With the arrival of the official first day of fall, I feel like I should touch on the summer lists that have been important around here over the summer (which is really over now. Really? Already?).
My summer knitting list - ahem. What can I say? I knit not a single thing from the list all summer long! I'm not sure why, really. One item was started and then frogged, but I still like the pattern & plan to knit it one day. Another was cast on, but put aside for other, more important projects. Sorry, Ali - maybe next year I'll do better!
What was a big success, though, was our Summer Things To Do list. Although I estimate we actually did just over half of the items on it, this list served it's purpose of keeping us mindful and intentional during our schedule-free days. It was great to see the kids turn to the list when the "I'm bored"s were ready to strike, and we all found satisfaction in marking something "complete". We will definitely make this an annual practice in our home!
How about you? Did your summer go as planned?
Nope - but it was nice nonetheless! I love how you used your lists for good and didn't get ruled by them, it used to be that if something was on a list I'd feel guilty until it was done - now not so much :)
Posted by: Sarah | September 22, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Summer was full here with lots of beach time. We are definitely looking forward to fall though.
Posted by: Andrea | September 23, 2009 at 05:30 AM
If I put it on a list, it automatically doesn't get done. I have no idea why.
That picture is beautiful! From your camping trip?
Posted by: Carrie K | September 23, 2009 at 01:50 PM
awesome picture!
summer here was frantic with jobs and deadlines. so, so happy to have school back in swing and less running to and fro for a bit
Posted by: colleen | September 23, 2009 at 04:32 PM
definitely not, but i love that photo!
Posted by: marti | September 23, 2009 at 11:27 PM
Not at all, but it certainly was wonderful! Praise God, He plans my days despite me!
Posted by: Laura | September 27, 2009 at 11:12 AM