The past three days have been the hardest so far in the challenge. I have learned some things about myself though. First is that I think I'm a morning person. On Friday I took DD(3) to a play group. We had a great time but I never did get around to getting rid of 25 things at home. Usually I get going on throwing things out when the older kids head off to school. Then for the rest of the day I toss random things and sometimes do another 'throw away session'. I was really surprised to find out how much going out Friday morning threw me off for the rest of the day. I do think it's important to do activities with my children so it's not like I'll cut out play groups but it was an eye opener for me. I need to be able to balance going out and doing things with my children while still doing the things I need to do at home.
Saturday was even worse in the 'get the garbage out' department. I'm sure I threw some things out but I can't think of anything. I threw a lot of things out at work but when you work as a waitress, there's lots of stuff to throw out when customers leave. When I got home I was tired from being on my feet most of the day. I helped tidy up and fold clothes but I just didn't have it in me to find things to throw away. I guess lesson two is learning to balance work and home organization.
Today I haven't really kept track of what I've thrown away. I was able to get rid of a lot of old paperwork that I don't need. It was so funny this morning. DH was going to throw something out that was on the dining room table. When I saw him I said, "Wait, can I throw those out?" He though it was quite hilarious. With the amount of paperwork I threw out plus some of the other stuff, I'm confident that I met my 25 item goal today - yay!
Tomorrow I'll be getting back on track. It truly is amazing. Already, I'm finding it easier to tidy up. It's easier to put things where they belong because the things that are left are starting to have a place to go. I still have a very long way to go until things are completely organized but each day gives me more and more hope.
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