Something for the House

As a school teacher, I find it difficult to keep up on my chores during the week. By the time I fix dinner and do my "homework" (planning, grading, projects), it's time for bed. Before I know it, the weekend arrives--and my house is a mess! During the months of January and February, this problem compounded and I became overwhelmed. Even when I got a couple of snow days, I found myself avoiding our cluttered office because I didn't know where to start. I know this is sad because I don't even have kids yet, but I think I make enough messes for several people. My mother always said I leave a trail wherever I go, and my husband now heartily agrees :)

I've been reminded this week of something that worked pretty well for me last Spring. After trying (and failing) numerous chore charts, I began to make myself simply do something "for the house" each evening, no matter how small. For instance, tonight I cleaned the bathroom sink, picked up clutter around the living room, and am doing a load of laundry. My husband cleaned up the supper dishes. Some nights, I may do as little as go through the mail basket. The point is, even if I don't accomplish much, I will feel better because I did something!