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The Big White Farmhouse

intentional living, little by little

May 6, 2019

No.242: Intentions for the Beginning of May

I love this time of year – everything is so green.  
P.S. Quick update with Lucy: we’ve been slowly pushing back her middle-of-the-night potty breaks and she’s totally fine with it, no accidents!  This is life changing!

INTENTIONS FOR THE BEGINNING OF MAY

  • read one book on my Kindle (I download a lot free from Amazon and then never read them!)
  • finish a half-read book on my nightstand
  • complete the last of week of T25 Beta 
  • teach Lucy to voluntarily go in her crate
  • buy a mailing envelope and send in standardized testing
  • start collecting items for a “Welcome Summer” basket for the kids
  • weed and mulch the front flower beds
  • buy a few plants for the front flower pots
  • stain the front porch
  • find Sophie new sandals (the ones I bought her a few months ago are already too small!)
  • make granola
  • try making french toast mugs using the ends of bread loaves
  • begin a new sourdough starter
  • make a big pitcher of iced peach tea

          PREVIOUS INTENTIONS

          If you’re reading on your phone or in a reader, be sure to click over to see what I checked off the list!

          • complete T25 Alpha Week 5 and Beta Week 1
          • puppy proof the first floor
          • figure out a new routine with the dog
          • schedule an appointment with the vet (we’ve got a healthy girl!)
          • order standardized testing (so glad that’s behind us)
          • figure out plans for the last few weeks of school
          • look for a white button-down shirt for J’s First Communion in May
          • buy a butterfly habitat kit
          • begin a new sourdough starter
          • bake a new recipe that is refined sugar free
          • give the little ones haircuts (waaaay overdue! they look so handsome)

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          Comments

          1. Laura M says

            May 7, 2019 at 10:11 pm

            I'm glad to hear Lucy is healthy and that she's doing great with potty training

            • Ashley says

              May 7, 2019 at 10:31 pm

              Yes! She really turned a corner this week and we are all grateful, hah!

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