30 Days To A Clean Home - Day One

All in all I would say I had a decent day one. I got off to a far later start then intended (had intended to be "done" by about 6 or 7 pm) due to family arriving. Can't miss an opportunity to play with my nephew. And in true awesome aunty style, I had him fast asleep in my arms in moments. Between that and the thrown back (here's a hint, 130 lb women and 25 lb frozen turkeys do not mix) it could have been a recipe for disastor...or at the least, serious procrastination and the "I don't wannas." Complete with sticking out tongue. Fortunately, it wasn't.

One thing I am doing during this trial that I have never done before is keep a trial journal. In it I am writing down the excuses, moods, and any ideas that pop into my head as I go. I also have my initial plan on the first page and the "as I see it" to do list. The purpose behind this is too help me keep my focus, I'm building a habit here, and you have to remain focused on it and the little quirks of it in order for it to be successful. Perhaps I should say that I am undoing bad habits. :)

When I started today, my mood was rather lethargic and frankly kind of grumpy. Just looking at the pile of dishes sent my brain running for cover. Its amazing how that happens. It took me 3 15 minute sessions (with breaks, I'm not a masochist) but I conquered the dishes. And survived to tell the tale. I guess housework won't kill you, but the jury's still out...you'll know by the end of the 30 day trial!

Some excuses my brain conjured up:

• I have no energy (true, but I can sit on a computer can't I? That's what I thought.)
• My back hurts (also true, but see above.)
• I'm off my scheduled time (time is irrelevant anyway, but funny.)
• It can wait til later (sure, but can I? Nahhh)
• The spawn is already in bed, so it will have to wait until tomorrow (good point, but that's when piling becomes a handy trait.)

Once I started getting some momentum, I actually started to feel more energetic and my back wasn't hurting as bad. Although, I can blame that on the drugs. :) That energy lead to more things getting accomplished, which left me with a pleasant feeling. There is peace in a clean and empty space. The only downside currently is my mind is a little ticked that I have not journaled or written yet today, and automatically assumes that I now will not have time. Yeah right, I have two hours...just need to start. Another thing I noticed is that I was forgetting the timer occasionally and even more so my Ipod. Guess that is another habit to instill during this.

Accomplishments:

• Dishes - 3 15 minute sessions, plus I whipped up the dinner dishes before sitting here to blog.
• Load of Laundry - Technically two, but I'm not counting the one that was in the washer already...in dire need of a rewash.
• Swish And Swiped
• Swept the Floor - I had time at the end of my last 15 of dishes.
• Cooked Dinner
• Took Out The Trash

And now I promised you pictures!