Shine Your Sink

My life is very different now than it was a year ago.  A year ago, I got up and went out to work everyday.  I worked 8-9 hours a day for 2 adult men, in nice clothes, and then came home.  Now I get up and never leave the house.  I work 24 hours a day for a very pint-sized little girl.  No weekends, no holidays, no time and a half.

However, I will say she’s the best boss I’ve ever had, although slightly needy, and it’s the best job I’ve ever had.  I don’t wear nice clothes anymore, and I always have the faint smell of spit-up in my nose.  Parenthood is so glamorous.

Anyway, in my quest to become a domestic goddess, I decided it was time to get organized…get on a schedule.  At the same time, my Mom has retired and is ready to do the same thing, albeit for different reasons.  It’s good to have an accountability partner to make sure I’ve swish and swiped for the day….

We have shined our sinks and gotten started with FlyLady.  It’s a really great way to help you get your life in order, basically.  She gives you really quick and easy ways to get your home cleaned up and keep it there.  I don’t have the time to spend several hours in one day cleaning, nor do I want to, so this is great for me.  I’ve adapted it a bit to my own needs, having a baby to take care of.  I organize my tasks into nap time slots.  But it’s great.  One of her big things is to get up every morning, make your bed, and shower, get dressed, do your makeup and hair.  That’s definitely something I had neglected the last few weeks, but it really does make you feel better.  Going around in PJ’s all day makes me feel sloppy, and when I feel sloppy I’m less productive.  Now I don’t have to worry about if the mailman were to come to the door, or we had a fire and I had to run out of the house.  I’m actually presentable.  And that makes you feel better.

I’ve also discovered Pepperplate, but I’ll tell you all about that next time.  Plus, I’ve actually started scrapbooking, and *gasp* cutting a quilt!

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