Here is a snapshot of my babies, right now:
**I actually wrote this post at the end of February and never clicked Publish. I am going to publish it today, since even in the last month they have changed so much! I could update this already, but I will leave it as is...
Kinley is in fourth grade and is doing so well. Her grades are amazing and she is learning more and becoming more responsible every day! She is still loving gymnastics and goes 4 days a week for a total of 12.5 hours each week. She is in Level 4 and is gaining confidence that she can do hard things. She has also joined our first ever school chorus and is constantly getting Disney songs stuck in my head as they prepare for their spring concert. She is a quick learner on the guitar and mandolin--I'm pretty sure those are Terry genes showing themselves strong! She is having fun with her friends (as always). She continues to show her unique sense of style and makes us all laugh with her sense of humor. She and I have begun a new hobby, Bible Journaling, and she is super creative and does beautiful artwork. She is witty and sharp! She keeps us on our toes and I am so proud of the young lady that she is becoming!
Case is three (and 1/2!) and is all of a sudden turning into a big boy. He is the most tenderhearted of my three. He loves his mommy and still pinches my arm to go to sleep. My favorite Case quote is "I wuv you too Mom." He loves Batman and all of the people that come along with him. He also loves anything to do with police, firemen, "airmbeences," and rescue helicopters. He is super creative and loves to pretend--one moment he comes through as a policeman using a lego brick as his walkie-talkie, and the next trip through he is a fireman on his way to a fire that is about to destroy the construction site. He is very interested in learning his letters and numbers right now! He loves "Mater Doe Gator (Mater the Greater)" on Netflix and watching Imaginext toy reviews and play-doh on YouTube. He also loves telling stories, each of which starts with, "Once upon a time, long time agos, waaay far away in the wooos..." He is quite persnickety and likes for things to look the same, taste the same, and BE the same all the time. I can't imagine where he got that from(!!).
Camp will turn 2 in just over a month. He is a MESS. He is fearless and loves jumping and climbing. We have put him in the twin bed because he climbed out of the crib every night and came to our bed! He loves to hit people and follows it immediately with "sooy." He has a great vocabulary and talks quite a bit. He likes to tell stories too! Zeke always starts them, and before he can even say, "Once upon a time," Camp has jumped in with "Woos! Bad guy!" Each story includes a bad guy and an alligator (who snorts like a pig), but he's starting to branch out. He loves being outside and trying to get him from the house to the car at GraGra and Papa's and then from the car into our house every day is exhausting. He even sneaks outside when the door is open for Allie. Naked, barefoot, or fully clothed, it doesn't matter to Camp! He loves reading books and can remember so much. He is the one who has climbed into cabinets that were never baby proofed, draws on walls, and raises his Daddy's blood pressure with his addiction to climbing stairs. But he also loves to give kisses, and his sweet baby breath when he goes to sleep at night melts my heart. He is our little wild man but he has taught us that the messier, louder, and more full throttle life is, the more fun it can be.
We are blessed beyond measure to get to parent these sweet Image Bearers. (Genesis 1:27) May we always see them as such!
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Saturday, February 14, 2015
2015 Goals
Whew...it's been a minute since I posted on this sweet little blog, huh? I feel like so much happened in the last half of 2014, and some catch-up posts are definitely in order, but I want to start with one of my favorite parts of this blog--the goal-setting/accountability piece!
In 2014, I was at that point of coming out of the newborn fog and I really wanted to make some things happen. The last few years were a whirlwind for our little family--we moved in with my parents the summer before Kinley started Kindergarten, we built our house, and then we had 2 babies in less than two years. Enter lots of just "making it." I knew that I could just keep "making it" and things would probably be ok, but I didn't want to spin my wheels through the next 18 years or so. I felt a call to live this life intentionally--for myself and for my people. It was at this point that I was introduced (via clicking around in blogland!) to Lara Casey and her PowerSheets. I can honestly say that these things work! I ordered my first set last year, and although health issues (hello, Satan!) derailed my progress for much of the year, I know that I did at least move forward in some areas, because I have those beautiful worksheets (and a few blog posts!) as proof.
