tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494860343550957468.post1854062819849195258..comments2023-05-03T06:07:25.686-07:00Comments on Perryman Ponderings: Plan #2Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00534942225419372105noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494860343550957468.post-77107017979546200892010-05-19T09:42:51.717-07:002010-05-19T09:42:51.717-07:00Ever heard of Flylady? She changed my life. I DO...Ever heard of Flylady? She changed my life. I DO NOT follow her program anymore (I did for about 6 months) - because of the number of children we have (4 with 1 on the way), our "routines" look SIGNIFICANTLY different than the ones that she's put in place. But the idea that stuck with me is that if you can get a few things down that you do EVERY DAY that are really important to you, then the rest doesn't feel quite so overwhelming. It sounds like that's what you're doing.<br /><br />Mine looks like this: in the morning, I HAVE to make the bed, clean up the kitchen after breakfast (before moving on to anything else), and sort laundry/start at least one load (we have to do 3-4 per day to keep up!). In the evening, I run a vacuum over the floors (when my back can handle it; 7 months pregnant does NOT make for easy housework), put towels in the wash, empty the sink of dishes and wipe down the counters.<br /><br />If I can keep those two routines going during the day, I can add one thing to my to-do list each day and it doesn't feel overwhelming. Of course, all this will change when Baby Jenna comes in August, but that's for a different discussion, right? :)<br /><br />I'm glad I found your blog! Your baby is so darling.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166881170523665311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3494860343550957468.post-54388107813270258382010-04-09T06:25:28.119-07:002010-04-09T06:25:28.119-07:00Stepn, I understand your frustration and I think y...Stepn, I understand your frustration and I think your plan sounds good. One of the main things I'm trying to work at is not leaving ANYTHING laying where it shouldn't be. Yes, that even means if I have to trek upstairs to put one or two things way than I need to do it. I think telling yourself that it only takes a few seconds or minutes to put something away versus half an hour to clean the room out of stuff that shouldn't be in there. My bedroom is the dumping ground and I HATE THAT.<br /><br />I think doing little bits here and there and keeping up with stuff will help in the long run. Do the deep cleaning on the weekends and do wipe downs and straightening all week long.<br /><br />OH, BTW, I really like your new layout! I meant to say that in my previous comment.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278781965849796164noreply@blogger.com