Since I've been on bedrest, I've noticed several things about me that I hadn't in the past. I've decided to air my dirty laundry here for everyone to scoff at!
A.) I'm a control freak (this one will have sub-headings)
-I like need things done a certain way. For example, the counters need to be washed a certain way, the butter dish needs to be in the right spot, Bianca's tray needs to be clean and not in the sink, no water stains on the counters. The list could go on and on and on...
-Toys need to be in their place. If they are put in the wrong place, I will move them. Sounds crazy with two kids under 3, huh?
-All chairs have to be pushed in, Annika has already caught onto this and will push in her chair. What a good girl!
-Bath toys need to be taken out of the bath, no ifs ands or buts about it. They should be in the basket, or on the ledge to dry and be sanitized.
-Curtains should be opened to let in the light. I hate dark rooms, it drives me nuts.
B.) It really bothers me when the girls clothes don't match, or aren't cute.
C.) They have to sleep in pajamas. I know they don't care, but I do.
D.) Annika has to have her hair done. It drives me nuts when it's messy and frizzy.
E.) I hate socks. I rarely wear them, ever. Unless I go somewhere in the winter.
F.) I've come to realize that I need to go to Target once a week. Not being able to go, just to look, has killed me! It's my happy place (that's a whole other post).
G.) I need sweets. I'm addicted and can't seem to get over it. Cookies, cake, whatever, as long as it's sweet.
H.) I love coffee. I know that's not that weird, but being a responsible preggo, I've cut out that as far as caffeine. I still drink my coke though!
I.) The girls have to be thoroughly cleaned after meals. Brian won't always do it, and it bugs the crap out of me (sorry babe...).
J.) Our house could be vacuumed every day, but it's not. It drives me nuts that it isn't, but who has time for that these days?
K.) I hate full garbages. They drive me crazy.
Ok, so I'm anal about a lot of household things, but there are somethings that I really let go:
1.) I hate putting laundry away. Brian gets so irritated with it cause my clean clothes just sit on my dresser in the closet... FOR MONTHS!
2.) I hate emptying/loading the dishwasher. But, it drives me nuts when there are dishes in the sink.
3.) I don't care if my bed is made. I'm just going to get into it again later!
4.) As long as the house doesn't look cluttered, I don't care what the closets look like. They are a disaster! But, it drives me nuts if the cupboards are messy. It doesn't make sense, but oh well!
Alright. I think I will be done before I need to pop another happy pill! So there you go, I'm slightly crazy and I'm ready to own up to it. I dare you all to do the same. It's pretty therapeutic! I promise, you'll feel better! Leave me a comment if you take me up on my dare!
dear god girl. my house would make you insane. i am so with you on target. i swear the lights in there must hypnotize you or something. i have to go weekely and have to buy. it's a compulsion.
Posted by: zoe | February 20, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I am so with on the clothes. My husband thinks I'm a freak, but I lay out clothes for him to dress her in everyday and I no longer give him choices because he will mix the outfits. Full garbage, why am I the only one capable of emptying it? I love Target.
Posted by: Robyn | February 19, 2008 at 09:25 PM
Seriously MIchelle we would get along soooo well. :) The only thing that I do on your list that you don't is make my bed everyday. I will make it right before we go to bed just so I can climb into flat, crisp sheets. So weird.
I was at Target twice today...unfortunately, it was to visit the pharmacy. Once for me, once for Reyna. We are both sick!
Posted by: Leslie | February 19, 2008 at 07:02 PM
i am totally opposite, except for E, F, and G! glad you are letting go a little! i think i may need to go the other way. it's not that i don't WANT organization, i just don't have time for it! ha ha! how's the nanny going???
Posted by: jessica | February 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM
Okay, I could pretty much just copy and paste your list...LOL!
Along with that happy pill, hook yourself up with some chocolate, and you'll be feeling better in no time!!! :-)
Posted by: Jessica | February 19, 2008 at 12:39 PM