Scratch that off the list.

My mum and I have devised a list of things that we would like to get done around the house before I move. To be honest … I devised and she has agreed to participate! Of course my list is very detailed and is about 3 pages long and her list is a little more realistic and manageable. We have decided to tackle things like cleaning out the linen closet, sorting towels that have migrated all over the house, cleaning and organising the space under the stairs and basically doing a “mini” sort of all the things she is ready to get rid of in the house and do a deep clean while we are at it.

I am still laughing at how I managed to convince her to take on such a task … “didn’t she know that I would be gone for two years or longer and she sure is not going to want to do it alone. Besides, anything that she might want to get rid of I could sell in my garage sale!” Clever, I know.

Return towels to appropriate location. Check.
Remove crystal from cabinet, wash, return to cabinet. Check.
Sort, refold and discard various linens from the closet. Check.
Box 40 years of National Geographic Magazines. Check.
Empty pantry, re-paper shelves, replace contents. Check.

Before and After.


Cleaning and organising are some of my favourite things to do and I am so thankful that I have it to do this summer. I just have to keep reminding myself that if I don’t get it all done at once or if there are something s that just don’t ever get done, it is okay! Plus, I am excited about all the things that we will find to add to my garage sale collection. Mum has already made the first donation to the cause. We are not sure what item on the list will be checked off next … either my little brother B’s room (now that he no longer occupies it) or the garage. What do you think?