I haven't seen my dustpan in at least a month. The last time I remember seeing it was when I asked my 3yo daughter to go dump it in the trashcan. I'm thinking she must have fully obeyed. Now, let me acknowlege right here and now that I know exactly what is going through the mind of any "normal" person who has happened upon this post. You're … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist – On a Wednesday???
I don't think anyone pays this much attention, but if you did, you'd have noticed that I generally don't do much on my daily checklist on Wednesdays. It's the day I go to Bible Study and do grocery shopping and typically get home just in time to unload the van and pick up the boys. I generally feel justified to do a task or two and throw my hands … [Read more...]
Only 10 Minutes?
How many times in this "coming clean" process has this happened? I put off dealing with a disaster area for . . . let's just say . . . . a very long time, only to have it take 10 minutes to actually clean it up once I decide to do it. Yesterday, I wrote about the idea I've been contemplating to get rid of this dresser that is in our … [Read more...]
Daily Checklist and 2nd Week of Weekly Tasks
Today I:Closed cabinet doors.Made bed.Emptied dishwasher.Made to-do list. Cleaned up kitchen.Did 5 minute pickup.Started a load of laundry.Checked bathrooms for clutter.Last night I:Wiped down bathrooms.Put out clothes for the boys.Made lunches.Loaded and started dishwasher. As for weekly tasks, I got on track today after a 4-day weekend. Last … [Read more...]
Decisions, Decisions
First of all, I think my camera really is dying. But even out of focus, you get the picture. I'm really starting to resent this surface. This is the surface right inside the door we come in all the time. I've found pretty good solutions for the shoes and coats everywhere, but this dresser just attracts clutter. Things get dumped here on the way … [Read more...]
How Contentment and Housekeeping are Related
I've had this post going through my head for a day and a half. Ideas for a post about being discontent with my home were racing through my head as I spent the entire afternoon cleaning to get ready for home-groups tonight. But now, sitting in my pretty-much-presentable house, I'm feeling much better. See, for several days I've been feeling a … [Read more...]
Menu Plan Monday
After the craziness of Snow Day + Natural Weekend Chaos, I'm ready to get some control over this house again. Although today is a holiday for the kids (translation - another day of no routine for mama) menu planning will help me get there. Monday - French Dip Sandwiches for our Family Romantic Dinner We had things going on for … [Read more...]
Powerless
Today is a snow day. We don't get many around here, so it's pretty exciting. And this one was a real one, meaning enough snow to make a snowman and have some great snowball fights. Yesterday afternoon, the power went out, and was out for about 9 hours. It was a lot of fun. We had a fire going and sat around the living room telling stories. Those … [Read more...]
All Those Interlocking Pieces
I hate puzzles. I know that "hate" is a strong word, but it's pretty much how I feel. I'm an intelligent person. I was high school salutatorian, and did fine in college despite having a lot of fun. But puzzles make me feel dumb. My brain just doesn't work that way. Looking at a ton of pieces that look pretty much exactly the same, and … [Read more...]
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