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September 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on August's goals and my progress.

  • Have a successful first week of school for Arthur! - Success! We’re still all adjusting, but things are going well.

  • Create a schedule for Quentin - I’m going to call it a success… We have some activities lined up and are figuring out our other days.

  • Restart our Romp n Roll membership - Success! Q adjusted well to going back to classes. We even added in a few Parent’s Morning Outs.

  • Read 15 books - Success! I ended up reading 22 books this month.

  • Finish Lucifer S4 - Success! Finally caught up.

September’s Goals:

  • Read 15 books - Knocking some more out this month.

  • Visit Vala’s - We bought season passes this year and I am going to take advantage.

  • Create a rotation of activities/places - I need to stay organized better.

  • Plan/prep for the birthday party - We’re thinking the second weekend in October for the actual party so I need to get moving.

  • Clean out the kitchen boxes - Seriously they need to go!

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 09.01.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

August 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on July's goals and my progress.

  • End of Summer Plans - Success!

  • Schedule a Kansas Trip - Fail… we just didn’t get around to it at all.

  • Stop adding books to my library holds! - Success! My holds list for the library is now down to 18 books. This is a great number as it was 34. Hoping to continue this trend.

August’s Goals:

  • Have a successful first week of school for Arthur! - He starts Kindergarten on August 12th!

  • Create a schedule for Quentin - With Arthur at school, we need to figure out a weekly schedule for Q and I.

  • Restart our Romp n Roll membership - As part of our new schedule, Q and I are going to restart our RnR classes.

  • Read 15 books - I’ve been reading somewhere between 15 and 20 books a month. Aiming for a slightly less number as this month will be busy.

  • Finish Lucifer S4 - I have eight episodes left in this season to catch up completely.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Friday 08.02.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

July 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on June's goals and my progress.

  • Finish summer plans - Fail. We’re still trying to figure out the end of summer and getting the twins back to Indiana.

  • Finish Road trip plans - Success! It was so much fun!

  • Have fun on the road trip!

  • Pick at least one activity with the twins and littles each week - Success! So far we’ve been doing at least one big activity a week.

  • Have three date days/nights with J - Fail, but so close! We went out to a concert at the beginning of the month and had a nice dinner and drinks on Friday night. Two dates is better than nothing…

July’s Goals: Another month of taking it easy and enjoying the summer.

  • End of Summer Plans - The twins will be going back soon, but we don’t have a specific date yet. Need to figure all this out. Complicating matters is the fact that J will be in Romania half this month.

  • Schedule a Kansas Trip - We want to go to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson to see the Apollo 11 exhibit.

  • Stop adding books to my library holds! - Seriously, it’s gotten out of control and I need to read the books that I own.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 07.02.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

June 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on May's goals and my progress.

  • Read 4 books from UnRead Shelf - Fail. I only read two from my shelves.

  • Plan out our Memorial Day week/end travel plans - Success! We traveled over to Indiana stopping at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. We had fun in Fort Wayne including visiting the Fort Wayne Zoo. And then we drove back stopping at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

  • Print our week calendars and meal plans for summer - Success! I love being prepared.

  • Nebraska Passport plan - Success! We have a plan for our summer road trip hitting many of the passport plans.

  • Pull out my summer clothes - Success! I put away all my sweaters in the basement. I also made a list of summer clothes i want to buy/look for.

  • Update calendars - Success!

June’s Goals:

  • Finish summer plans - We have another short trip to plan (this time to Kansas), zoo and museum visits to work in, and a few other activities I want to add.

  • Finish Road trip plans - This is mostly done. I just want to print some maps for Arthur and check into getting tickets ahead of time for a few things. Plus I want to review our planned stops. And I want to make a little travel journal to take with us to add reflections, thoughts, impressions, and other tidbits we learn along the way.

  • Have fun on the road trip!

  • Pick at least one activity with the twins and littles each week (mini golf, zoo, etc) - I put the Safari Park on the calendar already, but there a few others I want to add.

