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Ordinary Days but TGIM

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane, Ordinary Days

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I sometimes look forward to Monday-that is my life right now!  Busiest weekends ever-don’t get me wrong I love them-but my head spins.  Weekends are when all the action happens around here and they are busy as all heck.  I am the center of the storm, the air traffic controller, the pit stop, the answer to all questions, the coordinator of all schedules, the food maker, the soccer cleat finder.

This weekend:

Taxes paid.

Stations of the Cross Presentation for 8th graders and potluck.

Three soccer games.

Prom.

ACT.

Little Sibs Weekend-Patrick and Andrew visited Isaac and had so much fun.

College visits to Chicago.

Palm Sunday Mass (two hours in a hot stuffy church and we all made it, even Janey, by the seat of her pants).

Cramming for the ACT the night before, with a friend.

Andrew is a very passionate soccer player this season.

 

Jeff’s tax face.

Janey’s tax face.

On Sunday night I was looking at a disaster of a house and a laundry chute backing up to the first floor.  For some crazy reason I had enough energy to tackle it on Sunday night so I could start lovely Monday a little caught up-that was the only incentive I needed.  

And what a difference a little sunshine and warm temperatures make for me energy, and mood-wise.  We got a bike ride in, Janey loved it and giggled at every turn, and a few nice walks, and the boys played outside a ton.  I always say-if we could just skip winter-PERFECTION.  Straight from fall to spring.

Did you see the Pink Moon?

It is beautiful!

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  1. lindley says

    April 14, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    Exhausting weekends for sure—and we aren't even quite there! Today is a little treat though, a different Monday routine, since the rest of the week is shorter with Easter coming up. And a little rain for me, never hurts, helps me tackle what needs to be done! Loving this Monday, too! Happy Easter week!

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  2. Tess says

    April 14, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Sarah, you were in Chicago? I wish you'd told meโ€”I would have loved to see you if you had a few spare minutes! Let me know next time? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Also, Janey could not be any cuter. What an adorable little face!

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  3. Jen says

    April 14, 2014 at 10:12 pm

    I love your life. And your attitude about it! Rock on Mama! And that Janey is soooo cute.

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  4. Kelly Lynn says

    April 14, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    I love Janey's tax faceโ€ฆahhh I could eat her up!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Lbr says

    April 15, 2014 at 12:06 am

    I really enjoy your blog! Blessings!

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  6. Simply LKJ says

    April 15, 2014 at 2:04 am

    Oh my… Janey looks so much like you!!!

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  7. Joy says

    April 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a weekend. Makes me smile and want to cry at the same time. God bless you and your family!

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  8. Jessica Brown says

    April 15, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I like Monday's best too! What happened to the chalk board in your dining room?

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  9. ohio12 says

    April 15, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    What? No prom pictures???? PS: Mondays are not like this for us home school moms, but since I have never known any different, I am not too too jealous of your situation. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Mara says

    April 16, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Wow, that is a busy weekend!! I will quit my complaining!

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  11. Beth says

    April 22, 2014 at 4:57 am

    The pink moon was orange-peach here in Chicagoland and it was breathtaking! I hear you on the weekends – ;ast Saturday was the start of our soccer season and my husband had a golf tournament, so I had to pack up all four kids and be out the door by 8:30am for two soccer games, one birthday party and a two hour karate lesson. By the time we returned home at 3:30 we were all pooped! Come Monday, it looks like we had a frat party, minus the beer! My favorite day of the week is Tuesday, because I've set the house to rights and can sit down and play with the baby without the mess calling to me!

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  12. vera says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I am catching up… I have been on major computer hiatus! LOVE Janey's tax face. Cutie pie! She looks like a little girl Patrick, I think.

