So I'm in a bit of a snit today. Which I always hate to admit. But I have to admit... it happens. And I know I'm not the only one, which is why I'm admitting my snittiness right here on my blog for all the world to see. It's a of a leap of faith but it's just who I am. Below there is a smattering - a plethora, if you will - of documented reasons why I am in such a lovely mood. Oh, there are more reasons than what you see here, believe me. Sooooooo many more. But these are the only ones I had the guts to show. And just say a silent prayer of thanks that these are all I'm showing ;)
Let's start with the kitchen and the pile of dishes such as I've never faced in my sink before at any time in my entire life. How this happened I'm still clueless. It just did. And the dishwasher has had to be unloaded for about a week now - no seriously, an entire week. Have I mentioned how much I detest my dishwasher? I do. I absolutely detest it. But that's a whole different rant. And as you can see, I took the picture as faaaaaar away as possible, such is my embarrassment.
Ahhhh, the wii controllers and all the video games, TV controllers, blah, blah, blah. Love it. Love that there's a huge basket not 2 feet away to contain everything, but they just can't seem to make it in there.
DOG AND CAT HAIR ALL OVER MY VELVET COMFORTER! AARGH!!!
The endless laundry basket. It multiplies over night while we sleep. And this is just one child's basket. Good thing they supposedly do their own laundry. And as you can see from the pictures of both of their rooms, they keep the rest of their laundry all over their floor so they know where all articles of clothing are at all times. Along with everything else they own. On the floor. Including a very confused cat. Can you find her? (kind of like Where's Waldo, huh)
Let's drop down lower to some other favorite things that drive me completely insane. Ah, the fur roller. Isn't it nice that my kids want to appear neat (even though you've seen how they really live)? Now if they could only throw away the used roller sheets....... And what do we have here? Something I can attest to that wasn't there the day before. How these HUGE balls of dog fur all of the sudden appear and blow through the house like tumbleweeds, I do not know.
Now, here's an oldie-but-goodie I've lamented about before. DUST. My arch nemesis. See the circle on my red shelf? I JUST DUSTED. How dust can ruin my life so quickly infuriates me on a daily basis. It's not like we live in a windy dust bowl. Okay, yes we do. We live in southern California. And the wind blows a lot - that's why every season here is fire season and it's already in the 80's (soon to be in the 90's and then 100's and boy will I be a pleasure to be around then). So I just answered my own question - I am destined for a life of dust until we escape :(
And last but certainly not least, power cords. Love those power cords. Cords, cords, cords. All over the freaking house. In every corner, behind every piece of furniture, and just to top it off, always covered with dust. I'm always waiting for that "Christmas Story" moment when we plug one too many cords in and the sparks start to fly.
I'm not even going to TOUCH my issues with cleaning bathrooms. No, no... can't even GO there.
Well, I suppose I have stalled long enough and need to start the laundry, and the vacuuming, and the cleaning, and the dishes. And did I mention we have absolutely no food whatsoever and I need to go to the grocery store too? No? Well, that's going to be fun too. And you can bet there will be some diet Coke and some Ruffles in my bag! That's right baby!
Sigh. It's times like these that I feel so...... small. Do you know what I mean? Usually I can keep it together pretty well. Not always easy, but I mean, I can do it - I can do it and keep my head above water. I run a really, really busy family. Crazy busy. I have some time to myself. I remember birthdays. I read my scriptures. I say my prayers. I try to help out. I have projects. I have a nutsy life with all the "stuff" just like everyone else. And I usually do a pretty good job. But sometimes things just pile up. Really though, the only way through it...... is through it. Is to plow your way right through. So....... here I go :)
Glad I got that out.
6 comments:
So happy to see that your house is normal, Megan! :) All of those things make me crazy too but I just have to take it a day at a time. Today I will tackle bathrooms, tomorrow floors, etc. Dust is my enemy too, I hate to dust but I hate to look at it too! :) Good luck with your many chores! You can get through it, you are awesome!!!
Oh ya... I feel your pain. My house is ridiculous right now and I swore up and down today was the day I stayed home and faced the music... well, my sister in law went in labor so I've been at the hospital all day and probably won't be home until tonight. Tomorrow we've got stuff going on, so looks like maybe next week sometime? I know I was born to have a maid... I just know it.
Megan-
I don't even DARE post pics of my house right now. Since finding out I was expecting I have not been on top of my house AT ALL. Yeah, that is 3 months worth of CRAP piles everywhere.
So, I certainly feel your pain. I do.
I believe you just wrote a universal list, because I, too, have dishes, and laundry and cords, and empty cupboards and dust and dustbunnies and piles of paper and clothes on the floor and I think the word verification for me says it perfectly: Prounat. That's all you can really do, right?!
Hi Meg, thanks for coming by my blog. You have a great one. I hope you don't mind if I follow along for a while! :)
Oh gosh, I am so glad you posted this today. I have felt this way for about a week. It makes me want chocolate and diet DP, bad! I am constantly trying to keep up with house stuff, but it just seems to multiply....and all I have is one dog, a husband and an almost 1 year old son! Dishes, laundry, stuff everywhere makes me want to scream! I've been so stressed about it this week, I can't sleep. I know, that's ridiculous!! I am trying to tackle it all today. That's funny too, because I took a picture of one of my messes that I need to work on today, but I didn't post it! :)
I hope you get a lot done, and enjoy your Ruffles and diet coke!!
ps....my husband lived in S. CA for many years....Twenty nine palms. We're in Ft Worth, TX now.
I LOVE you Wild Child!!! This post made my day. I, too, am overwhelmed by testosterone. "Use a dish, toss it in the sink without rinsing" is their motto. Tumbleweed dog hair balls roll through my house minutes after vacuuming. And, not only do my boys have lots of cords, they have to be linked to each other's rooms with a cable upon which I continually trip! Etc.,etc.,etc.
I enjoyed your "rant" so much that I might be able to skip the one I wish I could have!
Thanks!
Post a Comment