I hate cleaning.
I don't even know what else to say tonight, after spending four hours at Gemmel (a good hour and a half of that spent trying to rid the fridge of some Karo syrup-like substance), after a day full of trying to get my seventh graders to think they do indeed need to do something in this last month of school, after way too much time this morning spent trying to find a bra.
But. Tonight I get to sleep upstairs, with the big window letting in a cool breeze and with this incredible feeling of adventure, of happy realization that (since everything is lost in boxes) I do not need most of what I have managed to collect over the years. ----- I have been floating around with something like what I felt as a child about Christmas, and the day after, when I would line up all of my gifts and look at them, turn them over in my hands and still feel the excitement of the "newness" of them. I am so grateful for this house, and for this change in my life I think I have very much needed.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
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Amen! I hate cleaning, too. Especially since Evan was born, our house hasn't had a good top to bottom since we moved in. There are just too many other, better, things to do. I LOVE the quote about laundry!
Laura, I'm so happy for you. I so remember the excitement that came with our first home. Being a homeowner brings with it a lot of trials and hard work, but it is SO worth it.
HOME... what a fantastic concept.
Love,
Melissa
PS--We JUST got around to unpacking the last of our boxes from our move two years ago. Upon opening them, most of the items went straight to Goodwill. I figured, "Hey. We haven't even thought about these items for two years, let alone needed them. Perhaps someone else can get more use out of them!" Good luck with the unpacking and organizing!
I'm so happy for you, Laura. I can relate, so much to this feeling -- and the realization about crap, and not needing it. I've been going through my/our things periodically for the last few years and throwing away bags and bags of junk until I think we're almost to the point of not having much left to throw away, except crap furniture next time we move. It's a good, free feeling.
Enjoy your Christmas. :)
One of the things I love most about moving (and there are several things, although I'm growing to hate the actual process) is the opportunity to get rid of things. I think about every little thing in the house before I pack it, and a lot of stuff always ends up in the garbage or at Goodwill. And afterward, I always feel unloaded and fresh.
Cleaning can be a super big pain but it can be therapeutic. It sounds like this cleaning job is overwhelming!
There's a reason why moving is considered one of the most stressful events in our lives. No stability and starting over is tough. Once you find a home for everything you'll feel so much better Laura!
Yes, the dance party picture is of my elder sister Jamie! Sadly, I was too tired and hungry to dance. We need groceries so badly!
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