New Year's resolutions

I've never been one for big new year's resolutions. But try to aim for goals that are set. Some how it seems more do able. 2 years ago, it was to loose weight, and I did. 30 lbs to be exact. Last year it was to keep it off. That didn't go as well as I would have liked but 12 months later and I had only gained back 5 lbs I haven't gotten too hard on myself. This year I am concentrating on my house keeping skills.

It's no secret I'm am not a clean freak. Some people can't sleep knowing there's dishes in the sink. I have never had even an inkling of that problem. The result can be a very disorganized mess. I will do my deep cleaning like most people, however, I will just pick up a pile of crap and disinfect what's under it and set it back down.

Now with 4 kids, a husband, 2 old hairy dogs and a home office this life style was not working any more. I have started to hate the mess, the clutter and the constant cleaning that never goes away. So, that is my goal for 2011. To be a better house keeper.

I am starting it simple. Baby steps to success! In 2 week increments I add a new thing to keep up on. By writing it out I hope it motivates me to keep going.

Jan 1- Jan 14- keep dishes done, sink cleaned out constantly!
Jan 15-Jan 31- keep kitchen counters cleared of all non esential things
Feb. 1- Feb 14- Keep front room picked up and dusted once a week
Feb. 15-Feb 28- upstairs hallway clear of "stuff"
Mar 1-Mar 14- floors vaccummed every other day
Mar 15- Mar 30- make bed every day

etc, (more to come on the list)

3 steps in and I'm loving the results. Easton actually said it bugs him because the dishwasher is always dirty. I put them away to0 fast! Ha ha! That is one of the best compliments I could ask for.

Here's to a years worth of goals. Cheers!