Whew!

I'm not sure why it always seems to end up this way, but, it seems I never spend my Memorial day relaxing, barbecuing  and paying tribute to those who have served to maintain my ability to do what I do. Instead, I seem to fill each Memorial day cleaning or organizing my house! I'm hoping this year is the last. That I actually maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the year and during the weeks, instead of waiting until it is so bad that I need a three-day weekend to get it done!

Now, of course, some of the organization needing to be done had less to do with randomness and more to do with preparing our home for children, specifically a foster child. I organized and gathered all of our cleaning supplies and my craft stuff and put it in our freshly built locking cabinet. I am sure I'll later need to move prescription drugs and other beauty products, but for now, I'm happy with it. 

I also cleaned out my closet, and am not-so-patiently waiting for my hubby to take a break from his video game to move the file cabinet so I can organize that as well! 

Bonus, we found lots of stuff to donate to Goodwill so that will help with our taxes next year (as well as giving us more space). In that pile I've included my wedding gown. I had held onto it initially because I was convinced I wanted a trash the dress session, but if it hasn't happened by now, it isn't going to. I really can't think of another legitimate reason to keep it. I mean sure, it makes me a little sick to think we spent that much money on it, I wore it for a few hours, and now it is worth $36 in tax write-off. But hopefully this way, someone else can enjoy it for their few hours :) 

Well, I must get back to it, the kitchen and laundry won't do themselves. Also, I think it is time to nag the man again about that file cabinet! I hope you all enjoy your weekend and are able to take some time to honor those who keep us free.