As 2015 began, I knew that my brain was in a better place and I was ready to begin again. I am not in the same place that I was at the beginning of 2014. I am a bit beyond just "making it" as a mom of three, but as a creature of habit, routine, and order, I am sometimes so afraid that I will continue to work all week, grocery shop on Friday nights, do laundry all day on Saturday, and go to church on Sunday, and then wake up one day when I'm 80 and realize that life was just a series of routines and I missed out on so much of God's great big, amazing world. (One big part of the PowerSheets is "beginning with the end in mind," or thinking about what you want life to look like when you're 80.) I ordered my new PowerSheets, and followed Lara's lead of praying through goals in January rather than rushing into "resolutions" on January 1 after a hectic holiday season. I adopted February 1 as the beginning of my new year and felt ready for the challenge!
Disclaimer--I fully realize that I am quite the nerd and love planning and making lists and checking off boxes. I also know that things like this work for my brain but may not work for everybody. However, I can honestly say that reaching intentionally set goals is such a feeling of satisfaction that I would encourage you to find something--anything--that works for you!
So, without anymore explanations or disclaimers, here are my goals for 2015:
2. Love my people--Again, I obviously love my people, but this means loving them well. Knowing their love language and speaking it, spending one-on-one time with my babies, date nights with my man, having screenless family fun time, and taking care of them mentally, physically, and emotionally.
3. Love me--This includes little things that affect my health like going to the dentist, establishing self-care routines (like taking my makeup off and washing my face EVERY NIGHT), eating healthier and finding some type of exercise that makes me happy, learning more about my essential oils and how to use them, and then other things that "sharpen my saw"--reading, gardening, spending more time with my friends--just doing the things that fire me up and keep me going.
4. Love our home--Organizing our photos, having a system in place for our paper, doing some upkeep, landscaping the front yard, decorating my boys' room...these are just a few things included in my plans for this year.
5. Love less--Continue to budget and use our envelope system so that we can give more, simplify our STUFF, intentionally pay off some things in 2015.
6. Love others--Send a random handwritten card to someone each month, be a better friend, find my area of ministry and do it.
7. Love adventure--Have at least one experience each month that takes me outside my comfort zone, whether it's a place, a food, or an event. Travel to new places as much as possible--close by or far away. Variety is the spice of life!
The really cool thing about PowerSheets is that, once you discover your goals for the year, they help you break those down into monthly goals, and then break those down into weekly goals, and then break those down into daily goals. Yep, that's a lot of lists and a lot of boxes to check off, but I'm telling you--it makes me happy!
2. Plan (at least!) one Screenless Family Fun Time
3. Date night
4. Read one fiction and one non-fiction book
5. Collect Clean Eating ideas
6. Make dentist appointment
7. Get all pictures together in one place
8. Clean out the boys' closet and gather ideas for their room
9. Budget our extra funds for the upcoming months with Zeke
10. Some type of ministry opportunity
2. One longer Quiet Time with Bible Journaling (more on this later!)
3. Exercise 3 times per week
4. Blog 3 times per week (oops!)
5. Read
6. One-on-one time with each kiddo
2. Take off makeup and wash face EVERY. NIGHT.
3. Do something small for Zeke (February is a stinky month for my man...so this month my "love others" is all about him!)
So...in a couple of weeks I will update February and post my March goals. I know we've all heard it before, but writing it down makes all the difference in the world--it is much more likely to happen--and I'm pretty sure putting it on the blog counts twice!
I am interested to know: What are your goals? How do you set them and track them? Please share...Inquiring minds want to know!
In 2014, I was at that point of coming out of the newborn fog and I really wanted to make some things happen. The last few years were a whirlwind for our little family--we moved in with my parents the summer before Kinley started Kindergarten, we built our house, and then we had 2 babies in less than two years. Enter lots of just "making it." I knew that I could just keep "making it" and things would probably be ok, but I didn't want to spin my wheels through the next 18 years or so. I felt a call to live this life intentionally--for myself and for my people. It was at this point that I was introduced (via clicking around in blogland!) to Lara Casey and her PowerSheets. I can honestly say that these things work! I ordered my first set last year, and although health issues (hello, Satan!) derailed my progress for much of the year, I know that I did at least move forward in some areas, because I have those beautiful worksheets (and a few blog posts!) as proof.
