With Father's Day approaching I asked my husband for a "Dad's eye view" of the benefits of an organized home.
Here's his "top five":
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Safety and Sanity: It is so much better than tripping over toys.
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Economy: We save money by being good stewards; In disorganization things get lost and broken.
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Consistency and Uniformity: It's nice to know what I'll find when I get home. (This is probably his number 1)
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Relaxation: Life is less stressful without scrambling. A routine "a place for everything" makes it easier
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Flexibility: We can get children ready for an outing or the house ready for guests without a mad rush.
I then bravely inquired whether he sees more positives or negatives--is it worth sometimes having something "organized" right out from under him? His answer was a resounding, "Yes."
Disclaimer: Your husband isn't mine (at least he'd better not be!), so your man may have a different perspective on Chaos Taming than Ken does. Find a balance that fits the whole family and that promotes a relaxing and homey atmosphere for both of you.
Domestic Chaos Tamer and Homeschool Mom of Five, Dell writes about home, heart and hearth.
