May was a super busy month. I tried to stay focused on the most important things and tick a few things off the list but I didn't get as much done as I hoped. With that said, there things on my list that I really knew I would not get done but just wanted to keep them in mind for the summer. I've been writing goals long enough (years HA!) that I know what is really doable but I also know that things will fall off the list and be forgotten if they are kept in the forefront!
One of the May goals I did accomplish was writing out my summer plan. This included my goals for the next three months, as well a updating my calendar with all of the things going on each week/month. I'm excited to see how much gets accomplished. No, I don't plan to post this list at this time. Instead I'll still break it down by month and share that (aren't you thrilled?). Maybe at the end of August I'll include the overall list and share what all got done (Hopefully all of it!!)
So, with that said, here is June's list!
1. The Basement - continue with the deep clean. I have this broken down in increments to hopefully help to get it done more quickly.
2. Return pop cans. I have quite a few in the garage so plan to return them throughout the month.
3. Planning - I have a few things to do some planning for: A) 2-3 Family Days - Possibily one in June, one in August, and one in October. I have basic plans, just need to finalize them B) Reserve and plan a camping trip in September C) Plan out the fall (September-December) such as family days, celebrations, and any other events.
4. Something new! We all know that Amazon is super easy to use to order pretty much everything. Yes, I'm guilty of making quick decisions and grabbing things. So, I have decided to incorporate an "End of the month" List. Basically as I come across things I "think" I need/want, I add them to the list. Then, at the end of the month I can check it and pick up anything that is really necessarily. This is also a way to help control the budget :-)
5. Continue work on the list of monthly family projects. We got a few things done last month and hope to accomplish more this month.
6. Something New! This is a whole summer goal but also monthly. I watched some videos recently about a lady who is decluttering one spot in her home every day until everything is cleaned/organized. Now, her videos are kind of . .. dumb HA! Only because sometimes it is literally one single item that she tosses away and counts that. I get it - to each their own! What it did do, was inspire me to use the summer to do the same thing. So, in June I will declutter 1 thing a day - a shelf, a bin, a box, a cupboard, a drawer. Just one. I'll try to remember to take some photos :-)
7. Blinds (for real this month!) - I want to take down and shorten and then clean every single blind (There are only 6 wooden sets). It's possible Josh's is broken so if it is, it will either need to be replaced or just hang up curtains - up to him. Also, Nate's are different so they need to be checked, cleaned, and maybe add curtains if he wants them.
8. Use the summer to do some Bible Studies. I have my things ready to start on June 1st (so I should already by started by the time this posts). I share them as I complete them.
9. Clean out my truck! I deep clean it once a year and usually do it while the guys are at Worship Camp.
10. Scrapbook - My summer goals are big. I am working hard at scheduling 1 1/2 days a week for scrapbooking. One day for actually scrapbooking and a 1/2 days to focus on putting memorabilia in books that are done and organizing for years that aren't done so I can easily slip stuff in as I do photos. My first photo goal is - finish 2011 completely as it is the oldest year not done. Then, 2026 100% current
11. Incorporate the Weekly Blessing Hour - this is an old Flylady concept. Set aside one hour a week to do simple cleaning - vacuuming, quick dusting, pick up hot spots. I try to do this on Friday afternoons so that the weekend is more relaxing.
12. Deep cleaning - June is the Bathroom!!! I will incorporate the 92 Declutter Days in with the deep cleaning as well.
13. Wash the windows - Josh and I will work together to get the windows all clean, the screens washed, and if needed, screens repaired (this may happen later depending on cost) Josh is the one of us who doesn't hate the ladder so he gets to do the outsides HA!
14. Spend some time practicing piano.
15. Going back to number 2 and those pop cans in the garage - I also plan to get the garage cleaned out. I want to empty everything, clean it all out, and the go through everything to only keep what is still needed. I usually clean the garage once a summer so it is time!
