Sitting, sitting, sitting

I lost all ambition after making enough dough for seven pizzas and getting up from a nap that was much too short. I've sat at this computer staring at the screen wondering what it is I'm supposed to be doing. Too many things going on right now. So not typical of February. Usually this month is a slow one for me waiting for spring to arrive. I'll make a list. A list in no particular order that will help get the motivation rolling. I love lists and the feeling of checking things off.

• I have a stack of SPCA dues that need to be opened and put into Quickbooks and then taken to the credit union for deposit. I only have about 200 or so. [insert frowny face here] I usually enjoy this mindless task every year as part of my duties as the SPCA treasurer, but this year, like I said, way too much going on for me to enjoy it.
• Bills to be paid
• Kiersten's science fair project to complete. Really this is her baby. But what parent doesn't become involved somewhere down the road. And while I'm on the subject of Kiersten, I've also been busy attending the elementary's annual Book Battle where she placed 3rd for her grade (Erik took 2nd for his grade) and also the districtwide Reflections award assembly. She got a certificate for making it that far and then she was one of the finalist for her category (music). She gets to go on to state. At first she really wanted to do the art category, but I talked her into writing an original piece on the piano, knowing that a lot of kids wouldn't be competing.
  
  
• Flooring to pick out. We've decided on our wood floors; now just need to match the carpet and tile.
  
  

• Book St. George trip for next weekend. And no, it's not because of Valentine's Day. Our kids happened to be out of school Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. They are out more than I wish they were. Anyhow, Tyler thought it would be a good idea to hit the parade of homes down there and get some last minute ideas before we finalize these plans. I know I'll be looking for bay windows and how to dress them. I don't want blinds because of the view.
• 3 Jr. Jazz games on Saturday and a baptism. Thankfully all I have to do it show up.
• Would really like to sweep out the garage and get rid of all the dirt from the dirty snow.
• Purchase a new violin string for Kiersten's violin. One of those online jobs.
• Dejunk my closet as part of the moving process.
• Buy a baby gift for my friend Sara.
• Start the book club book Shattered Silence. I finally finished The Lost Symbol which took me longer than I anticipated. Again, where to find time to read. I mean leisurely read, not the paper, not the kids' homework, not the recipe book, not the internet.
• Now that I mention recipe book. I have a myriad of recipes waiting patiently for me to type, print, and tuck away carefully in my recipe book. I used to be an organized person. The last 6 months have proven otherwise. It is also 5:45 and I also have no idea what to do for dinner tonight despite going to the grocery store today and making pizza dough. I've learned a few secrets in the past couple of months about the makings of a good pizza from Papa Sharm. The dough has to sit in the refrigerator for several days as it SLOWLY increases in size. There will be no pizza tonight, but come Sunday we are having a feast. I did suggest to Erik that maybe we should make it a banana split night. You've got your fruit group and dairy group. Add a few nuts and there's some protein. I'm not going to even mention the fat group.

 Well, there's a list to get me started.