Do you remember those stress tests in high school Psych class?
The one that determined the level of stress you experienced in the last year.
Here's mine:
Spouse Changed Jobs -CHECK
Pregnant with vomiting for nine months- CHECK
Started homeschooling- CHECK
Moved- CHECK
MIL hospitalized-CHECK
Holidays- CHECK
Gave birth -CHECK
To the world's fussiest baby- CHECK
Dh, ds and baby diagnosed as celiacs-CHECK, CHECK, CHECK
Major lifestyle and diet change- CHECK
Throw in severe anemia from blood loss, 2 deaths in the family, a chronic pain condition and a
pay cut for dh and you have a little stress.
Id like to say I'm naturally tidy and a good housekeeper come what may...I'm not.
Which is why 3 weeks ago the house looked like this:
I remember crying to dh because I was frustrated at how horrible the year has been and I couldn't seem to keep up with it all. He assured me that it was getting better...
BETTER?!
It had been worse?!
So I dug out the camera and took a bunch of pictures. I needed to see if I really was getting back on top of things...
And he was right it is getting better...
So my house today looks a little more like this:
It has not been easy You'll notice there is only HALF a room in these picture...I did say getting better not perfect :)
I focused on the 2 "school supply" areas first since it is August (ACK!) and our learning projects will be gearing up soon.
So now if I trip over a box a least I can find the phone to dial 911...and hmm... the sewing table is cleared off...maybe there is time for a few crayon pouches before bed? :)
So hey as dh reminds me daily I'm human and a messy one at that but it's getting better and that is enough for me.
The one that determined the level of stress you experienced in the last year.
Here's mine:
Spouse Changed Jobs -CHECK
Pregnant with vomiting for nine months- CHECK
Started homeschooling- CHECK
Moved- CHECK
MIL hospitalized-CHECK
Holidays- CHECK
Gave birth -CHECK
To the world's fussiest baby- CHECK
Dh, ds and baby diagnosed as celiacs-CHECK, CHECK, CHECK
Major lifestyle and diet change- CHECK
Throw in severe anemia from blood loss, 2 deaths in the family, a chronic pain condition and a
pay cut for dh and you have a little stress.
Id like to say I'm naturally tidy and a good housekeeper come what may...I'm not.
Which is why 3 weeks ago the house looked like this:
I remember crying to dh because I was frustrated at how horrible the year has been and I couldn't seem to keep up with it all. He assured me that it was getting better...
BETTER?!It had been worse?!
So I dug out the camera and took a bunch of pictures. I needed to see if I really was getting back on top of things...
And he was right it is getting better...
So my house today looks a little more like this:
It has not been easy You'll notice there is only HALF a room in these picture...I did say getting better not perfect :)
I focused on the 2 "school supply" areas first since it is August (ACK!) and our learning projects will be gearing up soon.
So now if I trip over a box a least I can find the phone to dial 911...and hmm... the sewing table is cleared off...maybe there is time for a few crayon pouches before bed? :)
So hey as dh reminds me daily I'm human and a messy one at that but it's getting better and that is enough for me.
7 comments:
I can sooooo relate to that counter top. I have one. Thanks for the hope!
I get so overwhelmed trying to dig out of messes. What you did so far looks great! I hope this year is easier for you.
2005 was the year we wanted to wipe off the calendar. So sorry for your stresses, but hang in there. It will get better, a little as a time!
((((hugs)))) Getting the house in order can definitely help peace of mind, despite what is going on around you. I had a year (or three) like you described about 2 years ago. Praying that everything gets easier, and FAST!!
First of all, I have to say that (1) I am praying for you today and (2) you are amazing that you can even get up and declutter!
You have to feel such a great sense of accomplishment to go from your before picture to your after picture... don't you just open the cabinet and stare with pride and joy? (I know I do when I've done something like that!)... and it's like the FlyLady says: you get ONE spot clean, and then as the days go on, you find your circle of clean getting bigger and bigger. (now, if only that would apply to my WHOLE house!)
I noticed the gorgeous William Bougereau picture you have in your third photo... I have that very same print next to my computer!
Finally, is the picture up on your header a place in your house? If so, I think that is one of the nicest, most restful spots I've seen in quite a while. It's gorgeous!
I think it is very definately getting better... well done :)
I have had one of those years... and I sympathise!!
.comThanks so much for your prayers, it always means a lot to me!
And yes the header is my window...the view out is always much more restful than the view in!
lol!
we only have about a 20 sq foot strip of yard before the big fence and busy street but we all pitch in to make the most of it.
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