New Idea

So I was talking to a friend this week about the blog. Our conversation has inspired a new idea for this blog (thanks Laurie). She said she was amazed if I do everything I say I do in the heavy duty schedule, I quickly told her that I do not. But then as we were talking I explained that I do have a printed schedule that I check off what I've done so that I can look back and actually know when the last time was I did each chore. For example, even if I don't get my bathrooms cleaned that week I can look back and realize, wow it's been 3 months, I better go scrub some toilets before mold starts growing in there.

So what is this new idea?? Have you seen Julie & Julia the movie? Well I know I'm way behind the times here but I just saw it about a month ago. My new commitment is that I am going to follow (as best I can) the heavy duty schedule for one year and see how it goes. I figure next week we start a new month and kids just finished school - it is the perfect time to start a new routine for my life. Feel free to join me or just check in and laugh at me when I don't get my chores done - we all know I'll miss a day or two, or twelve. But I'm committed to doing my best and reporting honestly. Even if no one reads I think it will be handy for me to keep track of what I'm doing a little better.

One important reminder for myself as much as anyone else is that my whole goal is to find better ways to keep up with the daily 'to do's' without feeling like it takes over my life. I have little ones at home and they are my most important priority. I will not neglect my kids in order to have a clean house. So buckle up and here we go - I'll begin reporting next week.