Our move is quickly sneaking up on us and I really need to clear out. Today I did the toys and stuffed animals. It was a little difficult due to my small children taking everything I put into the goodwill box OUT. They all of the sudden found ways to play with the long forgotten/broken toys. Here's how it went...Me -"put that back in the box!" Child,"can i look at it mama?" Me-"ok, but put it in the box when you're done." Child, "Can I put this in my room?" Me-"No!"
I am also trying to get back into the habit of picking up. When I only had 2 children my house was clean and tidy. Lately, I've just kind of given up. There are little toys in corners and behind things and often there is a mess of papers on the counter. After reading The Preacher's Daughter, by Beverly Lewis, I got motivated again. The book was about an Amish family and they often talk of "redding up" (cleaning up) and I got to thinking how little I do that. My house is not a mess or dirty (most of the time), but it's just not neat and tidy as it should be! I've pretty much been taking 5 minute blocks of time and tidying an area that needs it. Such as...the laundry room, my dresser, the living room floor, etc. Little areas and corners that I've put off forever are looking much better and making the house look better in general. I want the house to look simple, not cluttered.
Maybe this will lead to a motivation to get the laundry put away more quickly and the dinner planned before 6pm...
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