Now, I'm sure you are all DYING to know who made those messes right? ME!!! I made those messes! And I'm dang good at rationalizing those messes. The top picture of my Cricut project run amok? "Well that's really Kennedy's fault--it was her school project I was working on. Making The Toast Launcher 3000 took up so much of my brain power I couldn't possibly clean up the mess."
My sewing table? "This mess is for a good cause--bibs for less fortunate children! And I can't be blamed if the last time I actually sewed them was 6 weeks ago because I"M ON THE CRAZY TRAIN!"
And picture #3? "At least 1/2 those clothes will most likely adorn my body in the next couple days. Possibly. Besides, I'm saving precious time by storing them on the side of the tub--time I could spend sewing baby bibs!"
And therein lies the real problem at the Morgan house: ME. Yep--I said it and I'm owning it. How can I expect my children to pick up their messes when I'm not picking up my own?
Now I know what all you moms out there are thinking: "But it's not the same, you're also keeping track of 6 kids and a husband." And they are right but you know what? I hate excuses and I'm really really good at letting myself off the hook so the buck stops here. Or starts here? What's the correct term anyway?
And so Part 1 of my "From Chaos to Control" seems pretty clear. It starts with me. I've got to be the example. And with that parting thought I'm off to uncover my bathtub. Wish me luck.
To those following this blog; please don't let my lovely, yet periodically self-deprecating wife, fool you for one minute. She is excellent at everything she does; keeps a wonderful house, and has been such a good example to me over the years that I'm embarrassed about my lack of reciprocity. I am truly the luckiest man alive!!
ReplyDeleteDave, this is THE BEST comment I've ever read online! Kristyn is amazing and I'm excited to take notes on how to be more like her! Kristyn, you know it's true. :)
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