Where The Wild Things Are

I’ve never been one for making resolutions, but this year I felt like I should have some goals to work toward for 2011. One of the bloggers that I read frequently came up with about 100 things she wanted to do in 2010 and it was fun to see her check those off of her list. Some were big, important goals and some were just those little things that get lost in the daily shuffle. Inspired by her, I wanted to come up with a list of 100 things…but I only managed 50 (so far…I reserve the right to add to the list as the year goes on!)

For good measure, here are my 50 Things I Want to do in 2011

1.Read at least 12 books (novels) this year.
2.Lose 30 pounds
3.Read the entire Bible
4.Use my bread maker
5.Stick to our budget
6.Help get the truck paid off
7.Get a job!
8.Go to Kings Island with Joe
9.Go to Indiana Beach with the girls (and Joe)
10.Make 30 scrapbook layouts
11.Sew pajamas for Tara
12.Teach Lauren to play scales on the clarinet
13.Memorize the books of the Bible
14.Do Project365
15.Make korker bows for Tara
16.Make bracelets for both girls
17.Redo Lauren’s room
18.Redo Tara’s room
19.Become a prayer warrior
20.Hang at least 6 photos up in the house
21.Frame and hang at least 1 piece of art from each girl
22.Own an apron
23.Develop a housekeeping schedule I’ll stick to
24.Redo our bedroom closet
25.Organize our linen closet
26.Take the kids camping at least 3 times
27.Visit 5 state parks
28.Menu Plan each week
29.Try 1 new recipe each week
30.Actually compile my 25 Christmas book box
31.Load up and stick with my Advent calendar
32.Prepare and use my advent readings with an advent wreath!
33.Plan at least 3 projects for the girls each week
34.Create a chore list for the girls
35.Get up at 6:30 during the week
36.Be in bed around 10ish during the week
37.Do something nice for Joe every day
38.Read 3 nonfiction books this year
39.Do something outside at least once a week (as long as the weather is okay!)
40.Read all the Narnia books with Lauren
41.Actually use my cloth bags when grocery shopping
42.Eat out no more than 1 lunch and 1 dinner per week (average)
43.Have a new family portrait taken
44.Take the girls to Conner Prairie
45.Take the girls to Symphony on the Prairie
46.Go see the “big” fireworks
47.Go to the Christmas eve candlelight service
48.make giant bubbles with the girls
49.Blog at least once a week
50.Return to daily devotionals with the kids.
51.Read more with Tara