Thursday, January 3, 2013

Ready, Set, Purge!

I have started the purge!  It is a very.slow.moving.process!  But it has begun!  Woo hoo!  I already feel lighter!

This purge of excess stuff will take baby steps.  If I can just stay focused on whatever I can get accomplished and be thankful for any spot that gets a thorough sorting through, then I will be able to remain peaceful and focused and not lose heart!

There are lots of nooks and crannies in this house to go through!

And it's not like the daily dishes and laundry will disappear!

Or that Kate and Luke won't need the majority of my attention!

Or that the older kids still need rides/have games or meets/or need help with something!

Or that everyone still expects dinner every night!

I will get through what I can....even if it's just a drawer....or a pile....or one small shelf!

Trying to create an atmosphere of peace in my home is important.  Working on the outward disorganization will free up essential energy to work on my own inward disorganization.  (That's a mighty big task in itself!)

I am not looking for perfection, but a little controlled chaos would be good!

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Hi Michelle I totally agree. We can get organized and do everything little by little but our kids still don't understand. It so happens yesterday I was mopping and my 5 year old just got up and ask for milk on my wet floor i almost yelled at him but I just mop again and go about my way. Or should I say to make lunch and start preparing dinner lol.
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
Lol...grt job not losing your temper!:)

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It's amazing what even one little drawer being cleaned out can do for morale. It helps you feel just a little bit lighter, a little bit better. It's even better when it is a little space that you can actually see, though. One shelf in a bookshelf would be wonderful. Good luck!
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
Thanks! Definitely a work in progress:)

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I have been doing the same thing, probably nesting since I am 8 months pregnant, but it sure feels good to have things in order! I always feel unsettled when things are not picked up and clean.
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
It's definitely worse when you are pregnant. Congratulations!:)

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We've been remodeling our house for over six months and as we finally unpack boxes, I've been trying to purge "stuff" we haven't missed as well. It feels good to start the new year off this way!

Visiting from The SITS girls!
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
That's great! Glad your remodeling is done:)

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{Melinda} I'm right there with you, Michelle! Today, my "to do" list includes "Declutter Family Room" and "Declutter Bedroom" ... Rome wasn't built in a day, but, as you said, every corner of clutter we conquer is a victory! Good luck!!
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
Thanks...you, too!

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This is exactly what I'm doing right now too. It's taking longer than I expected, but it feels GREAT!!
1 reply · active 638 weeks ago
It does...baby steps count:)

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