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I have 3 million lists going on. Some are of importance and some, not so much. Adam would say that it's my lists that cause the office to look like a tornado hit it. I would disagree. Each list has a purpose, whether it's for groceries, or jobs that need to be done. Some are short and some are longer than my arm. I find myself getting all excited when I can check one off, and move onto the next one. I am accomplishing something, no matter how big or small. Lets face it, in this day and age time is flying by without a look in our direction. I find that no matter how fast or hard I work my list never seems to end. It occurred to me that I am making a valuable mistake on my list writing journey. It never dawned on me that I needed to be more detailed with what I would like done. A simple clean the bathroom will not do, there are too many variables to that. Yesterday as the kids finished up their lists, I quietly walked behind and examined their work. Much to my surprise they did what was on their lists, but as I looked closer I noticed that not everything that should be done, was done. I should know better, I really should. According to my oldest I didn't put "clean the toilet" on his list. What am I supposed to say to that, he's right. I made the mistake of not being clear. To me I know that "clean the bathroom" means the toilet too. He had me and he knew it. So to his surprise, I told him I get a do over. I took his list and made another one, this one included the toilet.