Clutter = 0 Missi = 1

Today was day 2 of my organizing challenge.  I tackled my bedside table and the computer desk.  We moved our computer downstairs a while back so that William could hook up his X-Box live.  I like having the computer downstairs, but we have a large desk upstairs that has a lot more room than the table we have in our room.  It has taken me a while to get used to the limited space that the table has, but after today, I think I have a system that will work.  I ended up getting a small table top filing box from The Container Store (a very dangerous place for an organization addict) and used it to help with organizing papers and other items.  I took before and after pictures and posted them below.

                                                                       

      

Tomorrow I am supposed to tackle the tupperware.  Ana and I actually worked on the tupperware drawers a while back, so I just need to re-visit it.  I'm also going to skip ahead and clean under the sink as well as a small cabinet that is in the kitchen which could be considered a catch all cabinet.

One of the hard things about the organization challenge is that I don't live by myself.  I want to gently tell my family that I have spent a lot of time and energy on the organization, and they need to keep it that way.  I know that this is probably normal, but when William and Ana are here, they leave a trail of stuff where ever they go!  Then there is a frantic dash on the last day they're here to get things where they go, and half of it is left out of place.  So....the next time they're here, we're going to have a family meeting about putting things in the right place so that we don't have to spend so much time cleaning.  (I know, wishful thinking, huh?)

I am actually enjoying organizing.  I think it is making Kristofer nervous.  :)  It is definitely keeping my mind busy and I have enjoyed looking at pinterest and other blogs to get organizing tips. 

I have to say I am dreading the linen closet.  Right now, the linen closet has towels, washcloths, and blankets.  That is also where we keep the medicine and cleaning stuff too.  The sheets and pillowcases are kept in under-bed totes in the top of the master closet.  (our master closet is HUGE with lots of storage space)  I'm not sure exactly what changes I'm going to make to the linen closet...guess it is a good thing I don't so that until Thursday.  :) 

Well...I'm going to get off the computer and on to my newest addiction...Dance Moms!!!!