As 2015 began, I knew that my brain was in a better place and I was ready to begin again. I am not in the same place that I was at the beginning of 2014. I am a bit beyond just "making it" as a mom of three, but as a creature of habit, routine, and order, I am sometimes so afraid that I will continue to work all week, grocery shop on Friday nights, do laundry all day on Saturday, and go to church on Sunday, and then wake up one day when I'm 80 and realize that life was just a series of routines and I missed out on so much of God's great big, amazing world. (One big part of the PowerSheets is "beginning with the end in mind," or thinking about what you want life to look like when you're 80.) I ordered my new PowerSheets, and followed Lara's lead of praying through goals in January rather than rushing into "resolutions" on January 1 after a hectic holiday season. I adopted February 1 as the beginning of my new year and felt ready for the challenge!
Disclaimer--I fully realize that I am quite the nerd and love planning and making lists and checking off boxes. I also know that things like this work for my brain but may not work for everybody. However, I can honestly say that reaching intentionally set goals is such a feeling of satisfaction that I would encourage you to find something--anything--that works for you!
So, without anymore explanations or disclaimers, here are my goals for 2015:
2015 Goals
1. Love Jesus--Obviously I love Jesus already, but everything kind of fell into a love category, so here goes. This one includes daily quiet times, setting a routine for Bible Study, getting up EARLY to spend time with Jesus, and attending conferences/worship experiences/whatever that will push me outside my comfort zone.2. Love my people--Again, I obviously love my people, but this means loving them well. Knowing their love language and speaking it, spending one-on-one time with my babies, date nights with my man, having screenless family fun time, and taking care of them mentally, physically, and emotionally.
3. Love me--This includes little things that affect my health like going to the dentist, establishing self-care routines (like taking my makeup off and washing my face EVERY NIGHT), eating healthier and finding some type of exercise that makes me happy, learning more about my essential oils and how to use them, and then other things that "sharpen my saw"--reading, gardening, spending more time with my friends--just doing the things that fire me up and keep me going.
4. Love our home--Organizing our photos, having a system in place for our paper, doing some upkeep, landscaping the front yard, decorating my boys' room...these are just a few things included in my plans for this year.
5. Love less--Continue to budget and use our envelope system so that we can give more, simplify our STUFF, intentionally pay off some things in 2015.
6. Love others--Send a random handwritten card to someone each month, be a better friend, find my area of ministry and do it.
7. Love adventure--Have at least one experience each month that takes me outside my comfort zone, whether it's a place, a food, or an event. Travel to new places as much as possible--close by or far away. Variety is the spice of life!
The really cool thing about PowerSheets is that, once you discover your goals for the year, they help you break those down into monthly goals, and then break those down into weekly goals, and then break those down into daily goals. Yep, that's a lot of lists and a lot of boxes to check off, but I'm telling you--it makes me happy!
February Goals:
1. Begin the She Reads Truth Lent study.2. Plan (at least!) one Screenless Family Fun Time
3. Date night
4. Read one fiction and one non-fiction book
5. Collect Clean Eating ideas
6. Make dentist appointment
7. Get all pictures together in one place
8. Clean out the boys' closet and gather ideas for their room
9. Budget our extra funds for the upcoming months with Zeke
10. Some type of ministry opportunity
Weekly Goals:
1. Stay in budget2. One longer Quiet Time with Bible Journaling (more on this later!)
3. Exercise 3 times per week
4. Blog 3 times per week (oops!)
5. Read
6. One-on-one time with each kiddo
Daily Goals:
1. Quiet Time: Get up early!2. Take off makeup and wash face EVERY. NIGHT.
3. Do something small for Zeke (February is a stinky month for my man...so this month my "love others" is all about him!)
So...in a couple of weeks I will update February and post my March goals. I know we've all heard it before, but writing it down makes all the difference in the world--it is much more likely to happen--and I'm pretty sure putting it on the blog counts twice!
I am interested to know: What are your goals? How do you set them and track them? Please share...Inquiring minds want to know!
Monday, October 6, 2014
October Goals
So...for lots and lots of reasons, I have not posted or dealt with any goals since May! Yikes...but it's ok. I truly believe that life has seasons, and I have been in one of the hardest seasons of my life for the past few months. There were days that I couldn't see tomorrow, much less make a plan for next month...or next year (more on that later...maybe.). But things are looking up (thank you Jesus!) and I am ready to get back to my OCD planning and doing nature.
