productive.

My love affair with to-do lists, particularly post-it notes is well documented. And it seems that love is genetic. It’s practically hard-wired into my daughter’s DNA.

But this child of mine takes productivity planning to a whole new level. Check out the wall of my six year old’s bedroom…

Think that’s a bit over the top? Wait till you see it up close…

Honestly, I think this had been going on for weeks before I even noticed. The collection grew over time, when I wasn’t looking. And by “when I wasn’t looking” I mean at 6:30 every morning when Sarah jumps out of bed, makes her bed, and then gets to work on her to do list for the day.

By the way, have you heard that making your bed actually makes you more productive in your day? I think our lovably neurotic Pi’bears is onto something.

I love that most of her lists start with the words “BIG THINGS”. I think I might be guilty of titling some of my lists that way.

I also love that she made herself a note to sew the hole in her pants back together. She tried to tell me that it was up to me to remember that small little task, but I begged to differ. I guess she got the point!

But the to do lists that include supply lists as well are the ones that really make my organizational heart sing.

Now, does anyone need a kaleidescope, a house of junk or a pair of binoculars? All made out of cardboard of course.

Because aside from productivity, cardboard is Sarah’s chief love language.

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rachelzanaAugust 23, 2012 - 7:42 pm

I LOVE this! Love it! I have lots of cardboard and tape lovers at my house too.

jodieAugust 23, 2012 - 7:47 pm

This is all kinds of awesome!

CarrieAugust 23, 2012 - 9:20 pm

Oh what an awesome capture! Surely something she’ll love to look back on. Inventive spelling at its best!

Jill HuttonAugust 23, 2012 - 11:51 pm

That makes the teacher inside me smile!! I would love to have someone as motivated and creative as Sarah in my class!

LynneAugust 24, 2012 - 4:58 am

This is amazing. What a wonderful memory you are capturing! She will definitely go places!

Jessica WAugust 24, 2012 - 7:04 am

Precious!

kristinAugust 24, 2012 - 8:35 am

BEN-OCK-YE-LERS! ;) Such a cute “mini me” you’ve got.

GramaAugust 24, 2012 - 10:13 am

A computer like mom’s, with an appropriately used apostrophe!

AmyAugust 24, 2012 - 1:46 pm

OMG! I love this! And I love that Pi’bears! So awesome. . . that girl is destined for success!

NoraAugust 24, 2012 - 4:03 pm

That is pretty much the cutest thing I have ever seen!

Elizabeth CisnerosAugust 24, 2012 - 10:13 pm

I think this is my favorite blog post I have ever seen, anywhere. I especially love the exclamation points after items on her lists (car wash!).

Tape is Rebecca’s love language. She needs at least 3 rolls of scotch tape and a roll of masking tape at all times.

j.j.August 27, 2012 - 7:25 pm

hilarious because alla makes her bed immediately after jumping out of it, too!

KelliAugust 28, 2012 - 7:34 am

She makes my lists look ridiculously boring.
-clean junk off counter
-buy fruit
-fold laundry

kelliAugust 28, 2012 - 7:35 am

If she wants to see some sweet cardboard creations, she should check Caine’s Arcade on youtube, there’s a website too. But finding isn’t on my list today.

Kelly RyanAugust 28, 2012 - 9:31 am

I love this! She reminds me of my own list maker – my oldest. Great post!

Lacey RAugust 28, 2012 - 8:37 pm

This is the best thing I’ve read all week!!! That girl is so smart and such a character! And maybe also an over-achiever. ;- )

SusanAugust 29, 2012 - 9:12 pm

That is the cutest thing ever! How organized she is, and so many Big Things to do!

Jill @BabyRabiesOctober 29, 2012 - 12:19 pm

I could not love this any more! Adorable!

HaleyOctober 29, 2012 - 12:24 pm

Oh. My. Gosh. This is absolutely precious! What a nice, organized life she’ll lead!

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