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Thursday, January 29, 2009
Things I Can't Let Go
I have spent the better part of my day cleaning house. I am only taking a break to blog, because I really need one (plus my blood sugar is really low and I feel as if I am about to pass out). So far, I have cleaned half of the house. Only today, I am choosing to tackle much more than I can handle. I don't know why, but I decided to wash all the sheets, sort baskets and baskets of laundry and rearrange the playroom and the toys in all 3 kids' rooms. Isn't it enough that I am dusting and vacuuming the entire house, and I still have 2 bathrooms to clean (UGH!!!)? Why am I adding more work? I've been wanting to get the kids' top shelves in their closets organized and cleaned too, but I am forcing myself to not do this today. Jason has promised to help me tonight when he gets home after dinner, but I just can't let some things go. Part of me wants to stop and leave the rest for tomorrow, but I can't do that. I can't start and stop. I can't leave jobs undone. I can't let some things go. I like to have a clean house all at one time. For some reason, I decided to do some extra things today and now I can't just let them go. I really wish that I could be like others and not busy myself with this stuff, but my OCD self can't do that. I feel like Martha!
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I'm the same way, Sunny. I don't "deep clean" my house as much as you, I'm sure. But, once I decide I'm going to do it...I want it ALL done that day! I can't stand having things hanging over my head for the next day. I'm with you.
Sunny,
I completely understand. I am not very good at the whole "cleaning as I go" thing so my house tends to get cluttered. When the weekend comes and I finally decide to clean it, watch out! I want to start throwing things away, rearrange shelves, etc. I have even been known to color cordinate the clothes in my closet based on season and clothing type (seriously). Usually about midway through one of those projects I step back and think "What in the world have I just started?" But by then it's too late to stop because I have everything in the closets drug out into the middle of the floor. Plus, by then I already have the vision in my head of how beautiful things will be when they are organized so I just can't quit.
Believe me, I'm with you on the OCD. Sometimes I think I need to join a support group.
My Mama calls that my "all or nothing" personality flaw. I guess a lot of us suffer from it :)
My house needs cleaned. So anytime you feel free you can come clean mine. Just kidding! While I would love for my house to always be clean, I think that would require time and energy. Which right now, I can't seem to find. But hopefully, Saturday and Sunday I can get this done. That is my ONLY goal for the weekend!!!
I'm too overwhelmed to know where to start. It's so hard to organize and clean when there are 5 people in the house all day long. I think I've just given up. I hate myself for letting things go, but I'm outnumbered and have simply given up!
I know what you are going through. I am this way every day with something. That is why I am still up "taking a break to blog" trying to sew some more...at almost midnight!
I know what you mean. I don't clean much anymore, but when I do I have to do it all. Otherwise, I feel like I'm just doing one thing a week and it never really looks or feels clean. I hate that burden that I put on myself. I so wish that I could let it go, but I think it's just a woman thing.
I have tried a few of your sister - in laws's recipes. What a great cook she must be. You are lucky to have her in your family. She must be a busy mom, too!!!!!
I say enjoy your children and let it go. You have time for that later.
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