I’ve worked more in the master today. I’m trying to plow through even though it seems like it will never end. I try to make it my philosophy to focus on thing by thing instead of the big picture when the big picture starts to overwhelm me. I have no idea if this is the right thing to do, since I am the antithesis of an organizational/cleaning expert, but if I don’t do it this way, I’ll give up.
My 3 yo has complimented me on how great it looks. Poor child. I’ve been working and working and my dresser hasn’t even been touched yet. It’s piled at least 2 feet high in most places.
I think the most horrifying thing about the room is the dust. I know it’s there, but I am able to ignore it because of all the clutter. It’s an endless cycle. What is the point of dusting when there’s so much clutter that you really can’t? And the clutter means that “cleaning” the room is a humongous project. I’m trying to dust as I go. The dust is like a stopwatch to see how long it’s been since I cleaned certain areas. The thicker it is, the longer that pile of stuff has been laying there. What is really frustrating is that a beautiful silver frame with a velvety back may never recover from the neglect. I am going to have to go over it with some heavy tape, but it will probably never be the same.
OK, I’m rambling, trying to avoid going back in there. I’m going . . . now.
Now.
I can sympathise with you on all your problems. I'm just like you. I suffer from depression and axiety, which is like an endless cycle of being bummed out because you don't feel like doing things, and being upset and anxious because there is so much to do. I know what you mean about not getting daily chores done when life throws you a curve, like an illness or some holiday comes along. I feel at least hopeful when everyone has clean clothes, there are clean dishes to use, and we don't stick to the floors. I do the best I can with what I have to work with. Seems like you do, too. Don't give up. You are not alone.
If you even encounter a frame that needs de-furring again, give it and the tape to the little one. She can at least make a start on it. And they do love to help.
Nony, my master bedroom looks just like this. The dust is awful and the stuff is awful and I don’t know what to do with half of it which is why it is there. What are we going to do when you have your act totally cleaned up and are not a kindred spirit anymore? I dread getting to ‘current’ on your blog. And I suspect I have to work for 3 months on ‘daily checklists’ before I can start on my bedroom. Sigh.
I know this post is really old but had to comment – I have a few frames like that and I find that using the vacuum with the brush attachment works great at making that dust disappear…
LOL when I cleaned my master the other day my 5 year old daughter said “Mom it looks so clean, like it’s not our house” Ouch!