I feel like I need a fresh start for this. I keep kicking around various cleaning, decluttering, and “make the house nice” goals. Some seem to work better than others, and I really need to maintain my gumption without burning out. I want to kick my butt in this direction daily. Many things can fall under this goal, as long as I keep making progress (or at least don’t fall behind).

I started Friday (but was too pooped to list everything after enjoying my saucy lemonade). I started by power cleaning the kitchen: dishes and rack washed & away, counters wiped, appliances cleaned, cabinet fronts wiped down, the sink shining, the microwave sparkling, floor swept & mopped (twice), garbage and recycling out, fridge weeded, the table tidied, the shelves decluttered.

I continued on with the hall: sweeping, mopping, emptying & wiping down the coat/shoe rack, putting the winter clothes away, replacing what we’re still using.

In our bedroom: picked up clothes, finished all the laundry, put it away, made the bed, dusted & vacuumed.

In Isak’s room: put away his clothes, toys & books.

In the living room: did the usual vacuuming and picking up, dusting and decluttering, and cleaned the tv & computer screens.

Today I went after the bathroom. I stripped and cleaned the shelves, the cabinets, the candleholders (cleaned off the spilled wax), fluffed up fresh towels, washed the sink, tub, and toilet (hardcore down on the knees, inside & out, with a rag cleaning!), behind the doors & toilet, the mirrors, the window nook, the bath toys, the potty seat & stool, the toothpaste spatter on the walls, and cleaned & refilled the soap container.

I’ve been on a bit of a rampage these last few days, but my plan is to get a system down and stick with it. A bit of Flylady for inspiration and whatever else needs doing.

I will polish this place up.