Post by dizzycooks on Dec 22, 2016 14:02:10 GMT -5
kelltothekell I haven't read it but I may need to. Like I said I'm running with this feeling because it's generally lacking and I just feel stressed. Honestly, we have a small house and not a lot of stuff so I can't get rid of much without moving into necessary/sentimental territory, but the paper, omg the paper. I've noticed junk piles growing and that needs to stop.
Post by NellieOleson on Dec 22, 2016 17:02:11 GMT -5
Kon Mari? I need to check this out. Clutter is stressing me out lately.
@scorpoiscuba - your garage sounds like our basement. My H has sooooo much stuff that he does nothing with, but can't get rid of because it's sentimental, thinks it's worth something, or it's too unique to part with. I mean, a lot of it is pretty cool, but there only so many weird, vintage knickknacks you can have on display in your house at one time.
I tried to get rid of stuff when we moved, but somehow I was left wondering how all of the stuff we brought with us fit into our tiny apartment. I have more to get rid of, but I'm storing stuff from a family friend that was originally being stored at my mom's. She's been told she has till June to get it out though, or I'm finding a way to get rid of it all.
I think somewhere between Christmas and my birthday (about 6 weeks) I'm going to seriously declutter. I'm not great at it, but my mom might help.
M is down for a nap, but she's up there babbling to herself. I'm going to give S an early supper and then he's going to his Christmas concert. I'm staying home with M so my mom can go with H (I went to the afternoon show), when she goes to bed, I'm going to wrap a few presents, or possibly do some tidying. I need to figure out where to find boxes for some of the stuff. My mom is getting a diaper box, but that's where my ideas end. Cereal boxes maybe.
My BFF came over and we exchanged gifts. She loved the stocking I made for her LO, and we gave her a GC for the movie theater with an offer for babysitting for her and her H. She gave us 2 jars of homemade pickles (!!!!) and a homemade candle that smells like lemon meringue pie!
I think I need to pack Christmas up alone this year and get rid of some things....
This is happening this year. I have 2 whole totes of things I don't like and therefore don't even put up. This year I'm taking them to Goodwill. I'm done storing them.
I think I need to pack Christmas up alone this year and get rid of some things....
This is happening this year. I have 2 whole totes of things I don't like and therefore don't even put up. This year I'm taking them to Goodwill. I'm done storing them.
I have the opposite problem. I have a lot of tree decorations, but almost nothing else.
De cluttering- yes! I am a bit of a hoarder as I am always trying to fix or repurpose broken things and sentimental!!!Plus with an entire barn to collect things in I have all the room. BUT with the thought of moving it all in the fairly nearish future I have been on a mega stuff removal program. I have been ruthless. In other news gawddang I love this time of year. People are in a fairly good mood. There is lots of family time and good food. Lights on strings make me happy. Pepermint+chocolate. Giving things to others. Snuggling by a fire. Being snowed in. An excuse to dress up my kiddo in something other than a fleece onesie. Ahhhh my heart is full.
I want wiiiiine. Christmas wrapping, which I intend to do some of tonight, would be much more fun with wine. At least M is in a good mood tonight and should be ready to go to bed soon. Although she keeps trying to eat my toes through my slippers.
Post by crimsonandclover on Dec 23, 2016 3:42:45 GMT -5
Well, the stomach bug got me. But at least I should be alright by Christmas judging on how fast the rest of the family has recovered. DD3 is now miraculously the only hold out.
crimsonandclover - hope you feel better soon!! A stomach bug is no fun :/
Well, DH is in the dog house. We went to marriage counseling over the summer because he spilled something incredibly personal of mine to his parents.
And last night, sitting on the couch with his parents - he did it AGAIN! He told them something we both agreed would not be discussed with them EVER! I left the room. He came upstairs and for the first time in our marriage, I cussed him out. He apologized and said he wasn't thinking. He apologized again this morning.
This is a marriage - there should be some things just between us! Ugh! If his parents weren't already in the nursery/guest room, he'd be in there for the next week!
I guess it's back to counseling for us ... but can you counsel someone out of having their head up their ass?!?!? His parents are here for a week and it's Christmas so I cannot be a huge dick for a week but when they leave - we are going to have to work on this big time.
14joa31 I am sorry your dh did that. There's a book called Boundaries in Marriage, I've read the regular one bc mom issues, if you can get your dh on board to read it, it might be helpful. I'd also consider saying something to his parents if you think they'd be receptive. Maybe they can stop him if he starts sharing too much and remind him that it's not their place to be involved? Anyway, if you need a last minute gift idea for him, perhaps a dog house would be appropriate.
crimsonandclover all the healthy vibes to you! I hope dd3 stays healthy! scorpioscuba I need that Irish cream in my life. It won't happen for Christmas, but maybe next week. We had friends over last night which was a ton of fun. My house is clean and I felt so young and carefree (kids were sleeping). The. I realized it was almost midnight. Oh my am I tired today. Dh had to work today, but he's leaving at 1130 so we can take the girls to the Macy's Christmas display. I fear the line today, but there's not much I can do. Then tonight we are going to church. It's going to be a crazy long day, but hopefully we can relax tonight.
Post by NellieOleson on Dec 23, 2016 9:44:12 GMT -5
silverspoon - That's exactly what I did last night. Sipped a glass of that over ice while we watched a Christmas movie. My H said his was "too thick" so I drank his glass, too. Loser. Ha.
crimsonandclover - I hope you feel better soon! Keeping my fingers crossed for dd3 to stay healthy as well.
14joa31 - Ugh. Just ugh. Aren't these the post it note people, too? Bless you for letting them stay at your house for a week.
I hope your H can somehow make it up to you. It sounds like it was a genuine accidental foot in his mouth situation, but that doesn't make it any easier on your end.
NellieOleson - these are the post-it people. On the one hand, they drive me nuts. On the other hand, they are out here for a week to watch my kids while daycare is closed. So it's a delicate balance ... but I may need to get Xanax or something before their next visit ...
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