Normally after the girls go to bed, I spend a little time cleaning up whatever didn’t get cleaned up before bed. I fold the blankets on the couch, put away the baby dolls left on the floor, clean up the kitchen table and counters. Tonight, I sat down and started typing a list. I decided to make a list for myself of things to post about. Mitchell and I were talking earlier about being more active and sharing our lives with you more than just when we make a blog post.
I am a list maker. At any given time, I have 3 to 10 different lists typed, written or just bouncing around in my head. I make lists for groceries, things I need to do short term, things to do in the next week, appointments, Christmas presents bought, birthdays etc. There’re always multiple somethings.
As I was making this particular list, Mitchell asked me what I was working on. I told him I was coming up with ideas for fun Instagram posts. He kissed my head and said he loves that I am so organized. I replied saying that I do try to be even though it doesn't always work. He said it’s just one of the things he loves about me. Honestly, I had no idea he even noticed most of the time.
I know that lists help keep people organized. That’s kinda the point, right? But I have never thought about them that way for me. Yes, they help keep me organized. But also, I find writing, re writing, re organizing and color coding a list relaxing. It’s almost like an anxious tick. Sometimes that list overwhelms me because well let’s be honest, there are never enough hours in a day to get through a mom’s To Do list. But crossing things off that list and then rewriting it for the next day just feels good.
Anyone else feel this way? What lists do you currently have?
--Alysha
Lists can be super helpful! I have have a couple pads on the fridge for lists and also will make random ones in journals I keep throughout the house. It definitely helps keep me organized and sort out the often jumbled thoughts in my mom-brain.
I love a good list! I have a list of bigger “to-do’s“ on the fridge, a “he/she” list to help keep track of some of the bigger things my husband and I need to do. Most of the time my lists stay on my phone. I like to write out lists of things I need to remember to bring with me or lists of things I need to get done.
For me, a list helps clear the things out of my head. If I have something coming up, writing it out let’s me sleep. I often try to keep my daily to- do list attainable so that I feel more accomplished and less defeated by the list.