  • Have three date days/nights with J - We already have tickets to a concert on the 8th. We also have a Living Social deal for a brewery tour. And we have our bar tickets to choose from. I’m hoping we can sneak out at least once after the littles go to sleep.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Saturday 06.01.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

May 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on April's goals and my progress.

  • Put together Easter baskets and home egg hunt for the boys - Success! I ended up hiding 70 eggs in our yard. Yep. I went overboard…

  • Make summer travel plans - Not quite, but I did get started.

  • Make Doctor appointments - Success!

  • Read 4 books from UnRead Shelf - Success!

  • Buy some outdoor activity toys - Um… not really.

  • Find a good playground - Fail.

  • Oil Change - Success!

May’s Goals:

  • Read 4 books from UnRead Shelf - As I succeeded last month, I’m going to try this one again.

  • Plan out our Memorial Day week/end travel plans - All the boys are getting out of school on the 24th. I planning a trip over to Indiana to visit and pick up the twins. On the way back, we’re thinking a mini road trip to Chicago and/or the Des Moines area.

  • Print our week calendars and meal plans for summer - I’ve found having a printed copy to write on helps everyone in the house get their week’s straight.

  • Nebraska Passport plan - I got our passport in the mail yesterday and I want to plan a few mini trips to hit some of the spots. We won’t get to all 70 locations, but I’m hoping for 20.

  • Pull our my summer clothes - I packed away my shorts when we moved. I should probably get those out and evaluate.

  • Update Calendars - With the summer filling up, I want to make sure to update my calendars (digital and planner) every week.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Wednesday 05.01.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

April 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on March's goals and my progress.

  • Go see Captain Marvel in the theaters for my birthday movie — Fail. Haven’t been able to find the time yet…

  • Take the littles to Legoland Chicago — Success!

  • Throw a small birthday party for the twins — Success!

  • Make Doctor appointment for Arthur and Quentin — Fail.

  • Read 20 books (four from my UnRead Shelf) — I succeeded on the first part of this goal, but failed on reading four from my UnRead Shelf. I only read two. Fail.

April's Goals:

  • Put together Easter baskets and home egg hunt for the boys - I’ve gotten some things started, but need a better plan.

  • Make summer travel plans - Looking ahead to the end of May.

  • Make Doctor appointments - Seriously!

  • Read 4 books from UnRead Shelf - Trying this again…

  • Buy some outdoor activity toys - We got rid of broken/old things when we moved. Now we don’t have much in the way of outdoor toys.

  • Find a good playground - Self-explantory

  • Oil Change - The van is just about due for an oil change. Need to keep that in mind so when the sensor gives me the alert, I’m not surprised.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 04.02.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

March 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on February's goals and my progress.

  • Secure hotel for April’s Stampin’ Up! convention — Success! Pam and I will be staying at a cute looking AirBnB pretty close to the convention center.

  • Nail down travel plans for March — Success!

  • Nail down travel plans for April — Still working on this one. Not sure when I will be leaving exactly.

  • Driver’s license — Fail.

  • Make dentist appointments — Success! Mine isn’t until May, but we already had Q and A’s appointments.

  • Find a babysitter for monthly date nights — Fail. I need to get on this…

  • Library ban for rest of February — Fail. I always get distracted by the shinies…

  • Get rid of two boxes in the kitchen — Fail. I just don’t know what to do with all this random, yet occasionally useful crap.

March's Goals:

  • Go see Captain Marvel in the theaters for my birthday movie — I haven’t been out on a date with J in years (seriously years, it’s been rough). We both want to see Captain Marvel and it comes out two days after my birthday. Going to try and get there!

  • Take the littles to Legoland Chicago — I have the tickets and a hotel booked, just need to actually get there. We’re stopping on the way to Indiana for Spring Break.

  • Throw a small birthday party for the twins — March 19th my big boys are turning 16!!! We’re working out the details, but they are wanting a small party at Crazy Pinz.

  • Make Doctor appointment for Arthur and Quentin — Need to get this scheduled if not actually happening in March.

