Christmas is over! Time to jump into the bleak season of winter here in the Midwest. This list was a bit of a struggle to create due to the weather constraints, but I think I’ve come up with some goodies.

Progress: 7/25

1. Read 45 books ✓

2. Eat at 5 new-to-me restaurants (in progress 2/5)

3. Go sledding

4. Attend a hockey game

5. Attend two theater performances (in progress 1/2) - We went to see Thumbelina at the Rose Theater. Very fun little show. I don’t think we’ll get to another performance before the end of this bucket list, but we do have at least three more scheduled for Spring and Summer.

6. Bake some bread ✓

7. Make winter crafts ✓

8. Create a table centerpiece ✓

9. Get our fireplace working

10. Movie Month January ✓

11. Weekly Game Day/Night with Arthur (in progress)

12. Make Valentine’s ✓

13. Try 3 new hot chocolate recipes/mixes

14. Visit two new-to-the-boys museums (in progress 1/2) - Not quite a museum, but we did visit the botanical garden at Lauritzen so I’m counting it!

15. Have an indoor picnic.

16. Swim at the gym 5 times (in progress 1/5) - After Q’s stomach bug this January, I didn’t think we would ever get to the pool. We have been 1 time so far. Hoping to squeeze in a few more trips.

17. Host a tea party!

18. Make a snow globe

19. Make a seasonal door hanger/wreath

20. Complete a jigsaw puzzle ✓

21. Find a great coffee shop for me!

22. Spend an afternoon at a local bookstore

23. Buy some new cozy pajamas

24. Explore an area of Omaha

25. Travel to Indiana for Nick and Alex’s 16th Birthday! - Finally scheduled everything! We will be there for their actual birthday!

Next up on the TBR pile: