The school year is winding down and it's a hectic time but somehow I always think, "this year will be different." You would think after 12 years I'd have the end of the year figured out. Oh, no. I've been looking over the calendar and see all that needs to be done and accounted for.
Side note: I better enjoy this hectic time because I'm thinking in two years I'm going to be wishing for all this hectic too-much-to-do time. It just dawned on me that once the kids are gone the end of the school year won't mean as much. Tear drop.
Back to this year. There is a lot going on. Thankfully I'm a list maker.
Many people make lists. I make lists. Actually, I've been making lists for years! I know some people like to make lists because they enjoy the cross-off. You know, when they've finished that one task the line is drawn through the item. I'm sure there is much joy to see the tasks being accomplished. But that is not why I make lists.
My list making is out of pure need. I need organization and this is my one way of keeping track of all I need to do. I have a white board on the fridge and list out all activities for the week. If I have a busy day, a list is made. My list includes what needs to be done and then some. Sometimes I have a rough draft list for the really busy days. Then the final version includes all the tasks along with times I should be doing it. Yes, I put in the time I want to begin the next item. Here is what my list would look like:
1:00-1:40 Wal-Mart
- Shampoo, milk, socks, light bulbs
1:45 Bank - deposit check, get $25 cash
2:00 Post Office
- Mail bills, buy book of stamps
2:25 Home
- Calls: Doctor, Newspaper subscription, order gift
- Clean: Dust my room; dust Living Room; Sweep kitchen; Dishes
4:00 Start dinner
Yes, I'm a bit of a nut. But this is what works for me and I am so glad God made me this way to try to keep me a bit organized.
Are you a list maker? What does your list look like?
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