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bunnyslippers 04:47 PM 02-21-2013
I am taking control back of my life. For the past few years, I have put everything on the back burner, always saying I would get to it later. I think a lot of it has to do with the daycare ~ at the end of the day, I just didn't care about much of the little detail stuff in my own home.
Today, I organized my pantry. Like Pinterest-style organized! All my stuff is in glass containers. I put together a shelf of kid-friendly snacks my kids can access whenever they want.
Then, I moved on to my fridge. Threw out anything that was old, questionable, unhealthy. Again, put together a bin of healthy snacks for my kiddos.
Moved on to my cabinets. I now have a whole box of yard sale stuff, and a big old sense of calm. We are going to have the yard sale to beat all yard sales in the Spring. Between closing the daycare, being done having children, and cleaning all my stored away junk, we could furnish a small family completely!
My husband and I sat down and came up with a strict but realistic budget. We will have our debt paid off completely in two years (aside from the mortgage). I will have to stop my compulsive shopping and party planning, but I can do that.
We then designed our garden that we intend to actually build this year. And we will really build it this year.
I then went through my boys' bureaus and pacakaged up anything outgrown for my nephew. Ahhhh, it feels good!
I have always had a little dream of what my homelife should/would be like. I have most everything I want ~ great kids, amazing husband, beautiful home and a nice community. So now, it is time to move on to the next step and take care of the nitty-gritty wish list. And I am doing it!
Monday, I am getting this fat, steroid-puffy butt on my elliptical. And I am going to try and cook and entire week of meals without any prepared anything (I should have done this one a long time ago).
It is AMAZING what a week off and a day of truly motivated thinking can do for you. I had a few days this week of sitting around in my pajamas and reading, and today, I was ready to go.
Excuse the go-me rant ~~~~ I just was feeling happy, and knew that this was the place to share and not be judged for it. I hope you all have a great night!!!!!
Today, I organized my pantry. Like Pinterest-style organized! All my stuff is in glass containers. I put together a shelf of kid-friendly snacks my kids can access whenever they want.
Then, I moved on to my fridge. Threw out anything that was old, questionable, unhealthy. Again, put together a bin of healthy snacks for my kiddos.
Moved on to my cabinets. I now have a whole box of yard sale stuff, and a big old sense of calm. We are going to have the yard sale to beat all yard sales in the Spring. Between closing the daycare, being done having children, and cleaning all my stored away junk, we could furnish a small family completely!
My husband and I sat down and came up with a strict but realistic budget. We will have our debt paid off completely in two years (aside from the mortgage). I will have to stop my compulsive shopping and party planning, but I can do that.
We then designed our garden that we intend to actually build this year. And we will really build it this year.
I then went through my boys' bureaus and pacakaged up anything outgrown for my nephew. Ahhhh, it feels good!
I have always had a little dream of what my homelife should/would be like. I have most everything I want ~ great kids, amazing husband, beautiful home and a nice community. So now, it is time to move on to the next step and take care of the nitty-gritty wish list. And I am doing it!
Monday, I am getting this fat, steroid-puffy butt on my elliptical. And I am going to try and cook and entire week of meals without any prepared anything (I should have done this one a long time ago).
It is AMAZING what a week off and a day of truly motivated thinking can do for you. I had a few days this week of sitting around in my pajamas and reading, and today, I was ready to go.
Excuse the go-me rant ~~~~ I just was feeling happy, and knew that this was the place to share and not be judged for it. I hope you all have a great night!!!!!
Luna 04:58 PM 02-21-2013
Cheers to you for a job well done! 
you've built up a good momentum to keep you on track. Bravo!
you've built up a good momentum to keep you on track. Bravo!
Sugar Magnolia 05:03 PM 02-21-2013
Wow. Got any more of that? 
Heidi 05:11 PM 02-21-2013
whoo hoo!
After you've done all that, you'll feel like you've been on a vacaton...
After you've done all that, you'll feel like you've been on a vacaton...
Meeko 05:25 PM 02-21-2013
Well done! I bet you feel great!
HomeMADE 06:04 PM 02-21-2013
Pinterest can get you going if you log off and do the stuff you pinned, LOL. I use it all the time and get a ton of affordable ideas.
MyAngels 09:11 PM 02-21-2013
Can you bottle some of that enthusiasm and ship it my way?