I am going to extend lots of grace and not even review those May and June goals, but forge right on with my October list, although I do think it is worth telling that I FINALLY made myself those dentist appointments and am in the middle of my treatment plan! And just for the record, it hasn't been HALF as bad as I made it out to be. :)
2.Date night with my hubby. Score! Already done!
3. Create a consistent bedtime routine for all. Nursing has ended, and I'm still not sure if that makes me want to sniffle or shout for joy. Now we can create a routine that works for all of us, so that everyone feels safe and cozy, and maybe, just maybe, Mama gets a little "me" time.
4. Redo budget for Zeke's new pay schedule. It makes my brain hurt, but I love the challenge and I love making a plan. Here's to making it AND following it!
5. Decorate for fall. I love the thought of sticks and leaves and pumpkins invading our house, and those dead ferns on the front porch need to go. I can't wait to play!
6. Make Christmas lists. How can it possibly be only a few weeks until Christmas?!?! This is my FAVORITE time of the year and I am hoping to be proactive to avoid the last-minute gift guilt rush AND stick to a budget.
7. Switch out closets. Sounds like a good project for fall break, no?!
8. Start looking at new bedroom stuff. Why is it always the Master Bedroom that is the last to get a little TLC? Having a cozy retreat will definitely help our bedtime routine stick. I hope.
Here's to a new month, new plans, and hope for the future...and lots of goals set to do things that I love anyway. Let's get started!
I am going to extend lots of grace and not even review those May and June goals, but forge right on with my October list, although I do think it is worth telling that I FINALLY made myself those dentist appointments and am in the middle of my treatment plan! And just for the record, it hasn't been HALF as bad as I made it out to be. :)
October Goals
1. One-on-one time with my girly. She's growing up way too fast, y'all.2.
3. Create a consistent bedtime routine for all. Nursing has ended, and I'm still not sure if that makes me want to sniffle or shout for joy. Now we can create a routine that works for all of us, so that everyone feels safe and cozy, and maybe, just maybe, Mama gets a little "me" time.
4. Redo budget for Zeke's new pay schedule. It makes my brain hurt, but I love the challenge and I love making a plan. Here's to making it AND following it!
5. Decorate for fall. I love the thought of sticks and leaves and pumpkins invading our house, and those dead ferns on the front porch need to go. I can't wait to play!
6. Make Christmas lists. How can it possibly be only a few weeks until Christmas?!?! This is my FAVORITE time of the year and I am hoping to be proactive to avoid the last-minute gift guilt rush AND stick to a budget.
7. Switch out closets. Sounds like a good project for fall break, no?!
8. Start looking at new bedroom stuff. Why is it always the Master Bedroom that is the last to get a little TLC? Having a cozy retreat will definitely help our bedtime routine stick. I hope.
Here's to a new month, new plans, and hope for the future...and lots of goals set to do things that I love anyway. Let's get started!
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Just another day with Case...
As we all walked in from church last night, Camp and I were last to get out of the car and make it to the house (because, obviously, he needed to "drive" the car and hide from his Mama), and Zeke got tired of waiting, went in, and closed the door. Getting everybody inside and the door closed without meltdowns from little boys who love to play outside is a big thing for us these days! So anyway, the door opened again and Case stuck his little head out the door and said, "Mom! Daddy closed you and Camp outside! That not was nice!" I said, "You're right buddy! That wasn't nice. Thank you for opening the door for us and being a gentleman!" He puffed his chest up, walked out the door, brushed his hands off, and said, "You're welc. Just doin' my job."
Friday, June 27, 2014
Friday Links and Loves
TGIF! Although that phrase has a little bit more meaning during the school year, we are all always excited about the weekend! More time with Daddy, fun plans with friends, and perhaps best of all, since it IS summer, there aren't many chores to be done this weekend because I've been home all week to do them! (Remind me, when school starts back, that it takes working ALL. DAY. and ALL. WEEK. to stay caught up on laundry, dishes, cleaning, and keeping things organized and put away. THIS is why I am never "caught up" during the school year, leading to frustration for this OCD, attempting-not-to-be-a-perfectionist Mama!)
