Rhythm. One of those things that I've begun to appreciate in a new way in this deslobification process.  Though I am still far from being the woman who gets every tiny task done immediately because she can't stand the thought of letting them pile up, I do now grasp the concept of rhythm in housekeeping. Daily quick-sweeps of the kitchen are … [Read more...]

I spent the morning working with a group of moms at my boys' school.  Cutting, plating, wrapping, and putting desserts on trays for tonight's big fundraiser.  I'm guessing at least 700 servings.  I enjoy activities like this because I enjoy meeting and talking to other moms.  I also, contrary to what one would think if they … [Read more...]

A few days ago, I was talking to a friend.  We're friends . . . even though she's normal.  She's one of the few real-lifers that knows about the blog.  She's the friend who had kids first and used to have hubby and I over all the time when we were newlyweds since she needed to keep her kids on a schedule, while we were footloose … [Read more...]

The first week of our Return to Routine is complete.  Over the course of the week, I have done most many of the items on my Daily Checklist every most days. I have, however, done my Weekly Tasks each day.  And now that the week is over, my house looks nice, feels nice, and overall makes me happy.  It may not be modern and impeccably stylish, but … [Read more...]

One common misconception about slobs is that we don't like to clean. I can't speak for all slobs . . . but I actually enjoy cleaning. It's the supply-gathering, time-designating, counter-unearthing that I don't like. But give me a personal assistant who keeps track of the mop and bucket, puts away the clean dishes and folds all of our … [Read more...]