Smart Habit Saturday

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I didn't spend 15 minutes every day working on my studio (office/craft room) this week but I did spend two good days cleaning up. The first day I walked into it and about wanted to cry because I was so everwhelmed that I didn't even know where to start. You never feel that way do you? Finally I started throwing everything that didn't belong in there into boxes and got it out. I also got my knitting supplies organized which had been taking over because I've been knitting up a storm lately.

The next day my girls helped by putting away everything in the to-go boxes. My three year old put away an entire box of stuff by herself for the first time! She was excited to help so that was my clue that it would be a good teaching moment. I sat down with her and we talked about where each thing belonged. She went on her way and in a few minutes she returned with an empty box. I was excited but she was even more excited about what she had accomplished! As far as I know she put everything away properly because I haven't found any suprises. My older kids used to like to hide things instead of putting them away so then they just got to try again. They have finally figured out that it's easier to put things away correctly the FIRST time. It's easier AND it makes your Mother happier!

The second day I also vacuumed and dusted every square inch of my studio. It's looking better and there is room now to start doing paperwork. See? I can do this! I think I can. I think I can. Stay tuned for more excitment next week!

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