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It's a symbol of unselfishness, contentment, prudence and gratitude.  There is a certain peace about the ordinary.  It's the opposite of temporary-it holds the joy of contentment and gratitude and prudence all in one hand.  It's lends itself toward peace, and a settling in, not a constant search for more or less or anything.  Ordinary is authentic and good enough- in short it's a gem in disguise. ๐Ÿƒ
I love my home and I hope you do also. With all t I love my home and I hope you do also.  With all the imperfections and maintenance it requires, when I pull up and walk in I want to stay, to relax, to feel safe, for daily life to be easy, and to care for "home". I want simplicity, ease, convenience.  To me when my home is simple, without being filled to the brim of things that just take up space I love it best.  I hope if you've participated fully or even partially as time allowed in 40 Bags in 40 Days you've found that joy and pride in your home.  I plan to share more little challenges and tips as the year proceeds to trouble shoot areas and keep maintenance effortless and the house love flowing.  Daily life in our homes should bring us joy and ease while we care for our families, we should be thoughtful stewards of our money and of our time and simple living is the answer to that. 
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I think this is one of the best things about the 4 I think this is one of the best things about the 40 Bag decluttering process.  When I know what I have and have removed all that I don't, it cultivates more discretion and caution about what I bring back in.  I think there is also some realization of how much money is wasted on fads, or thoughtless purchases.  It's quite eye-opening.  I've become so much more careful, and find we all take better care of things, as do my children.
The final week of 40 Bags in 40 Days! I've tackle The final week of 40 Bags in 40 Days!  I've tackled all the areas of my home with exception of my oldest daughter's room (not the photo)- which she is excited to work on this week.
The simpler the room, the easier it is to clean an The simpler the room, the easier it is to clean and straighten up.  And then the more enjoyable it is to actually sit in that room.  It's not a hard equation, all it takes is ruthless purging-and not just little things but larger items also.  Functional furniture is the key and very few decorative pieces especially when children are in the home, makes life so much easier. 
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As we head into the last week of the 40 Bags in 40 As we head into the last week of the 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge I'm hearing from so many of you what a difference it has made in your appreciation of your homes, a certain contentment, and at the same time a thrill of looking in on the organized kitchen, closet and living space.  I agree!  I love purging, cleaning and organizing a space and then going back later that day just to get that wonderful sense of accomplishment.  It makes such a difference! 
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A lighter, fresher, calmer home is the result of de-cluttering.  I even had a participant who had been planning on listing her home, start 40 Days just to get her house ready to sell, and then was so ruthless in the process and also thrilled by the results that they decided to stay put in what seemed like a new home to them.  What a savings of time, money and energy. 
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Next week I will be talking maintenance and answer all questions! โ˜€๏ธ
Tips For Shared Kids Rooms- This bedroom has seen Tips For Shared Kids Rooms-
This bedroom has seen every configuration possible.  With kids spread out 18 years apart, I've had to be creative over the years-which I think is the key to sharing rooms.  It is all possible-I consider it a rare luxury and privilege to not have to share a room although I know that is not the norm today. 
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I like to create a simple look with white furniture (this ends up making room transitions easier also when moving someone out and someone else in.) I also like to match bedspreads for a cohesive look. 
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Clip on bed lights save space. 
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A simple shared book shelf can hold a child's special books and knick knacks and if necessary can be assigned per shelf.
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When my kids were younger I had my dad build me a large wooden roll out box for under each bed.  This held each child's toys. 
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All clothes are kept in a closet instead of dressers to save space.
I feel like I bailed on everyone following 40 Bags I feel like I bailed on everyone following 40 Bags progress and tips.  My excuse is the stomach flu ravaging us all here in the last week with me being the last to fall and the slowest to recover.  On top of that the weekend before I tried to roller blade (don't even ask how many steps I made it) and majorly bit it.  Thankfully I think I just sprained my arm. So I've been using one arm for nursing sick children back to health, and doing whatever cleaning and cooking and straightening I can do.  Alas, last week was a wash.  We have two weeks to go.  I'd like to continue and end on a high note.  How about you?  Even a little de-cluttering counts! Spring is in the air and I can't wait to throw open my windows and let fresh clean air circulate through my fresh clean orderly home. โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŒฑ
Especially where kids are concerned- we tend to th Especially where kids are concerned- we tend to think that the more things they have the happier and more occupied and loved they will feel.  Nothing can replace human interaction and I've found that too many toys has the reverse affect.  They cause overwhelm-just like us - we'd rather sit in an orderly space than one filled with too many things to do and too much stuff.
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When it comes to kids closets here are some tips-
1. Hand me downs don't all have to be received.  Or received at all.  Be choosy and keep just what they will use and need.
2. When children are presented with too many choices, tension and acrimony can exist.  Being able to open a closet with a reasonable amount of outfits can create more peace.
3. Cultivating independence in care of clothes is easier when there is less and the space is simplified and organized. 
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More tips coming on the blog this week.  I am moving my blog platform so I can't make any promises - it's under construction and that's exciting!
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