End Of Summer Wrap Up...

Yes, I realize it's still Summer...and yes, we are still enjoying it when and where we can. But, our days of lazy unscheduled nothingness have been replaced with EARLY scheduled routined bizzyness. I fear that all of our fun will now have to be planned and penciled in spontaneity. What have we become?
I went in to the Summer with great intentions. And realistically....we got quite a bit accomplished considering how little time we had together, how little money we had to spend, and how little...ambition...we had to do much of anything. It was just one of those Summers. Too hot...too broke...too tired...too far...etc etc.
But we pushed through and found that once I convinced them to trust me....they had a pretty good time. Mom usually knows best. One of these days they will learn that on their own, huh?
ANYWHO.....we've been hard at work figuring out a new 'Back To School Routine' that works for everyone (you know...with one bathroom and limited floor space?!), planning all those weeknight sports outings and school projects, and penciling in a whole heaping ton of fun activities to keep us together..keep us busy...and keep us moving....until the snow and hibernation happens! I got a little tired of calling it a 'Bucket List' (as that sounds so depressing...)....SO...in true Messy fashion, I've renamed our list to better suit our family. Drum Roll Please......
I present to you.....the.....

Shit We Wanna Do List: Early Fall Edition (better, right?)

• Go on an unplanned adventure.
• Have photo shoots. Take photo outings.
• Complete another photo challenge. Blog about it.
• Add to growing portfolio.
• Go to the zoo. 
• Go to drive-in movie.
• Go on a picnic.
• Go to flea market. (Farmers Pike will do!)
• Go to Connor Prairie.
• Jubilee Days. Work in Kids Craft Booth! DONE!!
• Make fall wreath.
• Make homemade laundry soap and fabric softener.
• Go to auctions. 
• Create Family Binder.
• Go to Kings Island for HalloScream.
• Finish Family Cookbook. Work on digital version.
• Stampin' Up Party!
• Have a Spa Day with Small.
• Finish back deck decorating.
• Go camping. Sleep in tent. Cook over fire. Survive the night.
• Go on Zombie Walk.
• Finish Smalls bedroom redo.
• Begin Hope Chest Project.
• Write!
• Take art classes with Small at the Arts Place.
• Road trip to Jungle Jim's in Ohio.
• Take the train to Chicago for the weekend.
• Visit Metamora, Indiana during the holidays.
• Visit Nashville, Indiana. Stay a weekend in Brown County. Shop. Eat. Leaf peep.
• Go on Fall Leaf Hike at Arboretum.
• Prepare holiday card and homemade gift lists.
• Update address book.
• Globe Project.
• Begin planning Holiday Party.
• Do something unexpected for Hubby.
• Get caught up on Goodreads Reading Challenge. (I am wicked behind!!)
• Have Family Unplugged Day: Board games, Fondue, Sleeping bags in Living Room, Scary movie.
• Begin Homesteading: Canning, Preserving, and Stocking.
• Work on building up dream pantry.
• Practice a random act of kindness.
• Chili Tailgate Party.
• Halloween Costume Party. (Smalls Request)
• Go to Apple Orchard. Pick apples.
• Make homemade Apple Butter and Apple Sauce.
• Set up recycling station at home.
• Go fishing at Summit Lake.
• Make homemade dish rags and kitchen towels.
• Make quote stones.
• Make fleece scarves for football games & cross country meets! Go Tigers!
• Finish crocheted scarf before first snowfall.
• Build a headboard -or a whole bed- for master bedroom.

Shew!! That's a lot of stuffs!!! Honestly, I know that most of it falls into the "Shit for mom to do" realm. But, I think I'm OK with that. Pretty sure it's my job anyway. You know, just like everything else.
So there you have it.....a little peek into my world the next few months. Oh, don't worry...there will still be plenty of sass, lots of smarts, and probably a little bitch as well. THAT never changes. Keep your eyes peeled for updates and new posts....but don't be all on here like daily...cause I got other shit to do! And that's creepy.

See ya on the flip flop side!

XOX