Monday, April 14, 2008

Cleaning update



I joined "Messies Anonymous" about 2 months ago and have slowly been decluttering my house. It is quite satisfying as I look around at all that has been accomplished. I am keeping laundry room usuable, keeping the 1st floor where it can be picked up and fairly straight within a 30 or 45 minute job. This picture is an area that has perpetually been cluttered. It is mostly stuff we use for school and some odds and ends. The clutter used to extend a good 2 foot out in front of the bookshelf! I actually had 2 entire black garbage bags that went to the thrift store and 2 small boxes of books that went to the used bookstore - just from this area! Anyway, I cleaned it about 2 weeks ago and was sitting in my chair tonight and looked over and am pleased with how well we are keeping it. Today I cleaned out the guest bedroom. It is an area which accumulates odds and ends from everyone. It looks good, but I have not gotten the bedding washed and put back on - so no picture YET! One of the slogans for MA is "Never underestimate the inevitability of gradualness." I am finding that is true! Slowly but surely, I am making a more organized, comfortable home.

4 comments:

Friar Tuck said...

does the family support this or work against you?

reliv4life said...

they are coming on board more... Jake protests the most often and the loudest...which will not surprise you I am sure! I think we are all enjoying the freedom of less time when we do clean and also being able to invite people over without it being a big ordeal about cleaning!

Kelsie said...

I might have to join Messies Anonymous before I become too bad to turn back... :)

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'll be posted the cookie recipe in the next few days.

reliv4life said...

Yea Kelsie...can't wait to make the cookies!!