It’s my birthday in two days.
Which means it is a year and two days until my 30th birthday, and according to the Jeans Sales lady, I shall be old and responsible forever.
I thought that I should mark the occasion by creating some kind of 30 before 30 list, but so far, this is what I have come up with.
Yep. That’s it.
I’m blaming my apparent lack of direction on the lingering cold that seems to have expelled a good number of brain cells out of my nose, despite the scientific evidence to the contrary.
In fact I can’t seem to think of anything great I really want to accomplish in the next year and two days, and I find that quite depressing.
I can, however, think of a whole bunch of stuff I want to do in the next two days, so I thought I would write a list of that instead.
Alternatively titled ‘ 10 things Boatman could do for Jess’s birthday
1. Finish a cup of tea before it gets cold, and without having to be interrupted from the pleasure by screaming children.
2. Clean the floor
3. Clean the kitchen.
4. Clean out the store room. (Are you noticing a theme here?)
5. Get 29 new blog followers. (Why not?)
6. Locate my missing sex drive, apparently blown out of my nose along with my brain cells. (I realise this probably falls into the realm of TMI, but it’s my blog, so deal with it!)
7. Stop blowing my nose 100 times a day. I need all the brain cells/horniness that’s left.
8. Remove the clutter that is under the dining room table (I know right?) into the freshly tidied store room.
9. Buy more kiwi fruit since miss Ava has just devoured 6
10. Announce a new blog of the Mo’. Which is not something Boatman can do, so I’ll do it for him.
Today’s Blogger of the Mo’ comes to you from across the seas. She is an IBOT regular, a fantastic commenter, and also just a really nice, supportive person.
And if my brain cells hadn’t leaked out my nose, and I had the energy, I would attach a pair of Hello Kitty to the BOtM button, cause those are her favorite.
Have you guessed who it is yet?
Ai Sakura, from Sakura Haruka!
So make sure you check out Ai’s blog today and say Hi!
Am I over thinking it?
Do you just wish your husband would clean the store room for you too?
* prior to going to print, Boatman took it upon himself to tidy the store room
Jess,
I have the perfect birthday present for you. Hire a cleaner
Xx
Sara
I think Sara said it perfectly. Hire a Cleaner. lol… Other then cleaning what plans do you have for your Birthday?
Me ‘N my Monkeys! recently posted..Whats the weather like at your place?
You’re still a spring chicken! I’m with Sara – Boatman should hire a cleaner for you for a year….which I’m certain will help with point 6….
Debbie @ Aspiring Mum recently posted..We Are Awesome!
The last sentence made me laugh! And I concur with the other girls, hire a cleaner.
If I could afford one I would have one in a heart beat.
Amy recently posted..Thing One and Thing Two…
I also agree on the hire a cleaner front – or get boatman to do it for you which might also help with point 6 – which is clearly in his interest! 30 is not old by the way.
Jo @Countrylifeexperiment recently posted..Will I Stay Or Will I Go???
Not all surprised that cleaning that storeroom made headway on pt 6 as well! It even helped me along a little bit
Also, I think publishing a book in the next year might be a big enough accomplishment to keep your hands full for the next year & two days! Hope you enjoy your last 2 days before you are a whole year closer to being old & responsible xx
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Happy birthday (a little early) and yay on the storeroom front. go buy some kiwi and drink a cup of tea while interrupting children are occupied eating. You will be well on your way to nailing that list – then even if you can’t hire a cleaner regularly ask for one for a birthday present and have them come in for a one off clean up so you can get ahead ; )
Deb @ Home life simplified recently posted..The beauty in making mistakes
Hope you get your list nailed! My before 29 list would be covered in cobwebs by now. Ditto my before 30 list… 3 long years ago. Actually, I don’t recall making a list, but I could probably borrow a few from your before 29 list to use over the next 2 days myself…
Julie recently posted..Me time for mummy
I think everyone above is spot on; hire a cleaner! Glad to seeBoatman has made a start for you. My 30 before 30 looks early like you list – in fact we have the exact same thing on them. I’ve been contemplating mine of late, with only 3 week until I’m 29 I need to get my butt in gear!
Happy early birthday. I hope you get a hot cuppa and a clean house (without having to do it yourself)
Becky from BeckyandJames recently posted..School Phobia: “I Don’t Want to go to School!”
Well, your things to do before I turn 30 list had one more thing on it than mine! 30 just seemed to spring up on me! Oh well. Good luck in getting the before 29 list done and happy birthday for 2 days from now
MsMandie recently posted..Excuse Me. I Seem To Have Misplaced My Brain
Glad boatman helped out with the storeroom! It’s amazing how much that helps with number 6 huh?
Hope you have a good birthday and the things on your list get done!
Robyn (@slightly_deep) recently posted..Power in worship
Jess thanks so much!!
a real special surprise!! You’ve made me feel so special heh…
I think you’ve already done plenty with 4 beautiful kids by 29 already haha.. But do hope you can have a very special b’day celebration this Thu! Boatmn is so sweet to clean out the storeroom! I’m gonna tk a pic of mine and show ya.. It looks about the same as your before pic haha
Ai Sakura recently posted..9th Anniversary Celebrations @ Universal Studios Singapore {USS}
Ha, let us know if your list is completed.
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Oh to be that young again! Good luck with the list
Mrs Savage recently posted..My Baby’s a Genius
yep I hear you! I love this idea! I think I must do this too! Hope you have a wonderful wonderful day! xx
tahlia – the parenting files recently posted..when change comes rolling in
Women are so easy to gift for, all we want is a clean house, happy children and a nice meal we don’t have to cook or clean up after. Nothing hard about it!
Miss Pink recently posted..Gonna Take Her For A Ride On A Big Jet Plane
That would be a great birthday present
Erin @ Lohtown Life recently posted..Stress-less painting with kids
Such a great bucket list, I hope you will nail it!
Julie recently posted..cheap dental implants
what a great list – i hope you get the chance to cross more off the list and have a really great birthday day!
ps i have a great mental pic of brains leaking out your nose… ha ha ha
Lyndal recently posted..take a chance, take your shoes off, dance in the rain
I thought about creating a list as well, it is in my too hard basket
I could only think of one as well and it was the same as what you came up with. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses lovely
Rhianna recently posted..The Death of a Meme
Great job Boatman!
PS – I love Ai Sakura too
Alyce {Blossom Heart} recently posted..{Finished} Bright Baby Girl Quilt
Happy Birthday for 2 days from now! And the closet is looking better. MUCH better! I had a “Before 30″ list too but didn’t get it finished. Not going to make a before 40 one.
Aroha @ Colours of Sunset recently posted..Kids: Available at Just Jeans
Great list Jess
and Happy Birthday for the 8th?! I didn’t make a 30 before 30 list but maybe I should start working on a 40 before 40 list eek
Dear Baby G recently posted..SAHM and all it’s glory
Wow, you are a baby still! I was thinking about 40 things before I was 40, but that was about 38 too many things for me to commit to
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Happy birthday x
Chantel recently posted..Writing from 2017
Yes, oh to be 28 and 364 again …in my dreams – I am considerably older.
Love your list though and the Boatman’s list.
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