I'm constantly amazed how we've been able to keep the dining room tidy...that was completed in September and it is now March...that's more than SIX months! It is a constant source of pleasure...every night I tuck in the chairs, clear off the table and pick up stray items off the floor. This tiny bit of routine maintenance has really paid off. It has become a beneficial habit and keeps the mess from getting out of control.
Last night I was talking with John in the kitchen. I was commenting on the kitchen mess and he said "but it isn't half as bad as it used to be". That gave me some inspiration for a weekend rescue for this room. I took photos today and tomorrow I'll work on getting everything where it goes and wiping down all the counters.
What Do I See? Reality photos...grime on the counters, garbage, recycle, dirty dishes, clean dishes (!), iron, sewing/cutting mat, Legos, pencils and pens, only a few of today's dirty dishes in sink, several items out of place, several items not put away, several items that don't have a home. I think I'll focus on one counter area at a time. I'll post photos tomorrow. :)
Last night I was talking with John in the kitchen. I was commenting on the kitchen mess and he said "but it isn't half as bad as it used to be". That gave me some inspiration for a weekend rescue for this room. I took photos today and tomorrow I'll work on getting everything where it goes and wiping down all the counters.
What Do I See? Reality photos...grime on the counters, garbage, recycle, dirty dishes, clean dishes (!), iron, sewing/cutting mat, Legos, pencils and pens, only a few of today's dirty dishes in sink, several items out of place, several items not put away, several items that don't have a home. I think I'll focus on one counter area at a time. I'll post photos tomorrow. :)
And I see cleaning supplies, a flower, the paper towels on the holder, "Hope" on the back of a cereal box, something that looks very intriguing--almost like a pirate ship, snacks(!), and the shiny fronts of appliances. And there is even a subtle order to the disorder. Your hard work has really paid off. I am eager to find out how long it took you to whip this back into shape. I bet it wasn't long!
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