To Do...eventually

OK, here it is, my mother of all to do lists. I usually construct these lists in January in a Word document on my computer at work. This time I'm putting it here, and its June. Some of the items are more ambitious than others and some are added to act more as a reminder to myself than actually an item "to do" and then cross off. Some of the items I need to save money for in order to complete. Ahhhh, but enough of the blathering and on to the list:

1) MAC store color/product consult
2) iPod!
3) Digital prints to DVD
4) Better bedtime routine for myself
5) Better bedtime routine with the kids
6) Baseline mammogram
7) Vasectomy (well, not actually MY to do but I could make the first doctor's appt.)
8) New rug for living room
9) Dining room decor
10) Closet doors - master bedroom and bathroom
11) Day trips with the kids - parks, museums, zoo...
12) Keep up with Al's summer vacation tutoring
13) Read a book
14) Blog more
15) Manicures
16) Pedicures
17) Budget
18) Save money
19) Update resume
20) Snack better - more fruit and veggies
21) Vitamins and supplements
22) H's baby book
23) Home filing
24) Re pot house plants
25) Shop more
26) Focus on the wardrobe
27) Accessorize! Jewelry!
28) Shoes, handbags, belts, scarves
29) Drink more water
30) Cook more
31) Send more cards
32) Be more appreciative
33) Give better gifts
34) Thank you notes
35) Send more e-mails
36) Keep in touch
37) More involvement in Al's new school
38) Pay the bills on time
39) Financial advisor (on the list for YEARS!)
40) No new debt
41) Lu to the dentist
42) Get to that Farmers Market
43) Bra shopping - at a REAL bra store
44) Get Al into Karate class
45) IKEA
46) Life insurance update
47) Date night (also on the list for YEARS)
48) Flowers for the office more often
49) Plants for the office, too
50) Bake more
51) Home videos to DVD
52) Plasma TV mounted to the wall

Actually, I'm finding it difficult to think of things for my list. Usually, I can knock out a good 40 or 50 items in a flash. I guess I've taken care of a lot of my major "to dos". I donate clothes and household items several times a year. I don't let things accumulate. I've organized closets, digital pictures, filing cabinets, kitchen drawers and toy boxes. I think working part time now helps. I've been able to catch up on a lot of the things that would pester my subconscious while I sat at my desk at work for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Being home has saved me mentally but sure puts a strain on the pocketbook.

What stands out to me as I review my list above is how it illustrates the fact that I've put myself and my own needs on the back burner since having kids. Most of these items would have never been on my to do list a decade ago. Things like taking care of my nails, date nights and having an up to date wardrobe and accesories to go with were just things I did back then. I also see so many items that seem simple enough to accomplish it's just that I don't have the spare time. I mean for God's sake, I can't even find time to read a book? Geez. And I do have some pretty good time managment skills...

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back to edit this post often.