diff --git a/maven-embedder/notes.txt b/maven-embedder/notes.txt
index b330688bf6..f03462ddc2 100644
--- a/maven-embedder/notes.txt
+++ b/maven-embedder/notes.txt
@@ -59,3 +59,5 @@ are extremely important in the corporate environment.
 plugin registry and settings should be stored in the tool specific locations
 
 -- local repository will be shared and default to ~/.m2/repository
+
+-- add a method that gives the standard lifecycle phases.