Today is my 35th birthday, so I made a list of 35 things I'm going to accomplish this year.
- Hug and kiss my kids every day.
- Hug and kiss my husband every day.
- Strike up a conversation with strangers when I'm out in public.
- Go to the beach on vacation.
- Work less and live more.
- Read the entire Bible.
- Read 10 additional books.
- Lose 50 pounds. (Baby steps)
- Pay off half my credit card debt.
- Do a science experiment with the kids every week.
- Do an art project with the kids every week.
- Make a school/craft room in the basement.
- Pray more.
- Paint the shutters on my house.
- Take my kids to the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
- Take my kids to a big zoo, either in Philly or DC.
- Have at least one bona fide date with my husband every month.
- Dig in less and yield more.
- Write to my friend in prison at least twice a month.
- Get a new tattoo.
- Do something nice for myself every single day, even if it's just taking 20 minutes to have quiet time and massage some essential oils onto my skin.
- Spend at least 15 minutes a day cleaning my house.
- Be the yes Mom I want to be.
- Put up a real pool for my kids.
- Walk a 5K.
- Take the kids to see the Philly landmarks.
- Make a memory book for each of the girls that includes photos of my mom.
- Create a mismatched vintage tea set for our afternoon teas.
- Take a class in something. (Maybe the Brene Brown class at Oprah.com or an art class?)
- Learn to use my new camera really well.
- Write my will.
- Give away $10 every month to a stranger.
- Sell 5,000 ebooks
- Reach 2,500 subscribers through my blog/newsletter
- Kick my caffeine habit.
Lynne says
What a wonderful list! I love the date night idea and that you are going to do something for YOU EVERY day! Great list! 🙂