Just wondering your thoughts on some very significant issues this Wednesday morning...for example...
1. Do you refrigerate apples?
We do, and we don't. I always put them in one of those drawers in the fridge, but recently, we have been keeping them in a bowl on the kitchen island. You know the saying: out of sight, out of mind. It is proving to be true. Suddenly, sliced apples are the in thing around here.
2. Do you have a problem finding clean towels and washcloths on a regular basis?
Okay. Hear me out here. I do laundry all the time, and I actually enjoy it. However, for some reason, we consistently have a shortage of clean towels and washcloths. It is bizarre! Clearly, the answer is to buy more sets of towels. Why have I not done this? I have no idea.
3. Do you have a set schedule for cleaning your house, or do you clean things randomly as they need it?
Years ago, young Billie Jo cleaned her house every Friday—floors, tubs, the whole deal. When my kids were younger, having everything clean and tidy for the weekend felt good. That worked well for me during that chapter of my life. Older Billie Jo has less enthusiasm for scheduled cleaning. It is a clear hit-and-miss situation, with occasional whole-house tidying. This chapter of my life is slower, with more breaks for coffee and naps.
4. What is something small that often goes unnoticed by others but really bothers you?
Okay, this is random. I realize how ridiculous it sounds, but I cannot stand the black ring of soot on candle jars. It just really bothers me! I am constantly wetting a paper towel and wiping it off. Sad, but true.
Billie Jo
1-no
ReplyDelete2-no-I think we may have more towels and wash clothes than the average couple but I'm ok with that.
3-no Daily tasks get done well, daily. As far as weekly or monthly tasks, they get done but no set schedule.
4-crooked art on walls. I have to straighten them out no matter where we are.
APPLES: We keep them in the Ref. I love eating a sliced cold apple! TOWELS AND WASH CLOTHS: We have plenty of them in the cabinets. I might add, that some of them need to GO! New towels and wash cloths need to be purchased around this place. DAILY TASK: I am home every day so I pretty much keep things done around here. With the exception of showers, tubs and dusting...I do those on Fridays. THINGS THAT BOTHER ME: un-made beds...This drives me crazy when beds are not made...This is the first thing I do after my coffee. Even when we stay at a hotel..the bed must be made! This is crazy I know. And...your soup and cheese griller looks amazing....Happy Wedenesday.
ReplyDeleteApples are put in the fridge in the fruit drawer. Towels and wash cloths in a closet-2 sets ..one set bring used. I don't use candles anymore. I do keep one or two in case we're out of power. I use a diffuser for the YL essential oils in living room and bedroom. I do cleaning often during the week. Need to keep declutter in my office/craft area. Bathtub needs cleaned this week. I like the mug with Snoopy on it. I had one like that years ago. Have a blessed day and beyond my friend.
ReplyDelete1: We keep apples in the refrigerator. 2: We do have plenty of towels and I always make sure there's enough in the linen closet but there are times when I slack on the laundry. 3: I'm with the "older Billie Jo." 4: I was trying to think of what I could pick to answer this but I guess I'll say it seems my kids don't notice the messes they leave since they don't bother to clean after themselves sometimes lol. I'm trying to teach them the importance of putting things away when they are done with it.
ReplyDeleteWe refrigerate our apples but thankfully everyone remembers them anyway; I buy 15 or so each week. We eat a LOT of fresh fruit! We usually have plenty of towels and washcloths (weirdly none of my guys seem to use washcloths-- what they use instead I have no idea?). I definitely had a set schedule when the boys were younger but as they've gotten older and no one really spends any time on the floor anymore I've slacked off a bit and just clean when I feel like it needs it. Somehow most things still get cleaned each week but I'm oddly lax about it. For your last question I'd say just about everything but I live with 4 males... they don't ever seem to notice anything.
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo! We used to refridgerate our apples, but like you, lately, I have been leaving them out and also like you, I am eating many more apples than I used to. I had one for breakfast this morning, in fact. I try to keep up with house cleaning every week, but honestly, it is Charly (now reitred) who does the mopping and cleans the bathrooms each week. That helps a lot! I try to keep things straight (at least the living room) and vacuum and dust, but it isn't always done as frequently as a few years back. This was a fun post. See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteYes and no on the apples.
ReplyDeletePlenty of clean sets always available.
Clean randomly as needed.
Dishes in the sink...just put them in the dishwasher!