Good Housekeeping is Genetic
Well, I must admit we are totally worn out from the Mother's Day sale. It's just too much for me to do so I think we need to hire someone for these types of sales next time.
As I'm sitting here numb, looking at a dusty house that needs cleaning I have determined that a good housekeeper is something that genetic. :-)
My mom is the ultimate in good organizing and housekeeping. Her house is always picked up and whenever someone comes over she gets us and gets you a drink and a small snack or will fix you a cup of tea.
Me- the thought of organzing starts sending me into an anxiety attack and that's not an exageration. I have been working on my garage for 3 weeks now and it's no where close to being doing. Now that I've been working on it so long I don't even want to keep trying. (Yes, I tried the 15 minutes a day thing)
When people come over, I say "if you want something to drink you know where the cups are." :-)
Well, the the other day my daughter decided to clean her room and boy did she clean it! She dumped about 99% of the stuff she had. Then on weekends or when the kids are out of school I always try to have a bowl of snacks for them out for the day so they know what they can have.
Well, when they were home I was in getting ready and Elly came in and said "mom, I hope you don't mind but I used a lot of baggies to get our snack bowl together". Did I mind? No way!
So I think she gets it from mom because she sure doesn't get it from me! LOL I KNOW it's genetic.
To my defense, I don't really mind cleaning when I'm feeling well. I think most of my problem is just not feeling good so I get overwhelmed.
Tawra
P.S. Just as I was getting ready to post this the local TV station wants to come over and do an piece on us in 2 hours! Augh! I guess that's motivation right there. LOL
As I'm sitting here numb, looking at a dusty house that needs cleaning I have determined that a good housekeeper is something that genetic. :-)
My mom is the ultimate in good organizing and housekeeping. Her house is always picked up and whenever someone comes over she gets us and gets you a drink and a small snack or will fix you a cup of tea.
Me- the thought of organzing starts sending me into an anxiety attack and that's not an exageration. I have been working on my garage for 3 weeks now and it's no where close to being doing. Now that I've been working on it so long I don't even want to keep trying. (Yes, I tried the 15 minutes a day thing)
When people come over, I say "if you want something to drink you know where the cups are." :-)
Well, the the other day my daughter decided to clean her room and boy did she clean it! She dumped about 99% of the stuff she had. Then on weekends or when the kids are out of school I always try to have a bowl of snacks for them out for the day so they know what they can have.
Well, when they were home I was in getting ready and Elly came in and said "mom, I hope you don't mind but I used a lot of baggies to get our snack bowl together". Did I mind? No way!
So I think she gets it from mom because she sure doesn't get it from me! LOL I KNOW it's genetic.
To my defense, I don't really mind cleaning when I'm feeling well. I think most of my problem is just not feeling good so I get overwhelmed.
Tawra
P.S. Just as I was getting ready to post this the local TV station wants to come over and do an piece on us in 2 hours! Augh! I guess that's motivation right there. LOL
posted by Tawra Jean at 10:01 AM
2 Comments:
I usually do a fairly good job keeping the clutter cleaned up because it drives me crazy. It's the "real" cleaning that I have to force myself to make time for...mostly dusting. The dusting seems to be one thing that tends to slip my mind. No wonder my family is constantly doped up on Benadryl for allergies!
Stephanie
Remember that sometimes 'traits' skip a generation :)
I found that checking out a dozen or so Organization books from the library really helped to get me motivated. First it's a matter of mindset, and learning it's ok to let go of some things. Then it's a matter of putting things where they logically belong, and not just where they fit (my big problem)
So now that I am almost out of living in a construction zone for the past year while remodeling (my labor and cash as I go is why it takes so long) I am really really trying to get organized with areas for each activity that goes on in my life.
All I can say is, keep with it, and it will get better. It's a very slow process - but you'll feel so much better with each little area that gets organized :)
The 3 things that made the most difference for me - 1)a scrapbook room - actually a 6x6 closet with shelving clear to the ceilings and a door that shuts! 2) a free hutch turned into sewing center - getting my sewing separate from scrapbooking really made things more organized...with 7.5 grandkids, I sew a lot! 3)three sets of storage cabinets down a wall in the mudroom - on sale at a discount store - 'some' assembly required.
Good luck with your organization! May each section you get done inspire you to continue!
Good luck with it!
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