Okay, I can admit it. My house is a mess right now. I’m in the process of re-organizing and Pre-Spring Cleaning. This means that lots of stuff has been pulled out but unfortunately, much of it has not yet found a new home.
The winter clothes are being packed in Rubbermaid bins and the spring and summer items are being placed in dresser drawers. The junk that has been piling up all winter is being sorted, stored, given away, or tossed.
In the midst of all this, school, work, sports, cheerleading, church, and daily life with its chores, errands, laundry, and meals, continues. And, I still have to find time to work. It just continues at a more frantic pace as people dodge the pile of toys that needs to go to Goodwill, or try to jump over the container that holds winter coats, snow boots, hats, and gloves.
I should be more organized. I thought I was when I started, but things soon took on a life of their own. Today, I put a stop to it and started getting things back to some semblance of order. I’ve made a good start, but now I’m taking a little break. I decided to jot down what was on my mind, just so those of you who find yourselves in the same position won’t feel too bad about it. It happens.
As I look around at the mess I made, in the process of trying to clean up, I shake my head. This isn’t how it’s supposed to work. I broke my own rules and I ended up making more work for myself because of it.
It’s not the first time and it won’t be that last, but take it from me, it’s easier if you stay organized. I tried to “force” myself to do more by dragging things out, thinking that I’d have to finish those projects. Now, I do have to finish them but I’m feeling overwhelmed. Next time, I’ll definitely do one thing at a time and avoid the chaos.