Hello! Yes, it's MESSY MONDAY!!! I don't have a mess to feature...ya right! It's all a mess!
EVERYTHING!
When we first got married, I knew that keeping a house "in order" was going to take a little work. I figured we'd have our messy moments and then we'd get it straightened up in no time! I've never been an ultra-tidy person, but I thought "I can definitely do this!" One child, then two children, and now three children have come into our lives and have have completely thrown "I can definitely do this!" out the window! Seriously! Books, toys, movies, dolls, cars, baby-appropriate toys, Polly pockets, puzzles, papers, coloring books, dress-up clothes, Lego's (big ones PRAISE THE LORD), and the list goes on and on. On top of this is our mail, my "junk", and Trent's "junk", etc. WOW!
I confessed something to Trent the other day....and now to you. When a storm is coming, or there are tornadoes in the area, or while the sirens are going off....it has often crossed my mind "I should clean up because if a tornado hit our house our "junk" is going to be EVERYWHERE....and I don't want to have to claim it all!" I know....pathetic! Don't worry, I don't dwell on it or actually even start cleaning. I think those thoughts while I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing (ie, seeking shelter). It simply just crosses my mind.
I don't want to be spending my days constantly picking stuff up, or trying to figure out where it should go. It could be a full-time job! I want to be playing with my kids, teaching them something new, blessing someone else, or just anything other than stressing about the stack of newspapers here and the pile of stuff in the entry way.
So, here's my goal:
ORGANIZATION!
Is it do-able? Is this something that I can actually wrap my head around and accomplish? I think so. Everyone may have a different idea of organization....so, I want my kind of organization. I don't know exactly what that is but when I get there, I'm sure I'll know :)
This is where YOU come in! Share your knowledge! Share your ideas! Share, share, share!!!
What is your most prized organizing tip?
Well honey, I will give you my advice. I will try to keep it short and sweet. Besides asking the Lord for His direction daily on what He would have you do. I will tell you the secret I hold. haha I am laughing, but not because of my secret but because I wish I would of taken the same advice more seriously than I did. But here goes. Now I warn you, it won't be easy. But I promise should you accept this, all that it entails You will be organized!!! Ok here goes. DO NOT PASS GO, DO NOT COLLECT, BUT PRAY AND CALL PAT!!! THATS IT. GOOD LUCK.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY!!!
ReplyDeleteI just began doing this as well!! I borrowed a book from a friend that gave me some helpful tips, but to be honest the book was a bit overwhelming! Overall, this is what I have learned. You need to have a place for everything. You tell it where to go :) Figure out how to maximize the space you have. We put 2 shelves into closets and now we have a lot more room for blankets, sheets, clothing. We have started buying small baskets & small plastic totes (at garage sales) to store things in our closets and cabinets. We are still working on sorting & filing papers, but already I feel that it is working. Also, I put filing on my calendar once a month so I remember to do it. I think the problem with why systems don't work is laziness!!! At least, that is my problem :)YAY for getting organized and let me know any tips you come up with!
ReplyDelete"She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness." Proverbs 31:27