a couple things

i needed a break from making invitations 

so i took a nice warm and relazing oatmeal bath! 

while in the soothing waters - my mind was racing about all the things that still need to be done .. 

and i'm still working on invitations!

when i got out of the tub i thought it would be helpful to jot down a couple things on my mind while lying in bed that way i would sleep so much better! 

but as i started to write.. the list started to grow and grow and before i knew it - 

this exercise wasn't so helpful anymore.. just overwhelming!

this is the list

shipping cost of invites - UPS vs. USPS

centerpiece arrangements = how to make them

how many flowers per arrangement?

my vs. maid of honor bouquet / different or the same?

maid of honer responsibilities vs. mine or mother's - starting now and on day of

flower girl's dress

bridal shower

bloging = soooo behind

engagement shoot coming up - hair, make-up, attire for eric and me

scrapbook wedding and engagement photos/supplies

mozart going to vet/groomer  - (completely unrelated to wedding.. he just hates both! and i was the lucky one who got to take him!)

teeth whitening 

dr. visit

mini chalk boards

sifting sand for decor purposes

cut table clothes from ordered fabric

bridal party table different?

pick up candles from order - that came in

plan songs with eric for DJ = for ceremony and reception (thank you for the requests for those of you who have suggested songs on our wedding website!)

my make-up

new hair dresser stylist = since mine is out of town for st patty's day (#@*&$#)

wax?

manicure and pedicure for engagement shoot & wedding day = pink or white french manicure?

toe ring 

something old & something blue

groom's gift

reception shoes

decide on jewlery

flower for my hair

flowers for flower girl's hair

hand writing all the address for the invites... arg - i dislike my hand writing!

re-hang shell curtain

hang green burlap curtain

paper lanterns vs. tissue pom poms

re-bag suckers

making chocolate shamrock pops

sharpen pencils?

pens to write note to bride and groom or brown/green sharpie?

working out 

work out arms... no flabby arms on wedding day!!

practice first dance

waterproof mascara

take a purse

wedding night plans

wedding night outfit

honeymoon plans/packing

eric's wedding band

weekend at shiela's 

dress fitting on feb 15th 

muffin belly fat... really?

hair extensions? check out online and sally beauty

lots of beauty sleep and don't obsess about the details (kinda like what i'm doing here)

green foam for centerpieces

video camera & videographer

photo or video booth

chair set up at reception - swags & length of chairs in rows

bags for balls

making chair decor

wow - ok now that's quite a list! 

but i have tons of help from both mom's and a great support system from kim my maid of honor.. so i created a new list.. breaking down different "chores" and it became manageable and fun again really fast!

thanks to mom's every sunday help beka day - and the weekend's with shiela this is a no prob list! yay!!