My New Mantra

Don't put it down put it away

Don't put it down put it away

Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away

Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away

Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away

Don't put it down put it away
Don't put it down put it away

Should I put it down? No! Put it Away!!

My mom has said my whole life that I leave a trail wherever I go. This isn't intentional laziness. I was never intentionally inconsiderate for the person who would have to pick up after me. I just never ever ever never realize that I do this. When I leave the living room to go to the kitchen I don't look behind me to see what else I could bring. This kind of innate organization doesn't come naturally to me.


This poses a challenge because disorganization and messiness can make me feel depressed. I feel most joy and satisfaction in a beautiful and functional home. I will work SO HARD to clean my entire house only to have it looking a shambles the very next day, or even after supper on the same day.

I first heard "Don't put it down, put it away" while listening to this series online. I will often listen to sermons or books on tape while I go about my daily doings. It really resonated with me. I started thinking - so that's how people can clean their homes and just 'spot treat' the rest of the week? So that's how I can avoid piles of stuff on my desk? So that's how I can keep the house comfortable for a surprise visitor?


Do any of you have a saying/mantra that keeps you motivated? All this to say, next time you see me - please, remind me: Don't Put It Down, PUT IT AWAY!

This Week's Fare

Monday - Oven Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes and Green Beans - Mom and Dad are joining us!

Tuesday - Maple Glazed Salmon Fillets with a Salad from my Mom's Garden

Wednesday - Ask my Mom. We're at her place for supper tonight (it's SURE to be great!)

Thursday - Fresh Tomato Sauce over Pasta with a Green Salad and Baguette

Friday - Homemade Mac and Cheese with Cut Up Veggies

Saturday - We are honored to attend a very special wedding. I believe spit-roasted pork is on the menu! I hope to get a few dances in with Cory while a friend cuddles Henry :)

Sunday - Because of Evening Worship we usually just snack on toasted bagels, popcorn, etc.

A Little Bit of Energy

Henry is almost 100% recovered from his cold, and I'm just out of the thick of it.

I had a little bit of energy today so, after Cory brought home our groceries (we usually enjoy shopping for groceries together, but since I was sick he offered to go for me - so sweet!) and we started to put them away I decided to reorganize my pantry cupboards. The baking and cooking ingredients were all mixed up, and I had plastic packages that needed to be emptied into their respective jars. Food items, or anything really, are so much prettier and healthier in jars rather than plastic.

Here is my before pantry cupboards (part way through the job)

And here is the after. . .

Much better.

After that I went through all my shoes and divided them into "keep". "second-hand", and "garbage" piles. I've been promising Cory I'd do this for a long time now. I was ruthless and he was happy.

Finally, my desk in the kitchen was getting a little out of hand. . .


20 minutes later. . .

I am slowly realizing that some of the jobs I put off really only take a few extra minutes, and the results are always so satisfying.

I think Cory and I are going to go for a small walk and have an easy breakfast supper tonight (he's craving breakfast sausage with friend onions and I'm not complaining!!).

Have a blessed Lord's Day tomorrow!