The back door area I cleaned the catchall table by the back door, the coat hooks, the bookshelf end of the computer desk, and the footstool after CPEP (ACT prep summer class) this afternoon.
Before
Then, using my Flylady training, I set up my containers to give away, put away, and throw away.
I wiped everything down and swept behind the furniture and curtains.
Now, at least for a few minutes, I have a decent back door area. As a bonus, when I was putting things away I found four cups, a spoon, a pair of Nica's sandals, and some of the girls' clothes.
Just what I need on the coat hooks: purse, one diaper bag, stocked and ready to go, and my school bag since I am teaching half a day and have a professional development day soon.
In order to keep myself motivated, I am posting my list of things to clean and organize this summer. Then, each day I will post a before and after pic, marking off one thing each day-- at least and hopefully. Here is a preliminary list: Catchall by the back door. Computer desk (may have to be done repeatedly) Top of the gun safe Entertainment center (may have to be done one section at a time) Toys (done during nap time) My dresser (may have to be done repeatedly) DH's chest of drawers Bathroom cabinet Bathroom shelves Closet (may have to be done in sections) Changing table My bedside table His bedside table Desk Pantry (may have to done in sections) Dining room cabinets Kitchen cabinets Top of each refrigerator Catchall by the front door Toys (in the other pile, also done during nap time) Cedar Chest Joey's closet Joey's chest of drawers Joey's book shelf and desk Girls' closet (may have to do in sections) Bookshelf Chest of drawers Linens Kids' bathroom cabinets Front porch (may have to be done repeatedly) This looks like a good start, not totally overwhelming but a little to do each day. Yes, I think so.
