My To-Do List

I learned quickly while working in the corporate world that in order for me get things done I need to make a To-Do List. Somehow the act of checking off a task once it has been completed helps my self-esteem, because I at least know that I'm accomplishing something.  Also, the things I don't get accomplished on a given day seem less overwhelming when they're organized on a list.  This is something I have now implemented in the home which is helping me tremendously.  I learned it from my husband who is now an avid to-do list writer.  

It's Monday morning and I feel nearly paralyzed by all I need to accomplish.  I thought that if I published my To-Do list on my blog it would help me to hold myself accountable for accomplishing these tasks.  I don't plan to get everything done today, but I at least hope to knock off a few of the items! (My list is in no particular order)

• Go to bank (which is 40 minutes away) and deposit checks 
• Plan menu for this week
• Grocery shop
• Do Leo's laundry
• Organize Leo's clothes in bins (0-3 months), (3-6 months),  and put them in the basement.  Fold and organize 6-9 month clothes, and hang them in his closet.
• Do 1 load of cloth diaper laundry
• Do 1 load of my own laundry
• Pick up mail at the post office
• Write 10 thank-you notes (Christmas) and mail them
• Respond to emails (ongoing)
• Write a letter requesting our medical transcripts be released to our new doctor - 1 letter for Ben, 1 for Leo, and 1 for me.  I will also need to mail these ASAP.
• Pay bills 
• Fill Honda with gas
• Fill out and submit insurance claim form
• Re-send invitation that was returned to me for wrong address
• Mail back Netflix movies
• Make onion/chive dip for Wednesday's playgroup

Well, I'm off to the bank! I will post what I actually got done today later!