20 Things for 20 Weeks

It's hard to imagine that I'm halfway on my waiting to meeting the newest baby.  And that means it's about time to make a plan for the next few months.  The items are only grouped by subject matter not by priority (except, maybe, for #1).

1. Remodel the bathroom.  This sounds pretty lofty, but with some recent water problems, it is a top priority that means calling up a handy contractor.
2. Buy a new mattress.  All things have limited lifespans, and my back can attest to the fact that ours is past its prime.
3. Paint the kitchen cabinets.  Huh?  It sounds really crazy and maybe I will change my mind, but the dings and scratches (not to mention missing pulls) accumulated over the last 9 years are starting to bother me.
4. Add a backsplash.  This wasn't really on the list, but a dropped comment from a friend and a brilliant idea from a blog collided as a sign that this would be a relatively quick and easy update.
5. Paint the hallway bookshelf.  Must decide on a color - not my strongpoint.
6. Paint the master bedroom.  Since it is connected to the bathroom that needs to be remodeled.  And I'm tired of red.
7. Paint the halls. 
8. Paint the dining room.
9. Paint the big boys' room.
10. Paint the little boys' room.
11. Find a spot for the baby.  Unlike many friends and bloggers, we have no extra room, walk-in closet, or alcove.  Creativity is a must.  (That and earplugs).
12. Start planting the garden.  We're all looking forward to early peas, lettuce and spinach.  Then onto the really good stuff like tomatoes and peppers.  Spring, come quickly.
13. Plant hand-me-down blueberries and the leftover blackberry bush from last summer.
14. Paint or stain the seesaw.  An awesome birthay gift to Jonathan from the inlaws.
15. Make a baby quilt.  I'm waffling with several patterns.  I must decide soon and get to work.
16. Wrap up another baby quilt (long overdue!!!).
17. Bind a third quilt for an upcoming baby.
18. Organize The Closet.  My pride restricts me from publishing pictures of the state of The Closet at the moment.  Suffice it to say, it is beyond embarrassing and is testimony that one does become like one's mother.  In my defense, the shelves are fixed and not really convenient for what I need (that, and I need too much!).  There is a solution, however, and I will find it.
19. Make school plans for 2013-14.  It never ends, but everything runs so much more smoothly with a plan.
20. Have fun with the kids.  There has always been a sense of mourning while expecting a new baby - mourning for the old routine that will be lost, the time spent with just 1 (or 2/3/4/5).  Fun outings, activities, and one-on-one time helps. 

I was reminded of The Gameplan I made when expecting Josie.  My concerns seem to have shifted  heavily to the Home Improvement Category, but like before, I'm sure some will be completed and the rest will fall to the wayside to be forgotten or simply pushed aside to a more convenient time.  We really do have all that we need and can just anxiously await this little one.