31 Days to Clean- Having a Martha House the Mary Way

Alright dear readers! I am finally going to start this! I bought this ebook, 31 Days to Clean- Having a Martha House the Mary Way, a few months ago. Right before I went to California actually.

 

I have wanted to work on it and have read a lot of it but haven't done the actual work involved. So, here I am today telling you that I am going to start today! 

If you want to know more about this, check out the website. It is a great ebook for only $4.99. You can order it through the sidebar right now!!

I know that I have talked with Sarah (my bestie) about doing this challenge together. She is tired from being pregnant and all but getting her house in order would help a lot too! The great part about this is that the Martha challenges or chores don't take long. Once day you clean out your fridge. One day you clean your oven. Plus the Mary challenges help you in a different way.  Anyone can spend 10-15 minutes a day working over your house! 

I know that being a stay-at-home mom has made me realize that I have to set goals each day to be productive. Otherwise I get sucked into the internet and don't accomplish much other than taking care of my child. I much prefer when I cross off most of the things on my list and my hubby comes home to a clean house. I know it improves my mood too because I actually "accomplished" something! 

There are a couple different ways you can approach the 31 days. You can follow their challenges as outlined in the book or you can create your own 31 days of chores. Well, since I am not one who listens very well when told what to do, I will be creating my own list. As I accomplish them, I will mark them off. For the time being I will have a page dedicated to the 31 days and my list of what I accomplish. 

Won't you join me in doing some Fall cleaning?!?!?

I'd like to...

This post is my way of posting and updating and being random all at the same time...

I'd like to....

• eat what I want without thinking about how I shouldn't be eating certain things because I need to lose these last 12 pounds.
• be done with my diet.
• have confidence that I would actually keep this weight off. 
• stop griping about my diet now.
• magically know if we should add on to our house, buy a house, or build a house.
• know if I really want to have kids two years apart.
• know if three years apart would be better than two. 
• win a makeover show ( I have two pairs of pants I can fit right now)
• know what my "style" is.
• go shopping for some clothes that fit.
• get rid of my baby belly (although it was so worth it).
• read the rest of Super Baby Food.
• tell you how much I love Babywise because it has worked great for us. 
• read a new book. 
• get a pedicure.
• go on a date with Mr. Magnificent.
• get more slobbery kisses from Jorja (baby M.).
• spring clean my house.
• sew my latest organizer order.
• sew a diaper bag that I bought and cut out the fabric for because it is super cute.
• sell said diaper bag. 
• eat bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies (can you tell I'm hungry).
• tell you how much I have learned about myself in the bible study I am doing right now but I don't know if you want to know lol!
• call my dad and grandpa and tell him how much their (great)granddaughter has changed.
• have some time with my sisters without our little munchkins.
• hear what you have to say!
• make Jorja a quiet book!

I'm back, kinda....

I truly apologize for my absence. My grandfather passed away August 22 at the sweet old age of 92. We were blessed that he was able to pass away peacefully at home. Since my father passed away in 2008, I am the only grandchild and I have been busy taking care of everything.

We made a whirlwind trip to California and back. God has taken care of this entire situation!! It amazes me even though I shouldn't be surprised. Jorja and I are still trying to get back in the groove of things.

Did I mention that I decided to stop breastfeeding in the middle of all of this? No? Oh well, that will be another post in itself!

Again, I haven't forgotten you, I will return soon! Thank you for understanding!!