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Blog Post 7- We are Learners

Last week I struggled with staying motivated to continue my project through the flu taking over my house and a leaky ceiling. This week, I was out of the classroom two days, my youngest also having the flu, as well as my grandmother-in-law staying with us from out of town for a full week. I was determined to stay motivated after last week.

I decided that in this process, I've gotten rid of a lot of things and really decluttered. What I wanted to make my major project was the office/playroom. This room is really more of a multi-purpose room that I just never can seem to get my mind wrapped around what exactly I want it to be. Is it a mud room? Is it an office? Is it a play room? Unfortunately it was all of those things. The part that makes me feel the most out of control is the desk with all of the papers on it.

As I have been reading everything Clutterbug has to offer, I've learned that my "clutterbug" identity is a ladybug. Ladybugs like things neat and put away, but don't like anything with lids because nobody has time for that!! Therefore, ladybugs like to put stuff away in their respective spots, out of sight, but don't want to mess with the lids. The desk always became one giant cluttered pile of bills, art projects from preschool, insurance papers, and quite frankly... a lot of randomness! I've decided that I MUST get rid of the desk altogether to get rid of this problem. I've invested in two, small, file folder bins for now that I will put all of my papers into. They come with lids, but until I can get my life under control, I refuse to use the lids.

My youngest brother has graciously agreed to take the oversized desk off my hands! I will end with what I feel is a very happy ending,... a before and after of the work I've done on my multi-purpose room so far from week 1-7. 

Before: Ugly couch- GONE
After- Daybed for company once baby comes- SCORE!





 
Before- Good LORD! 
After- Getting there!

Before- Anxiety
After- Baby steps!


Before- Shoes all over right in the entry way
After- Shoes tucked away for a clear entryway


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  1. Kim DarcheMarch 2, 2020 at 5:39 PM

    What I admire so much about your work.. is that you have this great way of reflecting through all the "life stuff" that happens as you are trying to be successful at something!

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  2. Kelly PelakMarch 3, 2020 at 6:39 PM

    I can totally relate to the LIFE STRUGGLES as a mom. Kudos to you for keeping at it... regardless of the chaos around you.

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