The Beauty of The "To Do List"

So I found myself making a to do list this week because it didn't take long for me to become totally overwhelmed by the tasks that lay ahead of me this week. We are planning Noah's 1st birthday party for this Saturday, so there's the grocery shopping for party items, the making of the food, the birthday outfit, the gifts, the cake, the "smash" cake, and then all the other things I've enjoyed cramming into my already chaotic life like sewing contests. There's also normal household chores that never seem to end to add to the list. Oh yeah, and those other things that sneak up on you like hair appointments and friend's birthday parties. I must admit, I LOVE to do lists. There's something about checking off the things I've done that is exhilarating to me. It's like my own personal little audience is clapping and cheering me on as I accomplish goal after goal. And I'll let you in on a little oddity: I find myself writing things on my to do list that I've already done...just to get the high of marking it off :) Here is my list that is attached to the front of my fridge:


I'm happy to report that I have kept up with things so far. Granted, it looks like most of the work is going to take place over Friday and Saturday, but it's mostly food prep. That's ok....one year birthdays only come around once and my little man is worth it-especially when I can stay sane through it all with my little to do list!