I should be cleaning. I have been sick for a week (bronchitis...woot woot) and the house cleaning took a back seat while I tried my hardest to hack up my lungs.
I struggle with cleaning. It's the worst of the chores.
I have dissected my cleaning aversion ad nauseum. I have analyzed who, what, when, where, why I am so bad at keeping up with chores to no end.
I just dislike it so much that I procrastinate until it gets to a point that I am then overwhelmed. I am well aware how ridiculous and annoying it is, trust me.
When I actually do get the gumption to tackle the cleaning in a timely manner on a daily basis, I love it! It makes me feel more at peace and calmer. I love our home some what orderly (please keep in mind, it can never be perfect, I do have people living in my house). I have zero desire to have a staged, magazine-esque home--I want people feeling comfortable and not like they have to chop off their left hand if they spill or accidentally make a mess--but, I don't want the other kind of uncomfortable where you don't want to sit on the couch because you're scared of what you'll be sitting on.
So, as I continue on my cleaning journey, I am open to suggestions right now. What organization methods work for you and your crew? Do you have a cleaning schedule? Things that must be done daily? How do you handle big cleaning projects like floorboards, doors, windows, etc. Do you have a set amount of clothing per person? Set places where toys are allowed?
I NEED ALL THE CLEANING IDEAS!!!!
I am going to blog in a couple of days what is working for us and where we need inspiration, so if you are in a similar cleaning situation, stay tuned!!!
Eisenhower is so excited about all the up and coming cleaning extravaganza he can barely contain his kitten self.
