Domestic Goddess

I am a Domestic Goddess. Ok...I am not one yet. I aspire to be one. Yesterday after the Y, I got myself all motivated and pumped up to get the entire house and to do list done.
The list included:
1) Dishes
2) Laundry: clean, dry, fold, put away (something like 3 loads- towels, bath mats, clothes, etc)
3) Room/Bathroom
4) Pick up messes in the office: Gracie's stuffed animals had exploded in her triumph
5) Vacuum everything...everything

I started and kept going for three hours. I finally rested, and looked around with pride on all that I accomplished. I even changed the light bulbs in the track lighting over the sink. I had the replacements ready for three days waiting to remember to ask Tex to do it (he could change them without a chair, this was a far more convenient option).

I struggle with the list I maintain in my head sometimes. Not that I can't get it done. Just that I can't get it all done perfectly at the same time. From one day to the next things are good, and one thing is excellent-why can't I connect all things at all times. I think this also stems from my completely unrealistic expectations of myself and others. If I could just lighten up, and realize that my intentions don't get things done: my actions do, I think I'd be a lot happier.

I was successful with the list. I'd give myself an A. I left one load of laundry in the dryer that should have been folded, and one load in the washer that needed to be dried. This morning I picked up where I left off and kept going. For the most part I feel like I did a good job. I deserve a cookie.

It's hard maintaining a house. It's more then just me. It's me, Gracie, Theresa, and Mandy- full time occupants. BUT THEN its Matt, Tex for Part Time residence, and then the occasional Joel and Holmes. I am not complaining, but I suppose in making that statement I feel comforted that I am hosting and housing more then just me and one dog and two cats and two roommates.

Oh the Domestic Goddess in us all...it just keeps getting more and more refined. One day...it will all be excellent.