I swear I'm becoming a Quaker. I'm on a mission to get rid of everything unnecessary in the house. Before you know it, I'll be decorating with brooms and crocks (OMG, I just realized I already do this). And chances were high that say, ten years ago, you could have very well seen me on an episode of Hoarders. I've never been one to part with 20 year-old cheerleading shirts or childhood pencil collections. But, how necessary is it to have decorative shit all over your house? Too much to dust (OCD, folks), too much for my son to destroy.
On an unrelated note, I DO want a fireplace. I can't think of a 'want' I've actually had (that hasn't involved maternity clothes, food, or autism needs) in forever. Oh well, if wishes and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas. Boo hoo.
Lastly, how many recipes does one person need for fudge, green bean casserole, jell-o molds, and shrimp dishes (I've landed in my own version of the Forrest Gump shrimp scene)? Apparently, in our family, a bunch. I've been going through my grandmother's and great-aunt's recipes for what seems like a millenium. And they never served them. My great-aunt's idea of a good meal was a variation of mystery meat with questionably safe cornbread. And at the rate I'm going, that just might be what we have for dinner tomorrow night. Bon appetit!
LOL you are funny! Thanks for the comment... I am following you now! :)
ReplyDeleteRight on! Stop by tomorrow for the rebellious 70s. My nephew, Tyler,16,autistic is unbelieveable with music. You can ask him about a song and he knows right where the CD is, what the track number is and how long the song plays. Hang in there and just do the best that you can for the moment.
ReplyDeleteI *love* the picture of that big ass bug, yummy! :P
ReplyDeleteAre you sure we're not related? Because I have some major ADD when it comes to household *anything*.
I gave you two awards... they're on my blog if you want them :).
When I have ADHD tendencies, I channel them into crafts and projects, so it sounds like you're on the right path! Plus, if you throw enough out, you might have room for a fireplace! :) I'd recommend not starting a fireplace remodel in the middle of your pregnancy though...power tools sound dangerous
ReplyDeleteHi Crystal, thanks for commenting on my blog today! I hope you visit again. Keep on fighting the good fight. I know from friends who have children with autism that it is not easy!
ReplyDeleteSounds DELICIOUS.
ReplyDeleteI totally followed everything you just said BTW. :)
Oh and my neighbor was seriously a candidate for Hoarders. Floor to ceiling crap in her apartment. I happened to catch a glimpse of it one day and was perpetually frightened of the potential fire hazard she was posing until she moved out. So...yeah it was some serious hoarding.
Crystal, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Clearly, your education is not wasted! You are doing child-raising, problem-solving, and educating around an important issue. You're a wonderful writer and very funny. I hope the good humor helps carry you through the day-to-day hard stuff you are dealing with. I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog Crystal! I completely understand the need to reduce knick-knacks due to possible destruction and the resulting clean up! My son is 19 and we still have to "CJ Proof" our house. Lol.
ReplyDelete♥Spot
Never thought about gestational ADD or ADHD.. but can totally see it - dealing with autism here too... so sending lots of organizational and deep breath hugs - originally just visiting from SITS, but following now! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteohhh I am so with you on the Gestational ADHD!! I have that many things on the go right now, and no brain power to finish any of them LOL Ahh got to love it ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, and following! =)
ReplyDeletealthough I dont have ADHD, I do have my ADHD moments where I just want to shovel everything in my room into a big bag and throw it out and sit in my empty room with a smile on my face. If only...