36 Things

Here it is, Betsy & Denise, my list of 36 things I would like to do before I turn 37 (Oh, God...37?). First thing on my list should be to figure out how to reverse the aging process.

36 Things

1. Make a list of 36 things to do before I turn 37. (Off to a good start; cheating?)
2. Host a lobster bake.
3. Go camping with my boys and group of friends.
4. Have one weekend where the kids go off to the Grandparents and Rob and I do nothing.
5. Organize the Guest Bedroom closet.
6. Find a hair stylist I love.
7. Go to the Jazz & Blues Festival in Red Bank with my guys, Wil, Betsy & Big Ry.
8. Take Ryan (just Ryan & I) to the Museum of Natural History in NYC. (It’s been my favorite since I was a kid).
9. Get the tile laid in the kitchen.
10. Install new counter tops in the kitchen.
11. Lose those last 15 lbs.
12. Join a gym and actually go.
13. Have a weekend spa trip, just me and my Mom.
14. Fill in Tristan’s baby book.
15. Own the antique dry sink my Dad refinished. Think it will be mine within the year.
16. Go to a wine festival (again) with Mom & Ralph.
17. Replace the kitchen chairs and cut down kitchen table.
18. Finish reading all the books next to my bedside.
19. Learn to make a great homemade Margarita.
20. Sort through old filing and shred unneeded papers.
21. Take Ryan to a movie, again, just us.
22. Take a long nap on the beach, alone.
23. Take the boys into NYC to have lunch with Rob and meet some of his coworkers.
24. Fly a kite.
25. Plant shrubs in front of our bay window.
26. Write a poem or two.
27. Get out to at least 4 movies without kids.
28. Go to a huge flea market in the morning with lots of cash in my pocket.
29. Make at least one new recipe a month.
30. Buy a new mattress.
31. Dine at Babbo in NYC.
32. Build a really great sandcastle.
33. Take a tour of the Pentagon.
34. Go to an air show.
35. Go to ABC in Downtown NYC with Betsy.
36. Learn to meditate (can you learn such a thing?)

Wish me luck!!! I don't think this is too ambitious and if other things creep in there that would just be bonus material.