tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post3563075411377025986..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: I Am Thankful For . . . (Lots of Things!)Mama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-14315079566539050892015-10-04T20:34:43.067-05:002015-10-04T20:34:43.067-05:00When did you clone my thoughts on housework???? G...When did you clone my thoughts on housework???? Guess its time to suck it up, though. Got company coming for three weeks in a row!!!Florida Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788091314337673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-7670282726084080332015-10-04T08:42:09.664-05:002015-10-04T08:42:09.664-05:00Leigh - Ha! Since we remodeled our kitchen a coup...Leigh - Ha! Since we remodeled our kitchen a couple of years ago, I have plenty of counter space as compared to the little, tiny bit I had before. So how come it still never seems like "enough?" Yep, being able to see the tops of the kitchen counters really does make everything look better! :o]Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52004754209366010742015-10-04T06:05:04.409-05:002015-10-04T06:05:04.409-05:00I find that if the dishes are done and the bed is ...I find that if the dishes are done and the bed is made (helps to be able to see the tops of the kitchen counters too) then the house has at least a semblance of clean, and most days that's good enough!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-50473603593142726812015-10-03T19:17:43.746-05:002015-10-03T19:17:43.746-05:00gld - If I had an automatic dishwasher where I cou...gld - If I had an automatic dishwasher where I could collect the dirty dishes, that would work for me. (Out of sight, out of mind?) I find we track in a lot onto the floors, too. I think it comes from living with gravel instead of paved roads and paths instead of sidewalks! Wouldn't trade it though. And I know you wouldn't either.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79300541129511382852015-10-03T19:15:33.463-05:002015-10-03T19:15:33.463-05:00M - Puppies? Did you say puppies?? :o} I'm ...M - Puppies? Did you say puppies?? :o} I'm not a "saver" but live with one who always says, "Someday I may need that." The thing is often times he's right. In the meantime, we have to find lots of storage space!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43797439251971753482015-10-03T19:14:03.970-05:002015-10-03T19:14:03.970-05:00Kristina - With only the two of us, it seems I alw...Kristina - With only the two of us, it seems I always have a mountain of dishes. With as many in your family as you have (or had), you must regularly have a LOT of dishes to be done every day.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-65004810672382676292015-10-03T15:47:46.705-05:002015-10-03T15:47:46.705-05:00That is my style of keeping house too. I can'...That is my style of keeping house too. I can't begin to start a cooking project without cleaning the counter top and the floors.....so I can just make a mess again. The dishes just go in the dishwasher and are out of sight.<br /><br />Daily cleaning for me is making the bed; tidying the rest of the house and cleaning the kitchen. I do do the kitchen floors daily......I am a messy cook. I think we track in a lot of outside dirt living on the farm.....I sweep up a half cup almost daily from the kitchen,.gldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645803822598151817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-89896109450891647872015-10-03T09:25:27.125-05:002015-10-03T09:25:27.125-05:00Agree!!! I find that getting rid of things we do n...Agree!!! I find that getting rid of things we do not use or need anymore-clutter-is a huge load off of us. It allows more space for new ideas/projects, energy, people, puppies and...ahem.. more things.-M Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43210644740269094742015-10-03T06:06:02.528-05:002015-10-03T06:06:02.528-05:00Dishes are the worst job here too. The girls help...Dishes are the worst job here too. The girls help, but I'm looking at a counter full of dishes they left to dry. Guess they'll be working early this morning...Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9704667578487220832015-10-02T08:54:16.474-05:002015-10-02T08:54:16.474-05:00JoAnn - Oh, yes, the joys of my knotty pine furnis...JoAnn - Oh, yes, the joys of my knotty pine furnishings! I can't imagine living with dark wookwork, shelves, furniture, etc. that showed all the dust!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38928384691696563342015-10-02T08:53:01.579-05:002015-10-02T08:53:01.579-05:00Hey, De - And IF people stopping in unexpectedly ...Hey, De - And IF people stopping in unexpectedly DO look for dirt . . . well, the door might be locked on them the next time around! ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-32161881716971332442015-10-02T08:51:57.595-05:002015-10-02T08:51:57.595-05:00Nancy - You know, I have heard more people lately ...Nancy - You know, I have heard more people lately rue the day they built "such a big house" as it truly is hard to clean and keep up. I'll admit there was a day (years ago) when I thought I wanted a big, big house, but now I realize the folly in that. (Hey, do ya think I might actually be getting wise with age?!)