Books, books, and more books...plus
Hi, I have sat down several times today to chat with you all, and somehow always get distracted. I have been on a mission to do small things on my to-do list first, and then I will be so encouraged and inspired through my victory of accomplishment that I will get my larger to-do's done.
So what have I gotten done today that was small? BOOKS! I condense the boys' toys down every spring since they just don't play
as much inside anymore and decided that all books that they have are too heavy for the wire shelving that we were using , but would work great for a couple toys per shelf. It would eliminate the large toy box and allow just enough toys that I won't be spending hours picking up after them or trying to get them to pick them up. Dilema! Where do I put the books? DW says he can make me a short stack book shelf and it would make a cute little nook area with they're rocking chair. That was the end of MARCH and since then they have been in cardboard boxes in my entry room, WELCOME! I was no longer having it.
The other area of annoyance for me is the boys' bedroom. I have these 2 great narrow solid wood bookshelves and I have been using them for blankets and baskets for the socks and shoes, bibs and so forth. I did a somewhat larger project that has taken two days. I organized the dressers so the outgrown winter clothes were out and the summer clothes were in, and condensed the blankets and the baskets to where I now have three EMPTY SHELVES! BINGO!BOOKS! I am breathing a little slower and feel like by taking baby steps with small projects, I have accomplished a large task. I have after pictures here for you and if you are wondering why there is a cut off cardboard box on oneof the toy shelves, its because I need to find a basket that I can put the simple little 'golden books' books in. YEAH for me!
My next area is organizing all the clothes from newborn to now that the boys don't wear in rubbermaid totes by clothing size so I know exactly where to go if someone wants to borrow and when Little Mister grows into big Misters clothes. I take pretty good care of they're clothes and throw away any with stains so it's worth storing.
So what have I gotten done today that was small? BOOKS! I condense the boys' toys down every spring since they just don't play
as much inside anymore and decided that all books that they have are too heavy for the wire shelving that we were using , but would work great for a couple toys per shelf. It would eliminate the large toy box and allow just enough toys that I won't be spending hours picking up after them or trying to get them to pick them up. Dilema! Where do I put the books? DW says he can make me a short stack book shelf and it would make a cute little nook area with they're rocking chair. That was the end of MARCH and since then they have been in cardboard boxes in my entry room, WELCOME! I was no longer having it. The other area of annoyance for me is the boys' bedroom. I have these 2 great narrow solid wood bookshelves and I have been using them for blankets and baskets for the socks and shoes, bibs and so forth. I did a somewhat larger project that has taken two days. I organized the dressers so the outgrown winter clothes were out and the summer clothes were in, and condensed the blankets and the baskets to where I now have three EMPTY SHELVES! BINGO!BOOKS! I am breathing a little slower and feel like by taking baby steps with small projects, I have accomplished a large task. I have after pictures here for you and if you are wondering why there is a cut off cardboard box on oneof the toy shelves, its because I need to find a basket that I can put the simple little 'golden books' books in. YEAH for me!
My next area is organizing all the clothes from newborn to now that the boys don't wear in rubbermaid totes by clothing size so I know exactly where to go if someone wants to borrow and when Little Mister grows into big Misters clothes. I take pretty good care of they're clothes and throw away any with stains so it's worth storing.
By the way I have been using a stain remover that is color safe and is a miracle with clothing stains and am no longer able to get it any more. I am at a loss on what to buy that actually works on all stains. Any ideas? I am desperate for something very soon. I have boys ya know.
Also I am going to take pictures of my pathetic bedroom and work on getting it too look like my haven or love nest what ever floats your boat. I am going to try and get it done in the next 2 weeks. Ask me about it so I don't let it go.
Any way have a great wednsday and we'll see you soon. Christina
Also I am going to take pictures of my pathetic bedroom and work on getting it too look like my haven or love nest what ever floats your boat. I am going to try and get it done in the next 2 weeks. Ask me about it so I don't let it go.
Any way have a great wednsday and we'll see you soon. Christina
