I have a confession to make. I am not an awesome housekeeper. There, I said it. The problem stems from having too many hobbies, cooking, and keeping up with the kids. I do strive for organization, but I often fail miserably. It isn’t for lack of trying though. I do know that trying to reorganize junk just doesn’t work. I really need to be better at eliminating clutter. However, I am of the mindset that I might need something someday and won’t want to have to buy it again. Regardless, I really want to make our home a place my husband will enjoy when he comes home. Last night as he was kicking toys out of the way I took it personally (as always). I guess it makes me think I am not doing a good enough job even though I didn’t put the toys on the floor in the first place. 
God has blessed me with the ability to be home full-time, and I don’t want to take that blessing lightly.
So, in an effort to try to make our home more clutter-free I bring you the third installment of “Before and After”. The area behind the recliner in our living room is where I have kept my crochet items and projects for the past year. I have reorganized it several times only to have it get cluttered again. Well, the littlest guy got back there and was messing with the yarn, etc. (on more than one occasion). Rather than having to keep that area off limits I took some action.
Before (This was taken before the yarn got even more tangled.)
After
Now the area behind the chair only has an afghan we were given as a wedding present and a pillow. Much better! Now, on to the dining room table…