  • Read 20 books (four from my UnRead Shelf) — Pushing my reading momentum into this month. 20 books should be doable, but I need to remember to grab some off my UnRead Shelf.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 03.03.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

February 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on January's goals and my progress.

  • Get a Nebraska Driver’s License — Fail. I seriously need to block out an entire day to accomplish this.

  • Find Eye Doctors, Dentist, and GPs — Another fail. I hate dealing with health insurance.

  • Start Kindergarten Registration — Success! We got the process started and some of the forms uploaded. Next step is to schedule a physical after Feb. 12th.

  • Discuss Spring Break Plans — Ongoing. The twins are deciding on their party plans. I need to nail down dates of travel, but it’s tentatively on the schedule.

  • Read 4000 pages and 15 books — Success! I blew this one out of the water! 29 books and almost 8000 pages read!

  • Check in with BFC about Exchanges — Success! We are currently in the middle of our Q1 exchange. Going well so far.

  • Schedule January RnR Classes and Activities — Success! I scheduled things and then a few winter storms disrupted the schedule.

  • Complete 1/2 of January’s Self-care List — Fail. My completion rate is more like 1/4 of the list, but that’s okay.

February's Goals:

  • Secure hotel for April’s Stampin’ Up! convention — Rooming with a friend, but don’t want to pay for the extra charge to be next door to the convention center.

  • Nail down travel plans for March — Self-explanatory

  • Nail down travel plans for April — For the convention

  • Driver’s license — Ugh, still

  • Make dentist appointments — Another task that keeps getting put off

  • Find a babysitter for monthly date nights — It would be nice to get out once in awhile.

  • Library ban for rest of February — No more checkouts. No more holds (none currently there anyway). I need to work through the giant stack I already have and my owned books.

  • Get rid of two boxes in the kitchen — I have two random kitchen boxes still sitting around. One is full of party supplies and the other full of random things. I could probably get rid of like half of the stuff, but some will still need homes.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 02.03.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

January 2019 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on December's goals and my progress.

  • Finish cleaning out the kitchen and living room -Eh. Not a complete success, but most of the randomness has been put away.

  • Read 15 books (including 5 Christmas themed) - Success!

  • January Blog Drafts - Success!

  • Enjoy the holidays! - Success!

January's Goals:

  • Get a Nebraska Driver’s License — Need to transfer over my license.

  • Find Eye Doctors, Dentist, and GPs — I’ve got some leads, but need to make appointments for everyone at each doctor.

  • Start Kindergarten Registration — Enrollment process starts on Jan. 14th for our district. I need to get everything moving!

  • Discuss Spring Break Plans — I’ll be going to Indiana to celebrate the twins’s 16th Birthday and have some family time, but need to nail down travel dates, decide on hotel if needed, etc.

  • Read 4000 pages and 15 Books —Hoping to start my reading year strong!

  • Check in with BFC About Exchanges — Another fun care exchange is coming!

  • Schedule January RnR Classes and Activities — I’ve got most of it scheduled, just need to fill in a few more things.

  • Complete 1/2 of January’s self-care list — I took a huge 365 self care idea list and broke it down into monthly lists. Some are little things and some are more complicated. I want to complete at least half of January’s list this month.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 01.15.19
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

December 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on November's goals and my progress.

  • Fix the master bedroom — Success! We got the furniture sorted out and clothes put away.

  • Layout my TBR for the end of the year / start brainstorming reading challenges — Success! I’ve got the books I still want to read this year laid out. And I started working on my 2019 RCs.

  • Join/register preschool, gym, and library — Success! Arthur started preschool at the beginning of the month and we joined both a gym and the library.

  • Buy some new jeans and key fall pieces — Success! I found two pairs of jeans I like and a few tops/sweaters for winter. Really would like some new boots still…

December's Goals: Just a small list as I really want to savor the holidays.

  • Finish clearing out the kitchen and living room - We have some weird odds and ends hanging out. I want to get them put away before going to Indiana for Christmas.

