Get Er Done

I sometimes feel overwhelmed by my household duties. I probably wouldn't if I could learn to just stay on top of it, right? But I LOVE a clean home. I am happier when it is. So are Tyson and Lydia, so that makes it all worth it. The spirit is more present, we are more productive and it just feels better. However, I don't wish to spend my entire day or rest of my life cleaning. This summer I have compiled a this list of reminders. I got them from YOU! Yes you. Ok maybe not YOU, but people I have observed or talked to about this idea...family, girl friends and even from spending time cleaning the temple.

Tyson has since added another one more to the list, something I don't do that drives him nuts. Ha ha. I printed off a few copies and posted them in my home to remind me and Tyson.

Goodrich Family’s

Clean & tidy reminders:

If you get it out. You put it away.

Make the bed right after you get out of it.

Start the day off with an empty dishwasher.

Empty vehicles & bags after each outing.

Put clothes away when you take them off.

Rinse and put dishes in washer after each meal.

Take care of mail immediately.

Find a place for everything.

Only touch it once.

10 minute tidy every day

It has been over 2 weeks now and the reminders have actually helped. They are simple enough. Have I been perfect at it? Heavens no. But I have improved and I am more conscientious and hopefully am teaching Lydia good habits too.

I think the theme of my reminder should really be, Get er done now! It is so easy to just put off, and get to it later, we all know it is not going anywhere....but it is so much better if I do it right when it needs to be done.

Well....enough said about this. If you have secrets that help you....please do share!