Getting "It" Together

[listplanit]

I am one of today’s over-extended mothers who no longer find comfort nor satisfaction in a spotless house. Both of my Grandmothers’ homes were always impeccable. I never thought much about it until I started running my own household and wondered where they found the time and devotion to clean windows, walls, and ceilings. Cobwebs? They don’t really bother me. Modern moms struggle more today with juggling schedules and playdates, work and homework than with mops and dust rags. One thing I do have in common with previous generations is the necessity and the aptitude for making a well-thought out list. What would we multi-tasking moms do without the ability to sort out some of the jumble in our minds? I savor the sweet release of putting it on paper, and I do mean paper. I need to not only see my list, but I must be able to hold it, check it off, and possibly fold it up. It oftentimes needs to be an ongoing list that I can store in my trusty binder and add to it whenever something new and important is introduced to my information-overloaded world.

The beauty of the list is manifold. It 1) tracks personal family or business goals, 2) provides an opportunity for achievement, 3) can be compact and portable, 4) operates as a tool for delegation (e.g. Honey Do lists, chore lists), 5) teaches self-discipline, and 6) produces enormous gratification with each task completed. So rediscover the power you wield when you print a list, take out your pen, and begin to LET GO of your “Information Turmoil”!

[Mish]

You know you are right.Our grandmas and our mothers grew up thinking the house had to be spotless and the mom had to look nice and have the kids looking nice when the hubsand came home from work.
For me sometimes i have a list sometimes i don't.I try to keep my house as clean as i can.Thats all anyone can do these days.

Mish

[Bilby]

I have a diary that I wouldn't be without, each sunday I write on a magnetic weekly calendar what and where every one needs to be in that week.
School dates, dentists, sports, work hours for everyone but hubby, friends visits and the like.
I don't keep a calendar for house work though but just know what has to be done, not enough hours in the day it gets done at night once everyone is settled, this was more so when the kids were little as the kids got older they helped as part of thier pocket money.
I can't be doing to bad as when I have visitors they seem to think my house is looking pretty good .... if you exclude the old paintwork and marks on the walls LOL

[Pag36]

house is far from spotless and I would be lost without lists. Have 2 sitting here now one a To Do list and the other grocery list.

[bluebird]

I get nothing done without lists and a calendar and more lists! I write notes to myself all the time. If fact I keep a notebook of lists! Sits right on the bar.

[Sammi1961]

I love writing lists - it gives me a sense of accomplishment to cross things off it when they are finished. It also helps me remember things I need to do. I also use a datebook to keep track of appointments and organize my daycare.

[Pag36]

I feel the same way Sammi, crossing things off makes me feel good