So I found this check list
here and thought it would be fun to see how many I know. It's in honor of my 50th post just a few posts late :)
While not
totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do.
1. Build a Fire – Check (with
matches or some lighting things for sure)
2. Operate a Computer –Check
3. Use Google Effectively – Check (how do you think I found this)
4. Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver – Check (it's required to work in childcare)
5. Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle – I learned how to drive on a manual
6. Do Basic Cooking – Check
7. Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention – I think so
8. Win or Avoid a Fistfight – Run away, run away
9. Deliver Bad News – Check, sadly Kermit has left us
10. Change a Tire – Check but not as good as my hubby
11. Handle a Job Interview – Check
12. Manage Time – Check
13. Speed Read – Check
14. Remember Names – Okay I admit I am not good at this any more
15. Relocate Living Spaces – I am
awesome at this I have moved more times than I have had birthdays but I am getting rusty we have been here for almost three years
16. Travel Light – Okay my hubby would disagree but I can do this if I
have to
17. Handle the Police – I don't know I haven't had to
handle them
18. Give Driving Directions – Check
19. Perform Basic First Aid – Check
20. Swim – Check
21. Parallel Park – Check but I hate it
22. Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits – Check (I don't really drink)
23. Select Good Produce – Check on most produce
24. Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw – Check but not an axe
25. Make a Simple Budget – Simple
lol CHECK
26. Speak at Least Two Common Languages – If ASL is
considered common check
27. Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly – Check (just cause I know how doesn't mean I do them)
28. Give a Compliment – Check
29. Negotiate – Check
30. Listen Carefully to Others – Check
31. Recite Basic Geography – California on the west Florida and New York on the East Check
32. Paint a Room – Check
33. Make a Short, Informative Public Speech – Check
34. Smile for the Camera – People that absolutely refuse to smile for the camera suck!Check and this is so true
35. Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous – I think so
36. Take Useful Notes – Check
37. Be a Respectful House Guest – Check
38. Make a Good First Impression – Check
39. Navigate with a Map and Compass – Check
40. Sew a Button onto Clothing – Check
41. Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System – Yes I can but don't
42. Type – Check
43. Protect Personal Identity Information – Check
44. Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices – Check
45. Detect a Lie – Check
46. End a Date Politely Without Making Promises – No I think that I was really bad at this
47. Remove a Stain – Yeah usually
48. Keep a Clean House – When I lived alone my house was spotless with three kids I call it clean if it's
vacuumed and mopped
49. Hold a Baby – I don't know I have only had three
50. Jump Start a Car - I did it once with instruction but I am
terrified to blow it up or get shocked.
48 out of 50
How many can you do?
We also went to Thanks Giving Point for the first time. The kids loved seeing all the dinosaurs and we watched a 3D movie about the Wild Coast even Lucas seemed to enjoy it. 
Both were all smiles after they got a bath.
