In my first post I briefly mentioned that I have a slight case of OCD. Well, let me explain... Growing up, my house was a disaster zone. Disgusting, unorganized, cluttered...and etc.! My mother constantly lost things like her shoes, purse, and keys. It made me NUTS! By the time I was in high school I started to become obsessed with cleaning and organizing my room. This included organizing my closet and drawers by colors and styles. I even organized my caboodle. Yes, I said caboodle. :) During college I lived in a dorm and made sure everything was perfect in my room. I straightened items on my one dresser and desk as often as need be. I can/could tell if things are even slightly moved. It makes me feel nutty. Honestly, it makes me feel like I may lose control. If one thing is moved or out of place then who's to say 10 other things won't follow. Catch what I'm saying?
Now I know I may sound crazy because Jack (and if we're so lucky, our future children) will definitely test my limits. I fully understand this. (I have been able to keep up just fine with all the cleanliness of our apartment so far.)
When it comes to organization I suppose cleanliness goes hand in hand with it. I enjoy a clean house. It makes my heart smile. Can vacuuming be listed as one of my favorite hobbies? I genuinely missed cleaning the floors while pregnant (I had to stop around 6.5 months because of sciatica and way too many aches). I enjoy making lists and obsessively cleaning out my emails and text messages. I get crazy when I see that Kerry's email has some ridiculous number of unread emails! C'mon, just delete them. I enjoy a nice clean desk and organized piles of work. I even like when things can have their own place inside my purse (which has now turned into a diaper bag). When I taught, this was challenge. It wasn't easy cleaning up after 7 and 8 year olds compulsively - but I did it!
I like (or should I say love) symmetry and am a very "type A" kind of person (like you couldn't tell after reading this). Oh and I actually look forward to adding labels to everything Jack brings to school. :::Sigh::: I LOVE labels.
With all this said... let me know if you ever need help cleaning/organizing your closet(s). You can hang with Jack (because he does go with me everywhere) and I'll get to work. I also think I have a good eye for room layouts and picture walls.
That boy will end up being just like ya. :) I got that way when Luca was came about and I am still. I dated a girl years ago who would get up at 2 am and wash the walls. I got used to clean and I liked it so much I decided to keep it that way. My X was a slob lol and we faught all the time. Needless to say things are clean. Luca has specific places for his toys and will even tell you when something is a mess (IE. an oil stain on the road :) They pick up our habits but some are good to have.
ReplyDeleteTina, I hope he picks up a healthy organizing/cleaning habit! There was a running joke while i was pregnant that I was going to have Jack cleaning as soon as he can sit up. lol :) Btw, Luca is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI am the SAME way with compulsive organization :) if I ever get stressed, instead of eating my emotions or going to the bottle, I clean. I organize. & then I feel better. You are definitely not alone there! I am excited to find new ways to clean when I have a baby someday, including natural cleaners. Jack is adorable too with all that hair! So cute :)
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