OK, so I am tired of stepping over things constantly. And of dirty floors and cluttered counters. I was feeling like I was getting a bit better at finding balance between kids and work. Then I realized that balance MUST include this house. It has been neglected. Woefully neglected. Like, I won’t invite you in, it’s a pit, neglected. It’s VERY lived in.
Since we have been following e-Mealz and Total Money Makeover, we’ve been spending more time home. Time to mess things up? Or just time to notice how messed up things are? Whatever…..I’m printing some blank calendars. I’m adding “house chores”. Daily chores, weekly chores, monthly chores and seasonal kinds of chores. EVERYONE is going to be expected to pitch in. The current chores the kids have will become part of the list.
Honestly, it sounds huge. But in my heart I don’t really think it will be. Just need that reminder in front of all of us. And I’m not going all clean freak here, just want some balance in where the house is too. Have to get back to getting little people to pick up after themselves. Then I can quickly vacuum. Currently that often goes by the wayside because the kids have left SO much stuff laying on the floor, etc. I’m not crazy enough to think that there won’t be days missed. I’m positive there will be. Practices, games, lessons, issues at work that demand attention and heck just plain OLD worn out momma sometimes. I know we can make an improvement though and I don’t think it will take much. I hope that it won’t take much. 
So, wish me luck with my new grand plan.
Perhaps I should make myself accountable here. We’ll see!
Next, I have to work on myself and taking MUCH better care of me. Baby steps.
