The cooler days make for good reading times. Here are two new ones we read this week:
Lucky Clucky by Tony Blundell
- This is the story of Little Red Hen with a cute twist. Trinity loved all the farm animals but the story was a little long for her. She needed to move to the floor and listen while she played.
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
- For some reason Trinity thought the pictures in this book were soooo funny. It is so interesting how kids find some things funny but other things we think should make them laugh just don't. This book is a classic. Always a good read.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Update
My List
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (7/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (7/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth." (watched one of the disks and loved it!)
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
Friday, September 19, 2008
#12- 7/1001 Books for Trinity
We have been doing more reading lately because a) it has not been as nice outside lately b) Trinity sits for a longer time to read c) I am trying to get back into teaching mode
This week we read some books that were new to Trinity but not new to me:
This week we read some books that were new to Trinity but not new to me:
My ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE Series of Picture books: Charlie and Lola books by Lauren Child
I don't have TV channels so I have never watched the show but I was drawn into the title of the first book Trinity and I read when I was on vacation in Banff. I hate tomatoes so I thought this book would be interesting. I fell in love with these books and have been slowly trying to collect them. I plan on ordering some DVDs (it's on my 101 list) for Trinity to watch because they are just great and they have really awesome messages set forth in a creative way. The pictures are incredibly unique too.
I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato by Lauren Child
I Am Too Absolutely Small for School by Lauren Child
Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister- Really sweet story about the joys of sharing with others.
Aaron's Hair by Robert Munsch- No great message here but a funny story. I love all the pictures and if you look through the pictures there are hidden jokes. Trinity can't understand them now but she liked all the crazy hair pictures.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Update
My List
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (5/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (5/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (2/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
Monday, September 8, 2008
My List
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (3/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (1/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
Because I love Jesus and want to know Him more:
1. Read one spiritually inspiring book every two months (0/16).
2. Spend at least 20 minutes a day alone with God.
3. Tithe regularly.
4. Join a cell group again.
5. Volunteer in at least one area of ministry at church.
6. Write in my prayer journal daily.
7. Read my Bible every day.
Because I love my family:
8. Surprise Miguel every other month with something to fill his "love tank" (0/16).
9. Pray with T every night before bed.
10. Have a date night with Miguel once a month (0/33).
11. Take Trinity to the zoo as a family.
12. Read T 1001 new books (3/1001).
13. Go to a cabin with my immediate family.
14. Write Chy one letter a month and actually mail it (for as long as she lives in Australia.) (1/32).
15. Go away to Pinewood Lodge alone with Miguel.
16. Get a will written up.
17. Have another Purple Pamper Party with my mom and sisters.
Because I am a work in progress and need to keep improving:
18. Go to the dentist.
19. Attend aquacizing classes (with T until January then in the evenings by myself).
20. Go for at least two walks a week.
21. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
22. Get a massage.
23. Make a weekly exercize rountine and stick to it.
24. Buy at least 3 sets of matching underwear that make me feel great (0/3).
25. Only use the computer when my to do list for the day is complete. (Urg!)
26. Pick up the phone and call one friend a week for 3 months in a row (0/12).
27. Leave Trinity at home (with Miguel) and go out with a friend once a month (0/33).
Because my house is also a work in progress:
28. Finish painting dragonflies in Trinity's room.
29. Buy new blinds for living room and our bedroom.
30. Paint living room.
31. Make cushion for window seat.
32. Stain basement stairway.
33. Paint mural in T's playroom.
34. Put all manuals/warranties into a binder.
35. Renovate bathroom.
36. Mud/Paint tiles on my kitchen backsplash.
37. Put up pictures in basement.
38. Put up frame with pictures in it in loft area.
39. Stain greenhouse inside and finish outside.
40. Paint rock in front flower bed.
41. Get a garbage centre built beside garage.
42. Finish guest room.
43. Redecorate bedroom so it is cozy and romantic.
Because I need to get organized:
