tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post1157646095727049181..comments2023-12-02T02:30:41.503-06:00Comments on The Family Revised: Ma Never Looked This StressedBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13893224927335285415noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post-68278875115918388112008-02-13T00:09:00.000-06:002008-02-13T00:09:00.000-06:00I have dreamed about living in that little house o...I have dreamed about living in that little house on the prairie. I also try to declutter but it just seems to come back. I did rent a dumpster last year and filled it up twice. It was a wonderful feeling just to get rid of all the crap.<BR/><BR/>julieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296895335515765841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post-51531169112997835482008-02-12T21:33:00.000-06:002008-02-12T21:33:00.000-06:00Have you ever heard of Flylady.com? (I think that'...Have you ever heard of Flylady.com? (I think that's it) I don't do it all but I have adapted it a lot. It helps. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes we all just have our moments to realize that we are completely incapable of nothing without grace. Enjoy Life anyway!Jacqueline Branco Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17670762863704320504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post-16616751243758805192008-02-12T16:15:00.000-06:002008-02-12T16:15:00.000-06:00Yes...to whom much is given, much is required. (O...Yes...to whom much is given, much is required. (Of course that's spiritual in context, but I think about it every time I'm overwhelmed by the upkeep of all my "stuff.")<BR/><BR/>I have a very loose schedule. I just do the next thing next. And I try to write down the things that might escape my attention.Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post-12950937342306216342008-02-12T10:49:00.000-06:002008-02-12T10:49:00.000-06:00No matter how much I try to declutter, stuff just ...No matter how much I try to declutter, stuff just always seems to be here; it's a lot like pulling weeds only to come out a couple of days later to find more weeds have grown in their place. When you figure out how to get this done, please share! <BR/><BR/>My cleaning schedule is always changing. I haven't found a fool-proof system yet. At this point, as long as the house is mostly clean and the bathrooms and kitchen are sanitary, I've had to learn to relax a bit. I was starting to drive myself nuts. I was even obsessing about whether or not I got my bed made before 9 in the morning. I knew it was time to lighten up!<BR/><BR/>I basically do laundry every day. I wash two loads every morning. My girls pre-sort their hampers before they leave for school so that makes it easier. On Saturday mornings, the girls wash all linens, towels, sheets, shower curtains, etc.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you will figure out what works best for you. In the meantime, hang in there and I'm certain your family appreciates all the hard work and effort you put into making your house a home.Elspeth https://www.blogger.com/profile/17495546895657214080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1686582774155973298.post-83739200877006557202008-02-12T10:21:00.000-06:002008-02-12T10:21:00.000-06:00I have a cleaning schedule. Although, with three ...I have a cleaning schedule. Although, with three healthy, capable girls on hand, yours might end up a bit different!<BR/><BR/>Sunday - coupons and menu planning<BR/>Monday - grocery shopping<BR/>Tuesday - bathrooms <BR/>Wednesday - vacuum/dust upstairs<BR/>Thursday - vacuum/dust downstairs<BR/>Friday - kitchen<BR/><BR/>For me, laundry is on-going. I also clean up as I go along during the week so the clutter doesn't get to me.<BR/><BR/>One more thing...if I have bathrooms scheduled for Tuesday and I don't get to them, I DO NOT push them off until Wednesday. They just don't get done until the following Tuesday. Period. If family time was more important than cleaning the bathrooms, fine!<BR/><BR/>I don't know if this helps at all. I feel pretty silly posting it, because our family dynamic is so different.Huse Yo Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18004838935064378063noreply@blogger.com