I sure could use some this week.
I sure could use some this week.
Lyss 09:24 PM 02-21-2013
Originally Posted by MyAngels:
Can you bottle some of that enthusiasm and ship it my way?
I sure could use some this week.
Can you bottle some of that enthusiasm and ship it my way?
I sure could use some this week.
I'll take some too!Great job!!
Meyou 12:34 AM 02-22-2013
Go you!!!! This was a great post to read this morning. All the best wishes in the world that you keep going, going, going.
MamaBearCanada 04:16 AM 02-22-2013
That was so encouraging to read. Thank you.
My3cents 04:19 AM 02-22-2013
have a hug
Daily updates of how your doing if you can. I think you could motivate all of us and spread enthusiasm....... nice post. Here is another
Daily updates of how your doing if you can. I think you could motivate all of us and spread enthusiasm....... nice post. Here is another
Mom&Provider 04:59 AM 02-22-2013
That's great! I hope to do what you've done this spring too! I find I get frustrated looking at junk sitting here and there around the house, especially when it's full of kids and I just keep pushing things around to make the space we need. It really does make the job harder. We have a community garage sale coming up and I plan to have lots of stuff!!
Good for you and your new found calm!!
Good for you and your new found calm!!
EntropyControlSpecialist 05:32 AM 02-22-2013
That is wonderful!!!
AmyLeigh 09:40 AM 02-22-2013
That is awesome! I could see how that would give you a new outlook on...well, everything!
canadiancare 09:59 AM 02-22-2013
Great job! I did the glass jars for everything a few years back. I love it!
This weekend I told myself I was going to tackle my fridge. I also need to drag my butt down to the basement storage/dump what you have no idea what to do with area. The Diabetes ass. is coming the first week of March to pick up donations and I hope to have tons.
This weekend I told myself I was going to tackle my fridge. I also need to drag my butt down to the basement storage/dump what you have no idea what to do with area. The Diabetes ass. is coming the first week of March to pick up donations and I hope to have tons.
Michelle 10:01 AM 02-22-2013
I would like to give you directions to my house
Just a quick question... do you clean out your kids dresser with them home?
I have tried to do it with my daughter here and every single shirt/dress/ sock is her favorite or she wants to save it for her children.. (she is 9)
I want to give them to the daycare parents but she freaks!!!
Just a quick question... do you clean out your kids dresser with them home?
I have tried to do it with my daughter here and every single shirt/dress/ sock is her favorite or she wants to save it for her children.. (she is 9)
I want to give them to the daycare parents but she freaks!!!
canadiancare 10:58 AM 02-22-2013
Originally Posted by Michelle:
I would like to give you directions to my house
Just a quick question... do you clean out your kids dresser with them home?
I have tried to do it with my daughter here and every single shirt/dress/ sock is her favorite or she wants to save it for her children.. (she is 9)
I want to give them to the daycare parents but she freaks!!!
See if she will let you take photos of the clothes for her instead so she can remember them while some other little girl gets to wear them.I would like to give you directions to my house
Just a quick question... do you clean out your kids dresser with them home?
I have tried to do it with my daughter here and every single shirt/dress/ sock is her favorite or she wants to save it for her children.. (she is 9)
I want to give them to the daycare parents but she freaks!!!
Michelle 11:02 AM 02-22-2013
Originally Posted by canadiancare:
See if she will let you take photos of the clothes for her instead so she can remember them while some other little girl gets to wear them.
OK that's good advise! Today she tried wearing a shirt to school that was 3 sizes too small See if she will let you take photos of the clothes for her instead so she can remember them while some other little girl gets to wear them.
bunnyslippers 12:34 PM 02-22-2013
I have two boys, and they could care less about clothes! My older one (he is 5) just won't let me match him with his little brother anymore. Otherwise, no stress from them.
I have to say, it is great to have a nice organized kitchen! Today has seemed easier...of course, that is probably because my daycare isn't open this week.
I have to say, it is great to have a nice organized kitchen! Today has seemed easier...of course, that is probably because my daycare isn't open this week.
melilley 02:48 PM 02-22-2013
Woohoo! Doesn't it feel great to get organized! And stay in pj's all day..lol
Patches 04:37 PM 02-22-2013
Whoo hoo! I can almost hear the happiness in your post!