  • Read 15 books (including 5 Christmas themed) - Hoping to finish off strong. I have a good list of options for the Christmas reads and a set list for some of the regular reads.

  • January Blog Drafts - I like to have these prepped before the new year starts.

  • Enjoy the holidays! - Including lots of items off our bucket lists and slowing down to savor the time.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 12.02.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

November 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on October's goals and my progress.

  • Do something special for Arthur’s 5th birthday — The day of he was sick, but the day before we went to go see The Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Rose Theatre.

  • Unpack to a reasonable point — Success. I still want to fix our master bedroom, but most of the house is livable.

  • Join a book club — I didn’t actually join one, but I did start one of my own.

  • Find a class/group for Arthur — No classes joined, but we did find a preschool and he’s starting next week.

  • Find a few new-to-us places to hang out — Success.

  • Launch my crafty business in Nebraska — Fail. I created an event, no one showed up.

  • Go trick-or-treating! — Success!

November's Goals:

  • Fix the master bedroom — We need to move a dresser, attach the mirror, move the other dresser, and then fix my outlet.

  • Layout my TBR for the end of the year / start brainstorming reading challenges — Need to figure out those last minute reads to finish out 2018 and get started on my plan for 2019.

  • Join/register preschool, gym, and library — I have the paperwork for Arthur’s new preschool, but need to drop everything off. I need to email the gym membership guy about joining process. And I want to get my library card this month.

  • Buy some new jeans and key fall pieces — Um… living in California for almost 7 years means that I have little-to-none winter clothes. I just put in an Amazon order with new pants and sweaters. Hoping they fit!

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Friday 11.02.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

October 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on September's goals and my progress.

  • Read 10 Books -- Success! I ended up reading 13 books while getting ready to move. I’d say that’s a great showing.

  • Execute the boys's birthday party -- Success! We had so much fun!

  • Execute the retreat -- Success! It was a lovely few days away.

  • Finish packing and move!

October's Goals:

  • Do something special for Arthur’s 5th birthday — Maybe a pumpkin patch?

  • Unpack to a reasonable point — J will have unpacked the big furniture and most of the kitchen.

  • Join a book club — I am scheduled for a few ones. Hopefully I really enjoy one of these groups.

  • Find a class/group for Arthur — Maybe martial arts or gymnastics.

  • Find a few new-to-us places to hang out

  • Launch my crafty business in Nebraska

  • Go trick-or-treating!

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 10.02.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

September 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on August's goals and my progress.

  • Read 15 Books -- Fail. Although I did still have a great reading month. 
  • Wrap up the OBM Care Exchange -- Success! This one went much easier than some of the previous exchanges. 
  • Finishing sending out OBM cards -- Success! Love spreading the good cheer. 
  • Pack 10 more boxes -- Success! We are in a good position moving wise.
  • Plan and execute 10 more kid activities -- Success! We are knocking it out of the park.

September's Goals: A very short list this month as we are moving at the end. Our biggest goal of this month is moving to Nebraska. 

  • Read 10 Books -- Still trying to fit in reading.
  • Execute the boys's birthday party -- Actually this was a few days ago. And it was amazing!
  • Execute the retreat -- So incredibly excited for one last weekend retreat with some of my CA friends. It will be especially nice to get away for a weekend before the craziness of the move. 
  • Finish packing and move!

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 09.04.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

August 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on July's goals and my progress.

  • Sell books at HPB -- Success! We sold three full bags of books and only brought five home.
  • Read 15 books -- So close! I only read 14 books this month, but still decent showing.
  • Enjoy a week with the in-laws -- Success! We all really enjoyed the week. 
  • Gather the twins's school supplies -- Fail, but no big deal. We were going to buy the supplies, but nothing was stalked or on sale at Target yet. I'm planning on buying them this week.
  • Start the birthday party idea gathering -- Success! I have a Pinterest board and have started to buy key pieces. 
  • See at least one movie in the theater (without kiddos) -- Fail. 