44. Create a rotation of 4 monthly meal plans.
45. Grocery shop using meal plans.
46. Get a new filing cabinet.
47. Get shelf for painting supplies in basement.
48. Organize craft supplies in one place.
49. Paint dresser and organize scrapbooking supplies in it.
50. Designate a mail spot.
51. Cook meals to put in freezer once a month.
52. Make a monthly cleaning plan and follow it.
53. Organize my computer files.
54. Burn back-up copies of all pictures on computer.
Because I care about others:
55. Make one care package a month (0/33).
56. Finish the "deficiencies" on mom's tiles.
57. Volunteer to deliver hampers at Christmas time.
58. Do a breast cancer walk in honour of Grandma and Auntie Sue.
59. Have a garage sale and give all the proceeds to a charity.
60. Finish Chy and Justin's Wedding Album with Neve.
61. Invite my next door neighbour over for lunch.
62. Host a neighbourhood ladies lunch.
63. Bring supper to 5 single moms (0/5).
64. Create Miscarriage Support packages to bring to women who lose a baby.
65. Make a card box with cards for different occasions.
66. Make an official birthday list of family and friends and give cards to them.
67. Send a total of 10 shoe boxes to Operation Christmas Child (0/10).
68. Volunteer at Siloam Mission for a day.
69. Volunteer at Anna's House.
Because I want to see more of the world:
70. Visit Uncle Larry and Auntie Annette in B.C.
71. Take Trinity to visit Auntie Chy and Uncle Justin in Australia.
Because I love learning...for real:
72. Get a Steinbach Library card.
73. Read 5 biographies (0/5).
74. Take German lessons.
75. Take a class at the Arts Council.
76. Read my camera manual and put it to use.
77. Learn how to read the nutritional information on the side of food containers.
78. Take the CPR course with Miguel.
Because life is too short to not have fun:
79. Watch "Planet Earth."
80. Try 10 new recipes (1/10).
81. Order Lola DVDs from Amazon.ca.
82. Watch "The Office."
83. Go see the commercial show (don't know what it is called) at the Art Gallery.
84. Make a running list of movies I would like to rent.
85. Host a weekend women's scrapbooking party at my house.
Because I can't live without money even though I would like to:
86. Sell my car.
87. Make a budget and use it.
88. Open an RESP for T.
89. Organize bill payments.
90. Open up an RRSP.
91. Pay off all unnecessary debt.
92. Develop a plan for saving money.
Because this stuff doesn't fit into my other categories:
93. Finish T's scrapbook up to one year (1/12).
94. Make potpies and freeze them.
95. Update blog once a week.
96. Find a killer pair of black dress pants.
97. Send out family pictures at Christmas (0/3).
98. Get Bella (my dog) fixed.
99. Register with Yak long distance and call people.
100. Get angel statue for Emily and bury her box under it.
101. Make a new 101 in 1001 list.
#12 - 3/1001 New Pictures Books
Trinity and I have our regular picture books that we enjoy together...usually Goodnight Moon, A Child's Goodnight Book, I Love You Forever, and a few other gooders but I would like her to experience all kinds of books. So #12 on my list is a way of making sure I always make an effort to read new books to her.
The three we read recently are:
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel - This book was hilarious. An alphabet book about a kitty whose owner forgot to bring home food. A very naughty kitty. This book was clever and funny.
Franklin Has a Sleepover by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark - Not really that great for a 7 month old. I guess she will appreciate these books more when she is older.
Sometimes I Feel Like a Mouse by Jeanne Modessitt - Trinity loved the pictures in this book. It has few words but lots of meaningful pictures. We both liked this one.
The three we read recently are:
Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel - This book was hilarious. An alphabet book about a kitty whose owner forgot to bring home food. A very naughty kitty. This book was clever and funny.
Franklin Has a Sleepover by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda Clark - Not really that great for a 7 month old. I guess she will appreciate these books more when she is older.
Sometimes I Feel Like a Mouse by Jeanne Modessitt - Trinity loved the pictures in this book. It has few words but lots of meaningful pictures. We both liked this one.
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