Today I:Closed cabinet doors.Made bed.Cleaned kitchen.Emptied dishwasher.Swept kitchen.Did a 5 minute pickup.Washed 2 loads of laundry.Checked bathrooms for clutter. (Tried to pretend that I didn't need to do this, but I definitely DID need to do it.)Put away clothes in master bedroom.Last night I:Put out clothes for the boys.Made lunches.Cleaned … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2010
The Real Reason I Have to Sweep Everyday
Last fall, just a month or so into my new way of life, I had a conversation with an admitted "neat freak" friend. Housekeeping was the subject, and I mentioned vaguely (as has become my habit with people who know I struggle but haven't been allowed into the inner circle of people who know about the blog), that "I'm doing better." When she asked … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday
As the family watches the Superbowl, I'm planning next week's menu. I really tried to act interested for the first part while I ate my cheese dip. But then I realized that my mind was far away and I hadn't paid any attention whatsoever to the game. Monday - Chicken Fried Rice (Since I haven't made any rice ahead of time, I'll just use a little … [Read more...]
My First Thought When I Hear the Sounds of Sickness . . .
It felt like 3 a.m. but was really 11:41 p.m.Isn't it freaky when that happens?So maybe it wasn't my VERY first thought, but it was definitely in the top ten. When I heard the sounds of a sick child, it didn't take long for me to think, "Whew, now I don't have to clean house for the Super Bowl party."Yes, I have issues. I mean, the house has been … [Read more...]
People are Earning Swagbucks out There
Last month, I posted an explanation of Swagbucks. A few of you signed up, and although I can't see info on anyone who's my referral, I can see that one person who signed up since then has earned 29 swagbucks already! Others have earned in the teens. I'm just saying . . . … [Read more...]
The Big Mama-Guilt of a Slob
I think I'm pretty safe in making the following statement: The worst part about being a parent/slob is the guilt about not teaching your children the skills they need to not turn into a slob. I've been doing better. Our home is much more comfortable. I think the kids are getting used to the absence of piles everywhere. They are now capable of … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist
Was gone most of today, and Friday afternoons always feel lazy to me since the kids are relaxed and don't have homework. So if they don't have homework, then . . . . .But I did make an effort to do a few things to keep from sliding into chaos. I finished emptying the dishwasher and put dirty breakfast dishes in it. I did a 5 minute pickup.I put … [Read more...]
My Cheese Dip’s Secret Ingredient
I was just checking some blogs (rather than doing what I need to be doing) and I saw that Lifeasmom.com is hosting a Super Bowl Party recipe swap. I'm excited since we're actually hosting a party this year. (Having your house somewhat consistently clean makes you volunteer for crazy things much more easily.) So, I thought I'd quickly share my … [Read more...]
Can We Survive With Only ONE Skillet????
This morning I took a deep breath and asked: "So honey, how's it working to only have one skillet?" A few weeks ago I cleared out the cabinets in the kitchen. I got rid of quite a few pots and pans, mostly the ones whose non-stick coating was starting to look, well, dangerous. We used to have at least 4 skillets. This doesn't count the two … [Read more...]