I need to get back into a routine. Routines are good. They help you get through your day, they  help you get stuff done! Do you have a routine? A housekeeping routine, that is. I need a housekeeping routine.

I’m not the best housekeeper. I get everything done that needs to get done, but I could be much more efficient and productive. Time just seems to get away from me. The day just flies by. I do have bouts of productiveness. Periods of time when I get into a routine and really get through the many things on my list. I just wish I could figure out a way to make this my norm. Actually a have figured out a way to make this my norm, I just haven’t consistently implemented the process.

After I had my second child, my husband had to travel quite a bit for work. To say I was overwhelmed is an understatement. I spent my day in a blur of diapers and breast feeding with a toddler running around my ankles. You’ve probably been there too! I just couldn’t focus on what needed to be done other than feeding and caring for my children. The house had to wait it’s turn.

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Then I found Fly Lady. Have you heard of Fly Lady? Chances are you have. By following her routines I got control back of my housekeeping life. The Fly Lady starts you out with baby steps, one small step each day. She then leads you into daily routines. A Morning Routine and Bedtime Routine and one more in between. For me that is now the After School Routine.

By getting into a routine during my days I accomplished more than I had before my second baby came along. The kitchen was clean, the laundry was done, the beds were made AND I knew what we were having for dinner each night. Sound like a dream? It was! Especially for my husband! He loved my newfound interest in taking care of my home and family and I loved the feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day!

If you are feeling overwhelmed with your housekeeping responsibilities and aren’t sure where to even start, I strongly suggest that you give The Fly Lady a try. She will help you get back on track and get your house in order. Even if you feel like you are beyond help she will show you the way, one small step at a time.

To this day, whenever I start to feel overwhelmed and that my home is out of control I go back to The Fly Lady and her routines. I take a “refresher course” and get myself back on track. What about you? Do you have your home under control? Do you feel organized and like you get it all done? Or do you need a little help? What works for you?