Below was our to-do list as we prepped for departure, at least most of it. Never did get to redoing our cushions or installing toilet paper holders, but at least the toilet seats don't slide off anymore! It really came down to splitting the "to-do" list into the "have to do" and the "would like to do" list as we got closer to departure.
John's to-do list
fix generator
redesign aft cabin
figure out comms/electronics (download weather, SSB etc)
get spare parts
get additional spinnaker, check rigging
charts
replace berth (bed) cushions with mattresses
Tessa's to-do list
install toilet paper holders and fix toilet seats (I am so done trying to chase a roll of TP rolling around the floor while the toilet seats slides off sideways...)
get cat ready - rabies shot/microchip/certificate (she joins us in the Azores)
kids homeschool stuff
find renter for house
figure out storage unit/pod
arrange mail forwarding service
figure out expat tax thing
kids last doctor apts & shots
cruise guides/phrase books/travel guides
cockpit cushions/redo interior cushions...or not
kids clothing
pressure cooker
first aid/medical kit
food
make courtesy flags