August's Goals:

  • Read 15 books -- I have a stack of books waiting on my nightstand.
  • Wrap up the OBM Care Exchange -- The sending deadline is the 5th. I hope to wrap-up this exchange quickly.
  • Finish sending out OBM cards -- Half are sent out, need to buy more stamps to get the rest out.
  • Pack 10 more boxes -- We've had great progress over the last two weeks. Hoping to keep the motivation to finish packing more boxes. 
  • Plan and execute 10 more kid activities -- We have a small bucket list before we leave California. 

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Wednesday 08.01.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

July 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on June's goals and my progress.

  • Make our Summer Bucket List -- Success! And we're making progress. 
  • Work out our whole living situation -- Success I guess. Things are still sorta in limbo.
  • Fill three bags for Goodwill -- Fail. I really need to get on with some destashing. 
  • Sell books at Half Price Books -- Fail. Although to be fair, I'm waiting until I fill a second bag before we go. I should be ready to sell at the end of July.
  • Start the Library Summer Reading Program -- Success! We've been reading and recording.
  • Try 5 new recipes -- Fail. I think I tried one new recipe this past month...
  • Read 25 books -- Success! 
  • Implement our new chore chart -- Success!

July's Goals:

  • Sell books at HPB -- Carry over goal.
  • Read 15 books -- I don't have a huge stack of comics this month to read. So there will be less books but hopefully a comparable page count.
  • Enjoy a week with the in-laws -- They are visiting for a little over a week right after the Fourth of July. We have some fun activities planned!
  • Gather the twins's school supplies -- We need to get our lists together, backpacks selected, and supplies either bought or sent home.
  • Start the birthday party idea gathering -- We're going with a Mad Scientist theme this year and I need to start thinking about what we want to do.
  • See at least one movie in the theater (without kiddos) -- J and I haven't seen a movie in the theater for years. I would love to sneak away for a movie or two before the twins leave. 

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 07.01.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

June 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on May's goals and my progress.

  • Care Exchange Cards -- Success! I finished sending out all of the cards to the participants of this round.
  • Finalize summer plans (buy plane tickets) -- Success! Plane tickets were bought. Other plans have been made.
  • Figure out J's travel plans -- Success! He actually left over a week ago and will be back next week.
  • Institute a library ban for me -- Um... fail. I fully intended on not checking out any books except for the book club selection and any series I am currently reading. And then I went to Dublin and found so many good comics that I just had to scrap my ban and check them out. Oh well.
  • Clean out that darn downstairs closet -- Utter and total fail yet again.
  • Knock off 5 items from my Spring Bucket list -- Fail. We did a few things, but not enough.
  • Plan out a sample schedule for summer -- Success! We are going to have Movie Mondays and Game Night Thursdays. Plus I have a list of activities and some other smaller ideas. 
  • Get my hard dyed -- Success, but it's not dyed yet. Because of schedules, I had to push this goal out to mid-June. However, the appointment is scheduled! I can't wait.
  • Schedule our first pool day -- Success. 

June's Goals:

  • Make our Summer Bucket List (and get started!) -- I'm working on this, but need to finish.
  • Work out our whole living situation
  • Fill three bags for Goodwill -- Need to get rid of some of the clutter.
  • Sell books at Half Price Books -- I have one bag filled and hope to fill another by the end of the month. 
  • Start the Library Summer Reading Program -- Last year, I got two great books as prizes and Arthur got a book and a few tickets to local attractions. 
  • Try 5 new recipes -- Falling behind on my 52 new recipes in 2018. Need to try something new this month.
  • Read 25 books -- Seems crazy high, but I have a giant stack of comic trades to read. 
  • Implement our new chore chart -- I'm putting the finishing touches on our plan.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Friday 06.01.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

May 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on April's goals and my progress.

