage/shed
15. Send my mom a card just b/c
16. Go to Disneyworld
17. Go on a 10 year anniversary trip
18. Paint upstairs bathroom
19. Finish painting dining/kitchen trim
20. Start Christmas Club account
21. Open little J a savings account8/21/10-we started both G & J a treehouse club acct @ our credit union today!
22. Write a paper letter to a friend
23. Volunteer in the community w/ the kids8/22/10
Tour De La Porte bike race for Cancer-we worked at a relief station handing out water and snacks!
24. Take G to Kids club church program
25. Go on a family picnic
26. Read the Bible
27. Scan all of G's art onto the computer
28. Take the train somewhere
29. Take kids to see a live Nativity
30. Have a tea party w/ G
31. Go to a hot air balloon launch
32. Play in the rain w/ the kids
33. Learn to play piano
34. Sponsor Christmas Angels
35. Install closet organizer
36. Make wills
37. Journal my childhood memories
38. Drink 8 glasses of water a day
39. Let G have more playdates
40. Use fabric grocery totes
41. Create emergency kits for basement
42. Have a family sleepover
43. Attend a marriage conference
44. Get J his truck-not actually a truck but SUV-it'll work for now!
45. Pay off ALL debt
46. Go white water rafting
47. Donate to the Salvation Army at least 6 times
48. Get J off of bottlethis has been accomplished for about a month now, yeah! (done August 2010)
49. Volunteer to help at G's school
50. Read one book to G every night for one month
51. Get J sleeping in toddler bed
52. Make green household cleaners
53. Create menu plan book
54. See new casino
55. Go ice skating
56. Build a living room fort
57. Take G to a drive in movie
58. Donate wagon to Childrens hospital
59. Play a practical joke
60. Make my own pasta
61. Sit for longer than 10 minutes and color w/ G
62. Practice extra for softball to have a better season
63. Become a better photographer
64. Ride amusement park rides w/ kids- G 8/1/10
65. Catch up on kids baby books
66. Fill out Life question book from Jenni
67. ORGANIZE desk area-not just clean up
68. Budget w/ Rachele
69. Take kids to Lake Michigan
70. Go shooting w/ J- this is a big fear
71. Clean underneath couch and cushions
72. Take photos of "naturally" occurring letters in nature
73. Start taking vitamins
74. Enlist in J's help w/ bills
75. Go to winery in MI
76. Document all possesions for insurance purposes
77. Go to Farmers Market done-August 2010
78. Release a message in a bottle
79. Have photos taken in a photo booth
80. Finish landscaping project in backyard
81. Have a family game night w/ extended family
82. Sing Karaoke? - another fear
83. No bank overdraft fees
84. Get back utility deposit
85. Photograph old barn in town
86. Put together all of G's scrapbooks
87. Teach G to tie shoes done-Sept 2010
88. Get up on time
89. Feed children healthier breakfast
90. Make new bedroom curtains
91. Clean out dog kennel
92. Plant garden in 2011, 2012 & 2013
93. Learn to can/freeze garden items
94. Take kids to Shedd Aquarium
95. Make throw pillow for bed
96. Finish painting wall in bedroom
97. Pay forward gift we received last year
98. Do something for L & L just because
99. Go away for a weekend alone with J
100. Take kids camping 8/14/10
101. Find a way to become a Stay-At-Home-Mom

Taking it all in.

Hey all,

Just a quick thought. Last night my hubby & I got to go out to eat minus our 5 year old. This may not sound like a big deal but, we were eager to go out even though it meant still having our 16 month old. While we were eating our son got restless, as children do, and I was trying to keep my cool because as you mothers know- it sometimes feels as if you never get to eat a hot or even warm meal. DH was almost done with his meal and took over so I could finish eating. JD-my son- is fussing still and keeps saying, momma, momma, momma. So I take him back and in an attempt to keep him calm until the waitress brings our check I start quietly reading him a book at the table. This instantly calms him down and he leans his head on mine while we are reading. It is at this point I happen to look up and catch the eyes of an elderly woman at the table behind us. She gave me a very knowing smile and nod. The kind that meant without words-I remember those days and miss them, enjoy these moments with your son. It is amazing how just a kind look from someone can jerk you back to reality. I had been flustered and feeling like we were disturbing everyone around us. Her look made me chill and realize these moments will not here forever, I need to continue to roll with it, and enjoy those simple momemts when my son lays his head on mine because he just wants his momma.

Accomplishments.

So, maybe I am just a weird mother, maybe. All I know is that we took my daughter Grace, 5 to the eye Dr. tonight for her very first eye Dr. appointment. She will be starting Kindergarten in the fall and this is a requirement before she starts school. It is not like she has eye problems or anything it was just your regular run of the mill appointment. Anyway, about halfway through as we are getting the Dr's opinion that all is looking good I catch myself smiling and being proud that Grace is acing her eye exam.....weird huh? Its not like this was the Nobel peace prize or anything superb. Then I felt kinda guilty for getting so excited over a little eye exam. Oh well, it s the small things in life right?!

A Blog You Say?

Where does a non-blogger begin? I guess with a post about me. I am seriously Sarah. My friends call me Sarah Lou. I am a fun-loving, serious gal from the heart of the midwest, a small town in-Indiana. Yes folks, there is more than corn in Indiana. Not much more but more! I am a mother of 2, a full time employee, a cook, housekeeper, laundromat, personal assistant, bill payer, teacher, (did I mention I am a mother?) dishwasher, baby rocker, diaper changer, shopper, wife, pet feeder, laundry folder, etc, etc, etc. (I mentioned I am a wife and a mother right?!) Goodness knows that I could go on and on but I don't want to bore you with my very first post!! :-) The long short of it all is this : I get up, dress children, feed children, drop off children, work, run errands (on lunch), work, make dinner, clean up dinner, start laundry, bathe children, rock small child, feed small child, read to larger child, do more laundry, say goodnight to large child, say goodnight to even larger child(husband) sorry hon!, finish laundry, clean up house, do computer things, go to bed, repeat next day. WOW!!

I love my life, I hate that I am an employed mother. I need an outlet to express my feelings so this is what I will try. If you have tips or ideas I need em. Organization ideas, I need em. Ways for me to stay at home with my babies and still pay my mortgage...yup want those ideas also!! I hope this is as fun for you to read as it has been for me to post. See you soon!

Seriously Sarah