They say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. But what happens when you have made it that far but can't quite seem to go any further? My problem is cleaning. I know that I have a problem. And I really do want to change. I want a clean house, really I do! What I lack is the discipline. I mean come on... how hard is it to hang up your clothes or do the dishes? No, seriously, how hard is it? Clearly I haven't the slightest clue. Even when I can see the problem I find a way to distract myself. Call it my cleaning defense mechanism if you will.
Maybe if I put it out there for the world to see it will shame me into changing. So here it goes:
#1. My refrigerator could easily be listed as a category 5 Bio Hazard. There are things growing in there that would baffle scientists. I am almost positive that upon close examination we would find the missing link in what I think used to be baked beans.
#2. I will wait to do the dishes until I have absolutely no choice. When there isn't a clean fork in the house THEN I will do dishes. If both sides of the sink are full I will fill the coffee pot in the bathroom sink. It is pathetic I know. I am a horrible house wife and I am teaching my son bad habits. I really do want to change.
#3. The master bedroom has hardwood floors. No really it does! Granted they are hidden under clothes and shoes and towels. But they are there. What is even worse is in all that mess I still know where everything is. I have always had a messy room. I affectionately call it Controlled Chaos.
In so many ways I am just like my mother. So why is it that I didn't inherit her super woman cleaning/organization skills? It all seems so effortless for her. She always tells me "It is simple, just create a routine that works for you and stick, stick to it!" OH! It is just that easy huh? Then why do I struggle so much? Am I really this lazy and stubborn? Sooner or later I will have to grow up and fulfill my duties. I know that it isn't going to be easy and I am not going to enjoy it but no one is going to do it for me.
My name is Britt Johnson and I am a mess.
1 comment:
Hi Britt! Would you like a first time chip to help you on your way?
I am also like you- I have a mother that is like superwoman. I think my issue is a space issue. If I had more space it wouldn't feel so claustrophobic. It's hard to hide 6 people's stuff in 1000 sq feet.
My cupboards on the other hand. Scary. Everytime I think I get them organized- POOF they instantly disassemble.
I try cleaning on a schedule. Bathrooms on Saturday, Floors on Monday, etc.... that way something is getting done every day. I also use a lot of paper products for dishes.... lol.
Good luck channeling your inner domestic goddess.
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