I started 2026 with a small list of home goals. Just three.

I really enjoy setting home goals every year. I like planning my projects, being organized with my time, working towards something, achieving what I set out to do. Even with a smaller number of goals, being clear about what I want to do helps me feel focused.

We’re already halfway through the year, so it’s time to check in on how I’m doing so far.

Ellie’s playroom

Ellie’s playroom was the first project of the year. And it’s done! There was a bit of construction and a lot of decoration and organization. This was a pretty fun project, and I’m so pleased with how it turned out. This room is the perfect representation of Ellie.

Catch up on the playroom:

Playroom makeover plans

Playroom progress

Loft reading nook in the playroom

Colourful, cozy, creative playroom

Garden(s)

The vegetable garden has been my major focus this year. After years of neglect, it was very overgrown, and it’s taken a lot of work to get it to a useable, plantable state. I’ve successfully cleared–and planted–half the garden. Ellie and I have been diligent about visiting and weeding it pretty regularly, trying to give it the attention it needs.

We have tomatoes, spinach, lettuce, onions, carrots, zucchini, beets, watermelon, raspberries, grapes and lots of flowers growing. We’ve eaten asparagus, garlic scapes, lettuce and raspberries so far. I’m really proud of what we’ve accomplished and am optimistic we might be entering a new era for gardening at the farm.

Catch up on the garden:

The year of the garden begins

Progress and planting in the vegetable garden

Prepare for the worst

I feel like I’m finally making progress on preparing for the worst, after having it on my to-do list for many years. I’ve updated my will and put all of my important documents together in a “death binder.” I have more to do, but I’m feeling much more comfortable with where I’m at.

I feel the same about my 2026 home goals list overall. Comfortable with where I’m at. With having a smaller number of goals, I’ve been able to be very focused and I’ve made good progress on all of my projects.

I’m feeling pretty proud of what I’ve accomplished and that gives me some excitement to see what else I can do with the remainder of the year.

How are you feeling about 2026? What’s your biggest accomplishment so far this year? What are you most proud of for the first half of 2026?