  • Clean out the downstairs closet -- Fail.
  • Read 15 books -- Success!
  • Meal plan for all of April -- Success! I even worked in a few new recipes.
  • Do a clothes clean-out for me and the boys -- Fail
  • Figure out our summer travel plans -- Fail
  • Knock off 5 items from my Spring Bucket list -- Fail. We only check off two tasks: host a cookout and visit Happy Hollow. We did make progress on visiting five parks and going to Chabot twice. Our beach day had to be rescheduled due to weather. I'm hoping May offers some good opportunities for activites.
  • Try 5 new recipes -- Sorta fail. I didn't get to 5 new recipes, but we did try 2 new ones...
    • Spinach and Blue Cheese Stuffed Chicken -- Needed more blue cheese
    • Caribbean Salmon Quinoa Bowls -- Pretty good...
  • Create a grocery and activity budget and stick to it -- Success!

May's Goals:

  • Care Exchange cards -- I had a plan to send out thank you cards to the exchange participants. I've worked through about 30% of the participants. Need to get the others sent out, but first stamps must be bought!
  • Finalize summer plans (buy plane tickets!) -- This is getting super close, need to lock our plans down.
  • Figure out J's travel plans -- He has to go overseas for work sometime soon. I need dates!
  • Institute a library ban for me -- Except for the book club selection and any series I'm currently reading, I am not going to check other books out from the library. Need to get back to my own shelves for awhile.
  • Clean out that darn downstairs closet! -- Seriously, I will tackle this one in May!
  • Knock off 5 items from my Spring Bucket list -- I need to be a bit more intentional this month. I'm thinking a few crafts, more parks, another visit to Chabot, a beach day, and maybe some food related ones.
  • Plan out a sample schedule for summer -- I like to space out our big activities and fill in with smaller and cheaper ones. Need to get on this!
  • Get my hair dyed! -- A friend has offered to dye my hair. We talked about what I wanted. Now we need to find a time and actually do it. This may have to get pushed to June due to schedules, but I at least want to get it on the calendar. 
  • Schedule our first pool day -- The company has to come and do the big chemical dump, but it should be ready early this month.

Next up on the TBR list:

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tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 05.01.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

April 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on March's goals and my progress.

  • Read 10 Books -- Success! I went way above my goal and read 15 books this month! Very excited about my progress this month.
  • Catch up on BOTM books -- Success! I'm completely caught up, just in time to receive my April selection.
  • Focus on and complete Week in the Life this month -- Success! Documented and completed.
  • Do something for my birthday -- Success, I guess. I had a few hours away from the kids and explored Pleasanton. 
  • Check in with. few friends -- Success! 
  • Keep up with Lunch planning -- Fail. Totally dropped the ball on this one.
  • Restart MommaStrong (exercise in general) -- Fail. 
  • Make Quentin's 18 month appointment -- Success! He had his appointment on the 30th. 

April's Goals:

  • Clean out the downstairs closet -- It's gotten a bit out of hand and is a catch-all right now.
  • Read 15 books -- Upping my goal from last month a bit. Hoping to keep my reading momentum up.
  • Meal Plan for all of April -- I've gotten a bit lazy with meal planning. Really hoping to rectify that.
  • Do a clothes clean-out for me and the boys -- Looks like it's about time to move Quentin and Arthur up to the next size. 
  • Figure out our summer travel plans -- Need to figure out when the twins will be coming this year. 
  • Knock off 5 items from my Spring Bucket list -- I keep forgetting that I made this. 
  • Try 5 new recipes -- Itching for something new in our rotation.
  • reate a grocery and activity budget and stick to it -- Last month got a bit out of hand. Need to get back into a stricter budget this month.

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Tuesday 04.03.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

March 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on February's goals and my progress:

  • Read 15 Books -- Success! I read way more than 15 books.
  • Gather documents for TK registration -- Fail? So much crap I need to pull but a ton of documents have be a from a specific time period. Seriously very confusing...
  • Make Dentist Appointments -- Fail. Never got around to this one.
  • Make Eye Appointments -- Success! Arthur and I both got exams. His eyesight is great for his age. Mine is not, but that's not a surprise. I ordered my new glasses and am just waiting for them to be ready (takes longer due to my ridiculously high prescription).
  • Buy flowers for the house twice -- Fail. We acquired some flowers right before Valentine's Day so I did have some flowers in the house.
  • Paint my nails twice -- Fail. Didn't even do it once.
  • Make three new recipes -- Success! I made a dinner, a new side dish, and a new cocktail this month.
  • Make donuts twice -- Fail. 
  • Blog drafts for Feb and March -- Success!
  • Have fun at the retreat!!!! -- Major success! It was such a great weekend!