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-50693605324190854642015-10-01T21:36:32.270-05:002015-10-01T21:36:32.270-05:00Dishes done, counters wiped, things put away that ...Dishes done, counters wiped, things put away that have been used, beds made, bathrooms wiped down - and then I can cook or sew or even sit a bit and read - clutter makes me feel cramped and closed in. Fortunately my house doesn't show dust, though now and then I do have to do a good dusting too.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20131398724393045262015-10-01T19:58:51.326-05:002015-10-01T19:58:51.326-05:00Our housekeeping styles sound quite similar, lol. ...Our housekeeping styles sound quite similar, lol. My theory is that picked up is good enough if people stop by unexpectedly. They aren't going to be looking for dirt so it's all good.Dehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14913354060868655220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-87497599984998091802015-10-01T19:54:33.726-05:002015-10-01T19:54:33.726-05:00I loved downsizing our house, much less to clean!I loved downsizing our house, much less to clean!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00576053785355324560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9697924998395780332015-10-01T16:52:26.714-05:002015-10-01T16:52:26.714-05:00Sandy - Do you think this male trait is because th...Sandy - Do you think this male trait is because they simply don't think about keeping a house clean and tidy looking? I mean, they are not the ones to ever "clean house" or the ones who are responsible for a nice home so maybe putting everything in its place is simply not important to them. (I really like your idea of "putting things away" . . . so they can't find them. Hee-hee!)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-55755067023558174452015-10-01T16:48:45.025-05:002015-10-01T16:48:45.025-05:00Laurie - I suspect you are an excellent housekeepe...Laurie - I suspect you are an excellent housekeeper!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38530790695609389322015-10-01T12:39:28.950-05:002015-10-01T12:39:28.950-05:00Mama Pea,
I can't stand things piling up. Wh...Mama Pea,<br /><br />I can't stand things piling up. When you have two men living in the house, they just love to use items and put them where ever it's convenient. Then they wonder where the item is later on...............<br />that's because I've put it away, and didn't tell them.......Bahahahahahahaha.<br /><br />Like you, I love a clean house!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4686814089413603002015-10-01T10:29:54.127-05:002015-10-01T10:29:54.127-05:00Ditto, Mama Pea! I love a clean house and one that...Ditto, Mama Pea! I love a clean house and one that's easy to keep clean, even better. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569684144657934330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-77301311166319168632015-10-01T09:26:15.290-05:002015-10-01T09:26:15.290-05:00Dawn - Hubby and I just finished washing all the w...Dawn - Hubby and I just finished washing all the windows inside and out. It was either that or forget being able to look outside this coming winter! But that task does not get done every year. It perhaps should, but it doesn't.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74491062156863458032015-10-01T09:03:20.896-05:002015-10-01T09:03:20.896-05:00The bed gets made, dishes get washed, washing is k...The bed gets made, dishes get washed, washing is kept on top of, dust well who has time to dust every day, I do like clean windows but I am not obsessive over it :-) Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4256987376701771342015-10-01T08:48:30.315-05:002015-10-01T08:48:30.315-05:00Jacque - Well, I'll be darned. Welcome to the...Jacque - Well, I'll be darned. Welcome to the club! And, yes, on making the bed each morning, too. I always make it before I get dressed for the day. :o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-77539662222692365352015-10-01T08:04:41.599-05:002015-10-01T08:04:41.599-05:00Add one more to the group. I can't stand to e...Add one more to the group. I can't stand to even leave the kitchen until the dishes are cleaned up. Same way about the bedroom in the morning, no leaving until the covers are straightened. Jacquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616289296631492933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13436449970081087062015-10-01T06:56:33.892-05:002015-10-01T06:56:33.892-05:00DFW - Hooray, hooray, hooray! I always thought I ...DFW - Hooray, hooray, hooray! I always thought I was the only person who felt this way! Now I know I'm not crazy . . . or else we both are. ;o]Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68912617808527903312015-09-30T20:23:16.365-05:002015-09-30T20:23:16.365-05:00I Can . Not . Start . Any meal if there are dishes...I Can . Not . Start . Any meal if there are dishes in the sink. My kitchen HAS to be tidy & ready for the next adventure before I can prepare the next meal .... Maybe I should talk to your shrink,DFWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18345712839702427280noreply@blogger.com