Organization

As many of you know, I am SO not an organized person. And to be honest, I always thought organization was a bit boring. I just didn't see the point of cleaning your house, cooking, organizing, etc. when you could be out: a) on a date with your hubby, b) with your girlfriends or c) doing ANYTHING else. I mean, I. Just. Didn't. See. The. Point.

But now that I'm a mom, I have this overwhelming feeling to take care of my family. Part of this includes keeping the house clean and organized. Of course Matti helps out - he is an organized person by nature, so it's easy for him to organize the house. I realized, though, that I don't want Cadi to be brought up in an unorganized household. I am trying to make small steps to ensure this doesn't happen.

Step One: I actually took out a book from the library called Organizing Your Life. I promptly lost said book and returned it late to the library without reading it. I mean, honestly - WHY would they even let anyone take that book out of the library? People who need organization in their lives should not be allowed to take out library books. (Note to self: Next time I want to read a book on organization, I will just go to the library and read the book there. Hopefully I will not lose the book with this method)

Step Two: I cleaned out Cadi's closet/dresser and pulled out all the clothes that don't fit her and are no longer weather appropriate.

Step Three: I am 'trying' to put away the laundry after I wash, dry and fold it. I had tried to start a trend of getting rid of dressers and just using the laundry baskets as dressers. So far, this idea has not spread.

Step Four: Try to keep car clean. This is really hard for me, but I am trying.

Step Five: Vacuum more. Now that Cadi is scooting around everywhere, I really need to make sure the floors are clean.

Step Six: Make the bed. This may sound silly to most normal people, but I just don't make the bed. Why do it? It's only going to get messed up again. But I saw that most people on tv shows make their beds in the morning, so I am going to try to do this every morning.

Well, this should be a start. I will let you know how my progress goes. Wish me luck!