March's Goals:

  • Read 10 Books -- I'm lowering my expectations for next month.
  • Catch up on BOTM books -- I'm running a book behind right now but want to catch up.
  • Focus on and complete Week in the Life this month -- This may be a crafty goal, but it will take a bit of life planning also.
  • Do something for my birthday -- It's coming super soon... what should I do?
  • Check in with a few friends -- There are a few friends I definitely want to check in with this month.
  • Keep up with Lunch planning -- I was doing well and then I fell out of the habit.
  • Restart MommaStrong (exercise in general) -- I need to do this.
  • Make Quentin's 18 month appointment -- Just a reminder

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Friday 03.02.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 

February 2018 Life Goals

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Let’s check in on January's goals and my progress.

  • Make a Dermatologist Appoitment -- Success. Turns out all my moles are benign. 
  • Make Eye Appointments -- Fail. I just never got around to this one.
  • Make Dentist Appointments -- Fail.
  • Make My Doctor Appointment -- Success. 
  • Check in about TK for 2018-2019 -- Success I guess. I check in and registration opens on March 1st.
  • Discuss Spring Break Plans -- Fail. Totally forgot about this one.
  • Finalize Retreat Numbers for February -- Success! I've even got a chunk of the nonperishable groceries bought!
  • Restart Meal Planning/Budgeting -- Success! After a couple of stock-up store visits, I'm back in track.
  • Check in with Reoccurring Boxes -- Success! I canceled a few boxes, checked in with a few, and continued with a few. 
  • Supervise the Q1 Care Exchange -- Success! We have a few packages outstanding, but the deadline isn't until Feb. 5th. So far, we're doing good.
  • Send Out All January Cards -- Success!
  • Update Birthday List -- Success! I went through and wrote out all the birthday. Easy peasy for sending cards. 
  • Read 3000 pages and 10 books -- Success! I actually surpassed my goals with 18 books read and over 5000 pages. I know that I won't be able to keep up this pace, but it was nice to start the reading year off right.
  • Schedule Winter (Jan-March) Activities -- Success! 

February's Goals:

  • Read 15 Books -- I did so well in January, I want to keep up the momentum.
  • Gather documents for TK registration -- Registration opens March 1st, so I need to get the documents together this month.
  • Make Dentist Appointments -- Carry over goal
  • Make Eye Appointments -- Carry over goal
  • Buy flowers for the house twice -- Trader Joe's and Sprouts have had such pretty flowers lately. I need to brighten up my kitchen this month.
  • Paint my nails twice -- I painted my nails over the holidays and forgot how much it makes me happy. Need to keep this going.
  • Make three new recipes -- Part of my yearly goals is to make 52 new recipes. I did a few in January, but need to pay attention and make sure I add some new ones this month. I do have a Kofta Patties recipe ready for next week.
  • Make donuts twice -- I got a donut cookbook for Christmas and have yet to use it. Granted I was gone for a few weeks, but I'm back and want fun donuts!
  • Blog drafts for Feb and March -- Trying to get back into the swing of things on the blog.
  • Have fun at the retreat!!!! -- I'm so looking forward to this! I haven't been away overnight from Quentin ever. Momma needs a few days to recharge!

Next up on the TBR list:

drop of corruption.jpg seoulmates.jpg jujutsu 20.jpg jujutsu21.jpg jujutsu22.jpg jujutsu23.jpg jujutsu24.jpg black butler.jpg jujutsu25.jpg jujutsu26.jpg jujutsu27.jpg mayor of maxwell.jpg antidote.jpg
tags: Monthly Life Goals
categories: Life
Sunday 02.04.18
Posted by Tobe Buffenbarger
 
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