If you were a fly on the wall at my house, you'd be sure to hear your share of fussing, complaining and whining. Maybe even a slammed door or two.

But enough about me.

In the pressure cooker that's parenting, I have exploded more than once. And it's harder to clean up than spaghetti night with a toddler.

So after years spent indulging in fruitless self-flogging, I finally let go of my obsession with getting it all 'just right.' I confess...I'm not a perfect parent.

Whew. That felt good.

Now, when my son saunters in with his 42nd tardy of the school year, I let it go. When I hear myself hollering "Whatever!" at my teenage daughter, I move on.

Having it all together is overrated anyway.

And I've determined not to waste God's grace. I'll never get it just right. You won't, either. So read on, sister. If you see a little of yourself in me, I hope it helps to know that you're not alone. Nope. If you're a mom, face it. You're never, ever alone.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Operation Organization starts tomorrow!

Are you ready for the fight?

We engage in Operation Organization: The Battle for Order tomorrow! (If you don't know what this is read this.)

If you'd still like to sign up or know of someone who would, it is not too late. Anyone can sign up at anytime. The sooner you enlist, the more areas of your home to conquer!

I am not so much your Commander-in-Chief, as your fellow soldier. I struggle with organization too and have enlisted some reinforcements (very organized friends of mine) to help provide us with tips and keep our morale up! We can do that for each other, too!

Here's what you need to do for tomorrow:

1.) Choose your first organization project/goal. Don't forget to take a "Before" photo, so you can send me your Before and After photos.

2.) Post about it on your blog tomorrow (please either copy my button code or leave a link to my Operation Organization post in your Friday post, so others can learn about it and join in.)

3.) Come here on Friday ... I will have some "battle plans" (tips) to help get us started.

4.) Leave your link on my blog Friday via Mister Linky. (Be sure to link to your Organization post, not just your blog.)

That's it!

Come back tomorrow and we'll hit the battlefield!
Melinda
Posted by Melinda at 8:28 AM
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4 comments:

  1. I'm thinking one of my kitchen cabinets could use some work...I am a NEAT freak, VERY organized, but there's always room for improvement. :)

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  3. Good ideas-I will be following. Melinda, don't forget to pick up your award at my blog. :)

    What a wonderful idea.
    Blessings

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  4. Melinda I would love to join but I am afarid I am just too unorganised! I actually DID sort my bedroom this week (on Wednesday) BUT of course, did I take any photos??? Nope. Maybe next week?? GREAT idea though! will post your button. x

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