Motivation

I am motivated by the strangest things sometimes. I was totally exhausted after a long day entertaining the kids. We went to the water park for about 3 hours came home and then Angie took the older ones bowling for Mackenzi's b-day. I hope that they all had fun because I am seriously tired today. Anyways back to the motivation thing. I was sitting at my desk typing yesterday--I was really grossed out at how dusty the desk was (not just lent but thick dustwith cobwebs--YUCK) I should have taken a picture.....and so I decided that I needed to dust my house. This is by far my most least favorite thing and I really haven't done it in a few weeks. Well, from that one thing lead to another and I found myself indulging into OCD cleaning Jenny or mini Dottie (Doug's definition) Remember I was tired!! After several hours of cleaning (Doug wasn't home so I thought what the heck!) I completed my whole house. It felt so good to finish it all because normally I do it over a couple of days. So to have it all done in one sitting was great. This morning I woke up with all intentions to maybe veg or read but I got this notice and my thought process changed.

This is our biannual trash pick up. It is the greatest thing you can put anything out on your curb and I mean ANYTHING and the city will pick it up for FREE. I thought it was time to go through the kids rooms since about every six months I try and dejunk. Anyways, I am happy to say that I went through my boys rooms, and Taylor's and got rid of a lot of unneccessary items. (the best part was I did it alone and was able to throw all away the junk--if you know what I mean) No interruptions of "mom I need that, please don't throw that away!" or "that was from ____". So I quickly threw it all in a trash bag and sent it away with mr. trash man. The best part was everything is better organized into containers. I also remembered that the young women are in need of fabric because they are learning how to quilt. Perfect--I can get rid of fabric I have had for a few years!!

I think I could open up my own container store full of toys and this isn't even half of my kids stuff! (So sad!!) Needless to say I am pleased with the results. But, do you think my children have enough toys??? My word..... after taking these pictures I am a bit embarrased. It is amazing how good you feel after doing something like this. It really rejuvenated me!


Being so productive and all I didn't stop there! I knew that July was a monsterous month for me with so many birthdays so I went to Wal-mart and stocked up my supply of cards. I also got together a package and am waiting to mail it! Now since it is nearly 4pm I totally stink and desperately need a shower before going up to the orthopedic welcome dinner. Hey, at least I don't have to worry about cooking dinner!

packages ready to be sent!

**What motivates you?**