Week one of March really took some thinking and reflection. Here are some of my thoughts and answers to questions in the book, One Year to an Organized Life.
Work was not (didn't seen to be) a burden to my parents, as far as paper was concerned. They seemed to enjoy what they did even though at times the work was very stressful. Paper was usually dealt with quite well. We had piles from time to time but for the most part Mom kept the papers filed away in a cabinet or in the trash. And she tried to teach us to clean up after ourselves, but to look at my house, you'd wonder if that lesson stuck!
As an adult, and mother of five, I realize how much work my mom did when we were at school. I remember, as a teen, thinking that my mom didn't do a whole lot. Now I know all too well how wrong I was. Being a stay-at-home / work-at-home mom takes a lot of self-discipline and organization! My mom kept our home running smoothly; more smoothly than I've ever given her credit for. THANKS, MOM!
I loved school. I still love to learn, but have also learned to love learning through doing and experiencing, not just book and paper and pen learning.
In our marriage, I handle the day to day business of life. I pay the bills, organize the utilities, make the calls, and file the papers. I am appreciated for these tasks. I know that by doing them, I take a heavy burden off my man. I enjoy having control of these day to day items and I have no desire to hand this responsibility over to another. I'd hand over the housework before I'd hand over the business work.
I used to be a very organized person. I think that I had to mature very quickly when I jumped into my marriage and became a mother that first year. Then more babies and tragedy followed closely. I have let things like paper and clutter pile up and become a disorganized mess.
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