Bucket List

Since the movie Bucket List, there have been many discussions, references and even crazy attempts at things people have put on their list. Lately I have been thinking about my own bucket list. But I wasn't sure what I would put on it.

I like to go after the things I want. I have learned over the years to pray first and act second. That has kept me from getting into a bunch of trouble. Well, most of the time it has. When I act first and pray second things can get all out of control.

Tonight I saw a Tweet about a bucket list. That got me thinking again about my list. What do I put on it? What are things I would like to do before I die? If that isn't one thing making you face your mortality I don't know what is. But I won't keep you in suspense any longer. Here is what I think I would like to accomplish before I...........you know.



1. Laugh. I don't laugh nearly enough. I tend to be all business and no play. I want to laugh everyday. I want to have a great big belly laugh and tears running down my face.

2. Embrace each step my children make. Whether I agree with it or not I want to embrace their decision and realize that I have planted seeds in them. It's up to them to let them grow.

3. Have a wedding that I planned. Our wedding was a nice event but I didn't have much say so in it. Our budget was nothing and my dress ended up way to big. I want to be on the beach renewing our vows.

4. Of course, I want to finish losing the weight I have gained from having babies. I am well on my way but I would love to make my goal weight on of these days.

5. Live to be 100. Think of all the things our grandparents have seen. I want to be able to share the things I have seen and learned with my great-great grandchildren.

6. Finally realize no matter how hard I try at times I am not in control of this ship. God is leading the way and I can choose to follow Him or I can choose to stomp my feet like a 2 year old.

That's it. Really. I don't have crazy things on my list. It's mostly day to day things. But today is a day that I will not get back and tomorrow is not guaranteed. Instead of wishing for tomorrow I am going to enjoy the day.