Congratulations on all of the trash you have made this week. Becky, let it go and keep it going! You can do it!
Routines are the name of the game. Right?
This morning I was able to take care of my morning routine before school. I had to work late to cover a meeting for the other counselor so there was no afternoon routine. I need to figure out what that is anyway. I will have more housework to do tonight to get ready for tomorrow. I want to spend a few minutes in the kitchen and when I finish the load of laundry in the dryer I will be caught up on laundry. Tomorrow, I will start with one load of laundry per day. That works out well for me. Sometimes, I need to do 2 loads due to sheets and/or towels otherwise I am good with one load.
Routine overview:
Morning--going pretty good (laundry, dishes, bathroom, and bed
Laundry--very good (one load per day)
after work--need to develop (dinner...)
evening--need to develop (kids snack, dishes, sink...)
Why is this so hard? I have less to declutter than you do. We have purged with each move. After we moved from our first house DH has not allowed me to put any "junk" in the attic. From time to time DH will ask me "Nicole, what is in the attic?" The only items in our attic now are the stuffed animals and suitcases. I can toss a lot of things...but I have never met a stuffed animal that I did not love. DS and DD each have a container for stuffed animals. We put the stuffed animals in the attic that will not fit in the bin. Occasionally, we will get all of them down and rotate. This usually happens because DD is missing one of the animals that is hanging out in the attic. When we were shopping this weekend, did you notice that I refused to look at the stuffed animals? Anyhoo, I still need to work on many hidden areas of clutter. You would think that my house would be House Beautiful with my new job and all!! I wish. So frustrating.
I know the benefits of having a straight and clean home. I feel better. I do not feel stressed out. I can relax. I can breath. And this when the house is straight when it is clean it is a bonus!! When I am really doing well in my routines...this happens. But, I never remember having it last more that a few days in a row. DH said that he would prefer a clean house over food. Clean house OVER food. Really? I think I have a theory on that but that is another post all together.
I am going to do a few things tonight to help me tomorrow. Tomorrow will be day 2 of routines. Love you, Nicole
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