Becky's post: Lately, I have been so disappointed in myself with the way our house looks most of the time. I began working full-time in January and have little time to declutter or clean. The thing that bothers me the most is that our house was never really clean or organized when I was a SAHM; therefore, I cannot blame the messiness on working full-time. I am more tired now, and our house takes longer to look somewhat presentable if we have an announced visit from someone.
Every day I try to tell myself that I can just jump in where I am. I am trying to listen to Flylady (www.flylady.net). Why do I make it so hard? Really the only things that I have done well in following Flylady is keeping up with the laundry and keeping dishes out of the sink (even though the dirty ones will pile up on the counter). Since I work outside the home, I do get dressed to the shoes every morning. :)
I have no idea from where my tendency to be messy comes. I did not grow up in a messy home even though my bedroom and bathroom would get messy. My mom always had our house clean enough for company to drop by. I hate having anyone drop by my house now. I have what FlyLady calls CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome). I know that is why I have very few friends. I do not entertain or welcome anyone to our house which is sad for our girls, my husband, and me. I want to get our house in order so that we can have company! I do not want to cringe whenever someone wants to visit us. Also, I do not want our girls to continue living like we do now.
Nicole, what should I do about my house?
I will continue to pray to God for strength, energy, and wisdom. Will you say a prayer for me, too? Thank you!
Good night!
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