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Mama Russell
"Hello! My name is Kelly and I am a happy wife and mother to two daughters (5 and 3), one son (19 months), and a little girl on the way. I am a homemaker and a daughter of God."
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My To-Do List
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* *Go through all cooking/baking recipes and organize.
* *Make a newborn/small infant cloth diaper stash. I have not decided on the amounts of fitteds, covers, or AIOs that I'll need. *added April 9, 2008*
* Pick out and buy Kindergarten level homeschool curriculum.
* Go through children's clothing. Sort, box up, and give away as needed.
* Finish new blog.
* Finish MOTH schedule.
* Take down all window mini-blinds and put up curtains.
* Replace a/c filter.
* Thoroughly clean all baseboards.
* Shampoo all carpets.
* Get sewing machine and serger serviced.
* Completely wean son.
* Join HSLDA.
* Purchase flowers to put into front flower bed.
* Go room-to-room and get rid of all junk and stuff we no longer need/use.
* Deep clean refrigerator.
* Order birth kit.
* Organize care for older children for labor and birth.
* Buy labor pool.
* Pick up extra midwife supplies for birth.
* Make birth plan.
* Potty train 3-year-old.
* Clean out and organize pantry.
* Get baby's clothes ready.
* Focus on each room in the house and purchase or find items to accentuate that room.
* Make a reading list for this year. Buy books. *In Progress*
* Prayerfully consider joining a homeschool support group. Join.
* Find a nanny or mother's helper.
* Write at least 5 people a "snail-mail" letter.
* Purchase camping trailer.
* Organize all school supplies.
* Organize craft and sewing supplies.
* Go through master Bathroom and throw out all junk.
* Hang up all family photos.
* Get one more family portrait done before Baby comes.
* Organize a menu for major meal freezing before baby comes.
* Have at least 20 entrees frozen.
* If possible, purchase stand-alone freezer for garage.
* Buy new video camera.
* Clean engagement ring and wedding ring.
* Get teeth cleaned.
* Make weekly menus.
* Pick blueberries, at least 20 pounds. Freeze.
* Throw out makeup and buy new stuff.
* Make up a guest "welcome basket."
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Tackle It Tuesday - Tackling LAST week's tackle!
Tackle It Tuesday Meme


Lest you think this blog has become only my Tackle It Tuesday challenges, I'll throw in a bit of an explanation: I am nesting. Badly. So instead of coming up with something interesting to write wise and witty words of wisdom, I'll be sharing all of the little household things that this Mama is conquering! I was not able to blog much last week as I had a bit of a cold and also as I was a little worn out. Hubby Russell wisely asked me to slow down a bit and so I did not get any of last week's tackles done. Most of what I've been doing has been working on my other blog, a bit of sewing, catching up with friends on Facebook, email, etc. All things that involve sitting. So on to tackle these things from my to-do list plus an extra or two that was not there last week.

  • Work on new blog.
  • Join support group. (I really am so excited about this! I have found a wonderful local one).
  • Organize craft and sewing supplies.
  • Make a reading list for this year.
  • Go through recipes and organize.
This weekend I will enjoy purchasing a few dress patterns for my girls as well as some pretty fabric and notions to make them a few church dresses. They are growing like weeds and with their daddy's height thrown into factor, I imagine I will be involved in sewing dresses quite a bit throughout their years at home.

For more Tackle it Tuesdays, visit 5 minutes for mom!

In His grace,

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22 Comments:

Blogger Karen said...

Your hubby sounds very wise.

Please ignore the popup on my blog it only shows up the first time you visit. Sorry.

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Blogger Kelly said...

Yes, he is very wise! He knows me better than I know myself! Thanks for stopping by, Karen.

Blogger Melanie said...

Listen to your hubby and slow down. What you don't finish today will still be there tomorrow.

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Anonymous Daily Mish Mash said...

Don't you just love nesting? I almost want to get pregnant again just so that I can do more nesting.

I really need to work on organizing my recipes too. Good luck with your list!

Blogger Niki said...

Is the support group a mommy group? I joined our local MOMS Club and it was a great decision! For both me and my son.

:)

I need to organize my sewing stuff too. Thanks for the reminder! I hope you are able to get everything done. I like the list in the sidebar.

Blogger THopgood said...

Glad you're feeling better!

I hope you get some rest while doing those other tackles. Sewing dresses will be an enjoyable tackle! Happy TT!
Dawn

Blogger Darla said...

Any ideas you have for organizing your sewing craft supplies, I'm all eyes.

Blogger The Apron Queen said...

You are wise to take care of yourself. You can only care for your family & others once you are well yourself. Sorry, that's the RN coming out in me.

Great tackle. Been working in the sunflower garden myself. Come see!

For your daily dose of vintage goodness & a bit of silliness, stop by Confessions of an Apron Queen, the home of Vintage Thingies Thursdays.

Blogger a wandering heart said...

Hope you've had productive tackling!

I'm still waiting for the nesting to kick in.

Anonymous Nicki said...

Those are some fun-sounding tackles! Good work!

Blogger RainbowRivers said...

Oh my daughter has been soooooo on me to sew her a dress! I really need to get moving! I hope you post pictures of them when you are done!

Blogger Morning Rose said...

Sometimes those little tasks are the best ones to tackle.

Blogger Kelli said...

Yay for nesting! I hope you are feeling all better soon! I need to organize the craft supplies in my closet, I'm looking for a cheap dresser to store things in.
~Kelli

Blogger Minkydo said...

Hope you were able to accomplish your goals and take it easy :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Blogger Elizabeth said...

Have you ever made pillowcase dresses? I have never learned the talents of being a seamstress, but they seem like they would be fairly easy to make, and they are so cute on! I would love to learn how to make matching ones for my girls (even my almost 15 yr old said she would like one as a shirt to match the little girls if the fabric was "cool". I really have to get a pattern or something! :)

Do try and take it easy, it's hard to do anyhow with little ones, believe me I know!!!

Anonymous Lynne said...

Have fun shopping for fabric! One of my addictions! (wonder if they have a support group for that?!) :-D

Blogger We are THAT Family said...

Nesting-that is work, ya know!

Blogger We are THAT Family said...

Nesting-that is work, ya know!

OpenID the160acrewoods said...

hope you post your dresses you make!!

Blogger NHizName said...

Hi Kelly! Just stopping by for a visit! Haven't checked your blog in awhile! So glad you are taking it easy!
BTW! Tell us about your new blog at WMWH if you want to...I'd love to see it!
Janice

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