Heat Wave



I am sure everyone knows that the eastern part of the US is having a heatwave.  It is very hot outside, too hot to do much of anything except swim.  I am grateful we have a pool and we have central air conditioning.  

So as I experience this heat wave I have a list in my head of what I would like to accomplish before fall arrives.  Here it goes:

-Get the Christmas making list started (this is knitting for others)
-Crank out one or two more sweaters to wear when the weather is chilly
-Clean out the pantry and "stuff"  (my pantry is a catch all of various things!)
-Go through all kid's clothes and donate (this requires the kids participation)

Do you have anything you want to accomplish before the summer is over?

Comments

  1. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 22, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I can't believe summer is flying by at the speed it is..no, I haven't made a dent in my summer to do list! I do need to get busy since school will be starting soon, but all I want to do is read or knit! xx

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  2. EmilyJuly 22, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I've thought about a Christmas knit list, I just haven't actually written anything down yet!

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  3. angJuly 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I have a whole heap I want to accomplish-the Christmas list being one of them. I want to declutter my top cupboard over the fridge, go through the kids' clothes (without their contribution). Summer is flying by so quickly. I too am grateful for the central air in my house and the beach!
    xo,
    Ang (peach coglo)

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  4. no spring chickenJuly 22, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    A wonderful list of do inside things while the days are so hot!

    I NEED to get the girls organized for fair. We don't do 4H, just open class. I'll think about more once this is finished!!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  5. house full of jaysJuly 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    You just throw that out so non-chalantly - "crank out one or two more sweaters". Well, I'm impressed.

    I think you know what is top on my summer bucket list! ;)

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  6. AnonymousJuly 22, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I think tomatoes and peppers are the only good use for heatwaves ;-). We're in a holding pattern at the moment as we wait on news of a possible move (new job for DH). But, if it looks like we'll be staying put, I will definitely come up with a list!

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  7. amanda {the habit of being}July 22, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    ha! soooo much! need to get a bed for the nacho so i can move him out of my bed before the baby comes. need to buy a new rocking chair. all the kids have requested hand knit sweaters. things to knit for baby. order the new homeschool materials. hmmm...does it ever end???

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  8. cpcableJuly 31, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Hot days are a good time for listmaking. I think your goals are totally do-able!

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