52 Lists Week #48; December To Do List

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This week's list assignment was to write up our December To Do list.

Lucky for me I start preparing for Christmas nice and early.  Since I don't leave that much to the end I don't have a whole lot of things I have to do for the holidays.  I have most of my presents bought already.  All of those are already wrapped too!  My cards are in the mail, the tree is up, the house is decorated, and we're ready for the holidays.



But, like any month, there is still plenty to do.

This month I need and or want to:
  • Write letters to Santa with the boys.
  • "Paint" Christmas cookies and do other holiday baking with the boys.
  • Double check my Christmas gift list and make sure I haven't forgotten anyone.
  • Plan Alec's birthday party or outing; check in with him to see what he wants to do this year.
  • Plan our Christmas brunch menu
  • Watch lots of holiday movies!
  • Read a few Christmas books 
  • Drink hot cocoa
  • See some more Christmas lights
  • Decorate the gingerbread house with the boys
  • Listen to Christmas music
I had help with the decorating this year!

What on your to do list this month?


week #20; My Summer Goals
week #23; My Pet Peeves
week #25; My Favorite Meals
week #30; My Favorite Games
week #31; Sports I Watch or Play 
week #35; How I'd Spend 1 Million Dollars 
week #37; My Favorite Places to Shop
week #38; Our family Traditions
week #39; The Things I Wish For 
week #40; My Daily Routine
week #41;  (Make up for any missed list)
week #42; List the Things You Do when You are Sick 
week #43; Conversational Favorites
week #44; November to do list 
week #45; My Gratitude List
week #46; My Thanksgiving Menu
week #47; Favorite Holiday Movies 


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