What I did on my summer vacation-in reverse

Yay!!!!! I made it to summer vacation! After a trying year at school to finally be to this day seems like a major accomplishment. And thinking about the proverbial back to school essay teachers some times ask their students to write when school starts in August "What I did on my summer vacation" I'm on the front side of that and thinking about what I'd like to be able to "write" when August rolls around when I head back to school.

So here is my list with lots of room for adjustments and additions:
1. Spend time with my kids! Celebrate all three of their birthdays. Eat favorite meals together. Talk. Just be with them, not matter what we are doing and where we do it.
2. READ! I have several books I want to read this summer and starting now would be a good time. I tried the reading challenge to read 40 pages a day and read a novel in a week. It works but other things such as sleep, laundry, dishes don't get done! Adjustments can be made to make this goal accomplished.
3. Some home improvements. This can be as small as cleaning out cupboards and drawers or as big as painting the basement stairwell or taking out carpet and uncovering more hardwood floors!
4. Spend time with friends. I don't care if its a quick lunch here in town or going to Des Moines to Zombie Burger. Just taking the time and opportunity to spend time and do it now, not at the last minute in late July.
5. Be physically active. I'd like to workout at least 30 minutes per day. It helps me physically and mentally.
6. Get caught up on things-there is a list here and all can be accomplished!
7. Be happy, relax and renew. This is a must!
8. What ever else that sounds like fun and comes my way can be added at any given time!

So there it is! I have no great travel plans. I love to travel but I am also content to be home most days. May the summer of 2014 be a good one with many blessings, some things checked off my "lists" and a peaceful, quiet one.

Positive thought of the day: I can make my own hours as I want to finish up my school year! Peace and quiet on my terms for a change.