3. Plant a rose bush

Fresh picked flowers are one of my favorite things. However, they are a luxury since they are so expensive. So, I put this one on my list so I would have fresh cut roses.

Then something sad happened. A sidewalk is being constructed in front of our house this summer or late fall. Which means I'm going to have a bunch of construction workers traipsing through my yard and garden. I'm not planting anything long term until they are done and my yard is put back together.  I'm quite sad about the sidewalk. Our street is not heavily trafficked with pedestrians, but as a "neighborhood improvement" project, it's happening. We tried to get petitions signed, but not enough people were interested. Perhaps it's because it's not their two mature and beautiful Crate Myrtle trees and vine with yellow flowers on the mailbox getting destroyed. 

Anyway, I've been wondering what should take the place of planting a rose bush - and had no inspiration. Enter Pinterest, mason jars, and my husband.

http://thecreatedhome.blogspot.com/2011/08/homeschool-classroom-makeover.html

                                             

http://www.oh-lovely-day.com/2011/05/diy-10-diy-mason-jar-wedding-ideas.html#axzz1OSLUbyc8

                                   
These pictures were my Pinterest inspiration. Mason jars, hung on a wall, spray painted. That way, I can put roses in them. No, the roses won't be fresh cut. But I'll get around to planting that bush next year, after all the construction is finished.

Here's my take on planting a rose bush:

This one is downstairs.

This one is in my bedroom. 

My sweet husband is almost soley responsible for making this list happen. And once again, this one is no exception. I picked out the hardware and jars. I spray painted. But, he hung. And thought of the idea to count this as my number 3. Thanks Matt for all your help and support!

98. Make Tealeaves

Done. I just added herbs in some hot water. When I first put this on my list, I thought it would require more than it does. It's really quite easy to make tea sans tea bags.

My original intent for this one was to be more of a pioneer. Be a homesteader. I've made jam. Made home made chicken stock. Cooked pumpkins. I wanted to learn how to make fresh tea because that's what I'm going to do the very first night I get my farm. Sit on my wrap around porch with a cup of home made hot tea. And now I can confidently pick my herbs and pinch off a rose petal knowing my cup of tea will be good. Now I just need the farm house.

48. Learn to Play Phantom

Well, I bought the music. Two years ago. Then I got pregnant and had a baby. And started homeschooling. So it sat in my piano bench for the past 2 years. It was calling my name in the beginning. Each time I passed my piano bench, I heard it ever-so-softy. Then life got really busy and the crying baby was the only sound I heard. That and the demanding toddler. And the sound of PBS so I could finally get the dishes from 3 days ago cleaned. Seriously...that's been my life for the last 2 years.

Since my youngest is now 10 months, I'm out of the fog. A little while ago, I heard the music calling me again. So, I picked it up and finally played it. Fifteen years ago, it would not have been a difficult piece. However, it's been so long since I've played something other than Heart and Soul, so it was tricky. But, I got through it. It's not perfect, but it's good enough to check it off.

And what I've learned is that I miss playing. I wish I had more spare time so I could pick it up again. Ah well. I'll add that to my list of things to do when the kids are older.

47. See a movie in the theaters every year, 2012

It will be this one. March 23. I may even go to the midnight showing. Can. Not. Wait.

So, I bought my ticket for the midnight showing. I am checking this off. And I still can. not. wait.