Here are a few of the things I've been inspired by or fallen in love with this week:
The Decorating Truths You Won't See on HGTV by The Nester. I have been reading her book for a couple of months now and I'm totally inspired by her mantra, "It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful." That's #idhtbptbb if you're a hash-tagger, but it takes me forever to figure it out each time I try to use it! I love this quote from her post:
Here are a few of the things I've been inspired by or fallen in love with this week:
LINKS:
The Decorating Truths You Won't See on HGTV by The Nester. I have been reading her book for a couple of months now and I'm totally inspired by her mantra, "It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful." That's #idhtbptbb if you're a hash-tagger, but it takes me forever to figure it out each time I try to use it! I love this quote from her post:
"Decorating is not an Olympic sport. There’s no big hurry and no prize for “finishing” first. ENJOY the process...Me, and Lysa TerKeurst and Joanna Gains and Alison and you? We are all in this together. Living it out, creating a home, letting it change and grow and serve our family. Amen."
Speaking of Joanna Gaines, (who, by the way, must clearly be more my BFF than The Nester's since I know that there is an "e" in her last name and Myquillin doesn't. Win.) she is both a link AND a love this week. I am loving her new show, Fixer Upper, on HGTV. She and her husband Chip are real, love each other, and aren't shy about sharing their faith. It doesn't hurt that she is my age, has 4 children under the age of 8, and has impeccable decorating taste, so I can totally identify (HA!). I have started following her blog and this post made me laugh, cry, and shout Amen. All of my workin' mommy friends need to read it. I'm so thankful that my God is THE gap-filler.
LOVES:
This necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs. My friend Anna and I love this hymn.
31 Bits. Another jewelry company with a heart and a purpose. Love their stuff!
Editor's note: I am not sure why I keep posting links to necklaces. I *rarely* wear them, especially in summer in Alabama, because I feel like they choke me. I think it is all the fault of The Pleated Poppy and her What I Wore Wednesday series, where she demonstrates her uncanny ability to rock a t-shirt and holey jeans and make it look fashionable with a big chunky necklace. Maybe someday I will possess this talent...or copy an outfit of hers exactly. If you notice, kindly pretend you don't.
Mrs. Meyer's Countertop Spray. I love this stuff--it makes the kitchen smell so fresh and clean. It's on my grocery list for the week.
My Erin Condren Life Planner. Yes, even in summer I am STILL using my planner faithfully, and I love it. She just came out with beautiful new designs and 18-month planners that are perfect for the new school year. If you are interested, use my link to shop and we'll both be happy!
That's it! Have a great weekend...and if you have time, take a minute to let me know what YOU are loving these days!
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Summer Bucket List
I love lists. The first step is admitting it, right? And I love my babies, and I love summertime, and I love making a plan to be intentional in the summer. So a Summer Bucket List just pretty much makes me happy. I am finally posting ours! We created it on June 1--almost a month ago. The shortest summer ever waits for no one, so it is time to get busy!
1. READ
2. LEARN (The boys are already 5 steps ahead in the goals I had set for them in this area. Their little brains are amazing right now!)
3. Catch lightning bugs
4.
5. Go to a baseball game
6. Watch fireworks
7.
8. Go to Chuck E. Cheese
9. Go to a movie
10.
11. Point Mallard
12. Hartselle pool
13.
14.
15.
16. Bonfire with K's friends
17. Backyard movie night
18. Go to a museum
19. Go to a concert
20. Paint/art day
21. LOVE--MUST. LOVE. PEOPLE.
Obviously there are a few that we *had* to do while we were at the beach, but there is a lot left to pack in to our July. Bring on the fun!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
May Goal check-in and June Goals
May turned out to be super busy. Busier than I had planned for! So, just go ahead and plan on extending grace, because here is the recap for last month along with how I did:
Create a summer bucket list with my family. Done...and several things already crossed off! Look for the list coming next week!
2.Date night with my hubby. Sort of...we went to a company dinner at the beach so we weren't totally alone but we were childless. Never mind that it actually took place in June--remember what I said about grace!
3.Read 1 F/1 NF book. I didn't finish the fiction book, but I did finish Seven by Jen Hatmaker. Again: WRECKED ME.
4. Make dentist appointments. Not done! Told you so!
5. Playroom. We got a lot accomplished--we went from toys covering the floor to toys organized in baskets and bookshelves put together and put in the room. We ordered baskets and are waiting on them to come in to finish our project, so it goes on the list again for June!
6. Stick to budget. Let's not even discuss this one. This is one of those areas where Satan seeks to destroy me. It will definitely go on the list again for June.
7. Paint outside doors. Moving this one on down the list for June too!
June has already started off on a crazy note. Our first full week was spent at the beach, we came home to one day of work for mom (I know, right? A teacher? Working in the summer?!), a planned business trip for mom and dad (which got cancelled), and several weeknight activities our first "official" week of summer, and next week is VBS! This month is definitely going to have to be a slow month for crossing things off the list, but after all, isn't that what summer is for?! Here is the June list:
2. Date night with my hubby. Again...alone!
3. Read 1 F/1 NF book. I just started Love Does by Bob Goff, I'm planning to reread Seven, and I have a Barnes and Noble gift card just waiting to add some fiction to my list!
4. Make dentist appointments. Enough said.
5. Playroom. I am planning on getting this room completely finished this month. Come on IKEA, ship those baskets! Maybe I'll even share before and afters!
6. Stick to budget. This is my first bite of the elephant but being home in the summer makes it even harder. Lunch out? Sure! Those windows need curtains! My drawers need cute organizers! My mantle needs decorations! Cue Target and Amazon! Now you know why I said I am planning to reread Seven!
7. Paint outside doors. Maybe I can find a day that it isn't raining and isn't too hot to make this happen this month!
8. Freezer Cooking session. Because I love using my kitchen when I have time, because school will start back, sooner rather than later, and because I am on a mission to feed this brood some healthy, yummy food on those busy school nights when cooking sounds like a chore.
9. Make a (short!) list of summer projects. There are always a few things that need to be done before school starts back--things that need to be reorganized after being thrown around during the school year. I am hoping to get some of these done in the short weeks ahead!
I know it's already halfway through June, which doesn't bode well for this list and really does bother the OCD part of me. BUT this list actually does make me think about what needs to be done, so I'm putting it out there again! What are your plans for this month??
May Goals
1. 2.
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4. Make dentist appointments. Not done! Told you so!
5. Playroom. We got a lot accomplished--we went from toys covering the floor to toys organized in baskets and bookshelves put together and put in the room. We ordered baskets and are waiting on them to come in to finish our project, so it goes on the list again for June!
6. Stick to budget. Let's not even discuss this one. This is one of those areas where Satan seeks to destroy me. It will definitely go on the list again for June.
7. Paint outside doors. Moving this one on down the list for June too!
June has already started off on a crazy note. Our first full week was spent at the beach, we came home to one day of work for mom (I know, right? A teacher? Working in the summer?!), a planned business trip for mom and dad (which got cancelled), and several weeknight activities our first "official" week of summer, and next week is VBS! This month is definitely going to have to be a slow month for crossing things off the list, but after all, isn't that what summer is for?! Here is the June list:
June Goals
1. Cross some items off of the summer bucket list. And post the list on the good ol' blog!2. Date night with my hubby. Again...alone!
3. Read 1 F/1 NF book. I just started Love Does by Bob Goff, I'm planning to reread Seven, and I have a Barnes and Noble gift card just waiting to add some fiction to my list!
4. Make dentist appointments. Enough said.
5. Playroom. I am planning on getting this room completely finished this month. Come on IKEA, ship those baskets! Maybe I'll even share before and afters!
6. Stick to budget. This is my first bite of the elephant but being home in the summer makes it even harder. Lunch out? Sure! Those windows need curtains! My drawers need cute organizers! My mantle needs decorations! Cue Target and Amazon! Now you know why I said I am planning to reread Seven!
7. Paint outside doors. Maybe I can find a day that it isn't raining and isn't too hot to make this happen this month!
8. Freezer Cooking session. Because I love using my kitchen when I have time, because school will start back, sooner rather than later, and because I am on a mission to feed this brood some healthy, yummy food on those busy school nights when cooking sounds like a chore.
9. Make a (short!) list of summer projects. There are always a few things that need to be done before school starts back--things that need to be reorganized after being thrown around during the school year. I am hoping to get some of these done in the short weeks ahead!
I know it's already halfway through June, which doesn't bode well for this list and really does bother the OCD part of me. BUT this list actually does make me think about what needs to be done, so I'm putting it out there again! What are your plans for this month??
