On my mind - in bullet points

• Everything feels like it's in overdrive.  Life seems to be flying by and everyday at the end of the day I lay down in bed and think of all the things I didn't get accomplished and it's stressin' me out.
• We only have 68 days till baby Oliver joins the Kustra Clan and we have a ton to do before his arrival like get a new crib, decorate his room, wash all baby clothes, buy double stroller and just about 1876 other things as well.  No biggie.
• Mike and I are planning on getting our front landscaping cleaned up this weekend since the weather is supposed to be absolutely heavenly (mid 70's and sunny) We need to weed the front beds, trim all the bushes, edge, lay down fresh mulch and lay down grass seed for some bare spots.  I really hope we get this done.
• I feel like every day I am doing the same thing (work, Mike + Vincent, home, family stuff, laundry) I havent had (correction havent made) time to do anything creative.  Photography, coloring, drawing, writing, reading, etc.  And that's going to change.  I ordered some supplies for an art project I was inspired to do and I am excited to carve out some time for that.
• Speaking of reading, I am slowly reading a really inspiring book and I need to make sure I keep up with it.  
• I am also feeling extremely slugglish lately and I know it has to do with this pregnancy but I am going to make a more conscience effort to be more active the rest of this pregnancy.  
• I am excited to finish decorating Vincent's big boy room - it's still pretty bare bones in there but I am hopeful that by the 1st weekend of June it will be complete.  I want to give that little boy the world.  He makes everything just plain awesome.
•  Mike and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary and I just love that guy.
• I wish I busted out my camera more.  Sigh.
• We are going grocery shopping this weekend and plan on getting some fresh produce.  Craving cucumbers and celery with peanut butter.  YUM.
• I also REALLY hope our neighborhood pool has an open swim this weekend so we can enjoy.  The lakes are still too cold.

I hope you all have a wonderful Memorial Weekend.  We are planning on getting some projects done around the house and celebrating my mother in law's birthday with BBQ.

Have a good one :)

May Goals

May is going to be a busy month.  We have two weddings, a couple birthdays, mothers day, our anniversary and general life stuff like life with a toddler and preparing for baby #2 in 84 days.  Oye.  I am excited for this month but there is SO MUCH THAT NEEDS TO GET DONE.  The thought of it is enough to make me really itchy.

Let's review April's goals and progress:


April's goals:
- Get a new rug for the living room 4/8/2014
- Get air ducts cleaned 4/22/2014
- Clean out car inside outside completely including trunk 4/12/2014
- Get a manicure/pedicure 4/30/2014
- Get haircut and colored 4/22/2014
- Bust out my big camera and take more pictures.  More memories.
- Interview and hire a weekend babysitter
- Go on two dates with Mike (even if it's just dinner) (1 of 2 on 4/11 - Bonefish Grill)
- Catch up on all laundry
- Get eyebrows threaded 4/21/2014
- Start homeschool program with Vincent (finally)
- Get to the zoo
- Get to Greenfield Village 4/19/2014
- Go on a special Vincent + Mommy Date
- Go see a movie by myself. (Not by myself but saw Heaven is For Real with a good friend)

I thought April was a huge success.  I got some major projects on my TO DO list crossed off like getting a new rug, getting air ducts cleaned and cleaning out my car completely.  It felt good to get these things done and over with since they are things that I have been wanting to get done since Fall of last year.


So what's in store for May?


- Celebrate our 4 year anniversary by grabbing dinner (maybe a movie) 5/22/2014
-Start breaking down office for Vincent's big boy room 5/18/2014
- Get to the zoo 5/25/2014
- Go on a special Vincent + Mommy Date
- Start home-school program with Vincent (finally)
- Bust out my big camera and take more pictures.  More memories.
- Clean up entire front yard (mowed, weed whacked, weeds pulled, new mulch, etc)
- Start on backyard 5/11/2014
- Have a bonfire
- Pay it forward