Spoiled....

   I have been spoiled this past year.  Jerome was on trip the least during the 2012/2013 school year than he has been in the past ten years.  He also did not have a single trip in June and was around for most of July.  I will say it again, SPOILED!!!  Looking back, it was nice. Exceptionally nice.

    Years ago I started making myself a to-do list of things I wanted to accomplish while I was "on my own."  This list would usually include exploring some place new, completing some sort of crafty task,  reading a book.... I have continued this tradition over the years, but now it has expanded to include my adventurous boys, and I usually only make this type of to do list when Jerome is gone for a week or more.  The list for this trip: 

1. Workout everyday

2. Wash, fold, and put away all laundry 

3. Clean out the refrigerator 

4. Spend time with friends. 

5. Take the boys on at least 2 bike rides

6. Take the boys on a surprise adventure. 

7. Read a new book

8. Go on a few local "hikes" 

9. Organize 2013 homeschool materials

10. Do some extra baking to replenish the freezer

I guess I will have to report back in a few weeks to mark my accomplishments or to confess that what I actually did was sink back into a whole and watch the entirety of all seven seasons of Gilmore Girls while eating cookies and ice cream..... Maybe I should just add that to the list now!