I'm sure if someone wrote about the phases one goes through when doing some serious organizing what I am feeling would be considered "normal".....

If anything is left out I want to throw it away!

I want to organize every closet and drawer in our home.

I am happy when I find something broken because I can throw it out without hesitation.

I despise toys with lots of pieces

I don't want to buy anything ever again.

I don't want any presents.

I don't want any more stuff!!!

Stuff - otherwise known as clutter - is such a time waster!  I have had enough of it.  It is like an unwelcome guest who dictates how everything will be done.  It is in the way.  It is frustrating.

While I am enjoying seeing my garage take shape I can't help but think of how much time it is taking.  I'd rather be learning to sew!  I'd rather be gardening! 

To avoid ever having to do this again I must not buy things I don't need, I must put everything away when I am finished with it, I must teach my children to do the same.

Ok...I feel better now

Click here to check out the poem Laura wrote for this organizational challenge.  It's cute.