Day Two-Mixed Success

Once again up at 6am! Not so easy today, more of a crawl out of bed than getting up and springing into action.

Even so, put the washing away from the airers that was dry, made all the beds, sorted a load of washing to go on, put the dishwasher on, finished dusting the lounge and did the hall downstairs.  Not bad all before 7 am!

The rest of the day was a mixed bag really. I had planned between 9 and 10 to do housework, but had to go to Sainsbury's, then had planned between 12-2 to do housework, but had to go to Hobby Craft to buy stuff to make Monsters hat for the Easter Parade. So, didn't get as much planned around the house as I wanted to, but am not going to beat myself up about it. These things are going to happen, as long as I acknowledge them and still deal with it and get the work done, it will be fine. 

Day One.

Well here we are. Day One of "The Change".  Off to a positive start

Went to bed last night with the lunch boxes made, sides wiped down and everything in the dishwasher. Remote controls were back by the television and magazines away. Was nice to come down this morning to a clear space.

This morning so far have made one bed and tackled the mammoth job  of the dreaded grocery cupboard. Took 40 minutes to tidy and clean, but at least now it is out the way. Yay.

As per day planner, worked 9.30-10.30 then stepped away from the laptop. Operation clean kitchen went back into action. Washed and wiped all the tiles down, all the cupboard doors, tidied out nearly all of the cupboards, still have one to do, hoovered the back door mat and then washed the kitchen floor. Whilst this was all going on, also shook some washing powder over the lounge end of the carpet to freshen that up then sprayed with Febreeze. 

All this was done in the allotted time to sit down for lunch at 12.00  

Had lunch and then worked until 2pm. Then had a blitz around the bathroom, started to hoover the hall and then did the school run.

Came home, did homework with monster and then started to dust the lounge. 

By bed time, everything was in the dishwasher (loaded it as used instead of putting on the side), lunch boxes made and a feeling of general calm! 

Day one "To Do List"

Well here we go. Operation be more organised is off. First thing I have done is a "to do" list for tomorrow. I really, really hope that I can find a way to stick to this. I think all I can do for a minute is take one day at a time. I also need to try really hard to not beat myself up if I fall off the plan and make sure I celebrate any success and things I do above and beyond this.

I think I have left it fairly flexible. Maybe that is a bad thing? Who knows. I think I will need to tweak this as I go

The Challenge begins

Okay, here we go. The first thing I have to do before I can change anything in my life is to be completely and utterly honest. So here goes......I am lazy!. There I said it. It's a horrible and slightly humiliating thing to admit, but there, I did it. I have no excuse. I have more than enough time to do housework, but the simple truth is, if I can find a reason to get out of it, I will. God that sounds bad, but that is the way it is. I can't blame anyone else for this but me. I have always been this way and I am aware that it will be a constant battle to change this but I need to. I simply cannot carry on this way. The house is falling apart around me and I need to get it back on track. 

So, phase one starts. I guess that would be the big de junk. The pulling everything out, getting rid of anything we don't need and putting it back in its correct home. Then making sure it stays there. Giving the house a complete and thorough clean, then making sure it is maintained. Sounds easy right? So why do I know in my heart that this will be great for a few weeks, then knowing me will go back to where I was before? Husband and I arguing over the same things, us setting a bad example to our child? I have the power to change this, so why I am always so reluctant to see it through? Why is it so hard? I know this is one of those questions shared between women everywhere and it would be great if there was some magic solution to solve this.

I know I need to do this logically. I know I need to start one room at a time, take everything out of cupboards, clean them and only put back in there what needs to be. I am bored of the junk. We have a nice big house and only three people (well two and a bit lol), but there is enough stuff for more!!


It isn't going to be easy. I know a certain little man will be more than reluctant to get rid of some of his stuff, but I have to be ruthless. I cannot continue the way it is going. We are all at breaking point and something needs to change. The bottom line is, I am the only person that can make this change and finally have the happy organised home that we all want.

So, first of all, I need to make sure the basics are done everyday. Beds made, dishwasher through and loaded again. At least one load of washing done everyday. Kitchen floor cleaned at least every other day. Downstairs hoovered at least every other day. Upstairs hoovered once a week. Both bathroom floors cleaned at least every other day. Toilets bleached out every day. Upstairs sink cleaned every day. All rooms dusted every week. Beds changed once a week, towels changed once a week...thats not hard is it????

Next step will be to tackle one room at a time and do it properly. Tidy every draw, pair all socks (I would love to know where the sock fairy takes them) and just find a degree of harmony.

So, alarm clock is set for 6 am tomorrow to get a good hour in before I have to work, then to make sure I make use of my spare time to the best I can.
 
I also have a to do list planned for tomorrow. Lets see if we can stick to it


I will get on top of this, I have to......