The photographer is coming today to shoot the house. It should be listed by tomorrow or Wednesday. We are excited to get going on it. I've been working like crazy to pack everything not necessary, to "un-clutter" the house. I can't believe how empty it feels around here.
One thing I've learned about myself since starting this project is that I like clutter. I have always operated under the assumption that eventually my kids would grow up, and then I would have a clutter-free home. Not that things are bad now, just that I make these little piles of paper, pens, whatever around. I figured that I would be different when the kids were grown. I've learned that the lack of piles is driving me insane!!! I think I'm one of those people that actually thrive on this little bit of chaos in my life. Just think of the convenience alone of having a pen and paper at your beck and call. Or knowing just where you can find a bobby pin, or a quarter for the ice cream man. I miss my piles. I miss having a little junk around. I really miss having a house that feels like people live there. I hope it sells quick so I can get out of here and start some piles somewhere else!
Monday, July 21, 2008
Today is the day!
Posted by Kelly at 9:58 AM
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I want you to know that it took many years but I now enjoy a clutter free home. Especially after moving into a new home and bringing things back into the house little by little, I enjoy the uncluttered feeling. I still need to get rid of shelves and shelves of stuff in the garage.
I can't imagine however, being a neat freak and raising 6 kids. I had a best friend (3 kids in the house) and she couldn't make any mess. I thought it was terrible.
Even when I was in high school my mother called me a neat, messy person. I can understand piles--but I could never understand my children just throwing everything all over the floor. I had several children that did that.
Was Brian one of them? :) If I had to guess, I'd say he was! I think "neat-messy person" describes me perfectly! I like the floor to be free of stuff, but I love a good pile of papers.
I think someday I will like a clutter free home, but it's just easier to have things around.
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