Last week at this time my entire house was spotless. I was nesting like CRAZY & cleaned and cleaned and cleaned. I cleaned my floors, my windows, I shook my curtains and my rugs, I dusted and I vacuumed, I fluffed the couch cushions, I cleaned the appliances… I was a madwoman. Today, however, my house looks like this…
We are in the process of moving the boys into my old office & my office into the boys’ room. Keagan’s room and the hallway have become the “catch-all” rooms and in the process. My brain cannot compute all the mess. I think I’ve mentioned before that my brain works like a computer. When there’s too much clutter (in my home or in my head)- I just shut down. I can’t handle it & I just walk away. I’ve always been like that.
The boys’ new bunk beds will be here tomorrow so that will help. They will have a trundle to hold all the miscellaneous toys. The problem is- I have more “stuff” in my office than the boys (old) room will hold. I’m going from a 12×14 space into a 10×10 space. James will be adding a few more shelves to the closet, but I still don’t think it will fit. Time to purge.
Any suggestions? Also- Does anyone know what to do with old cds once you load them onto itunes? I don’t really want to store them but I don’t want to throw them away either. Any suggestions?? Okay- Time to clean. Anyone want to come and help me?? I’ll buy you a Starbucks! 🙂
by emily
Christine - Oh, pick me, pick me! This looks like so much fun (probably because it is not in my house). I’ll help…let’s schedule some time! Really this is FUN to me!!!
Carol - We bought some cd folders with a zip closure. They each hold about 100 cds I think. Then we freecycled the jewel cases. You could store the jacket part with all the lyrics in the cd folders too, if that’s important to you. We don’t have a huge collection of cds & dvds, but it has really helped us find some extra space.
Amber Hanshaw - We sold our CDs. About 400 of them.
Kelli - Oh—friend! This look like my house right now too. It’s scary…I know. It’s hard cleaning out one room, and trying to figure out what to do with ALL the content. Keep or toss?? It’s even more difficult when you’re prego, and your energy level is DOWN! You’re almost there….! LOVE YOU!
Cari - Oh, I feel your pain!! That’s how I feel in my house all the time. That’s why I’m such a freak about my cups. They’re the only thing I can control.
Susie - I’ll come and help! Then I can avoid the mess here at my house. We had our carpets cleaned today, so my furniture is everywhere. But I did clean out the bonus room (and scrapbook area) this week!
Tiffany - We think exactly alike. When I am overwhelmed and have too much to think about (especially when it comes to cleaning or organizing), I simply stop. And I only have TWO children. You are doing a fantastic job, Emily! I mean that with all my heart.