Slow and steady wins the race

That's what I told myself today.  I find myself with more kid-free time (cue: applause), so I am attacking the house again.  It's a little daunting.  Perhaps I should say overwhelming!  But getting started is the first step.  I have a tentative plan in place.  (All my plans are tentative, because in this house you have to be flexible!)

I think part of the problem last fall was that I could only do short projects; and even then, I would likely get interrupted at some point.  Instead of 3.5 hours each day, I now have approximately 7 hours.  This allows for errands, laundry, dishes, meals, and all that other normal stuff, PLUS the re-organization that this house desperately needs.  For the first time that spring garbage---I mean, garage---sale actually looks do-able!

Today I reclaimed part of the living room and filled a large box with an assortment of toys, clothes, and books to sell.  That may not sound like much, but I'm just getting started and "slow and steady...." ---you know. 

I'm going to keep at this room until it's done, then go on to the kitchen, etc.  I am organizing and cleaning as I go; using the four-box method right now.  If you don't know what that is, I can explain some other time.  I found a great website on home organization with articles about de-cluttering and home storage ideas.  Once I reach the boys' rooms, I will need to do some assessments of available storage space and probably rearrange some things. 

And, yes, I am still making it a priority to take good care of myself and my family.  The house has always come in second to these.  That is why it needs a major overhaul. 

This is part of what I've done. Yes, the sofa is broken.  It's going to go soon. Go to the dump, probably.