7.12.2010

My Mother's Secret to Success

So I've been inspired by a couple of my friends to continue to update my blog. I'm excited to finally get with the program and JUST DO IT!
Recently my mom told me her secret to success as a young mother trying to balance a family and a home. She would dedicate one day to laundry, one to cleaning, one to gardening, etc. This was fabulous as I'm borderline ADD and all I have to do is focus on one thing each day, then I know I've accomplished something (that you can see). Last week I was quite successful in this endeavor and cleaned my house, did 3 loads of laundry and then weeded my entire garden on the hottest day of the week - with 40 SPF sunscreen on. Today was baking day. I wanted to make cookies and macaroons, but I only had 4 eggs and after I made cookies I was trying to split some eggs and broke the yolk, so I wasn't as successful as I hoped to be. Oh well! Check out the fruit of my labour (Pumkin Oatmeal Cookies).



Tomorrow's project - painting!

2 comments:

The Stannix's said...

Yay Brooklyn!! haha Love reading the blog ;) Those cookies look delish! I was going to make some today too, but camilla is sad today and needing extra cuddles from her immunizations. I do love your idea, focus on one area each day, I think I may try it!!

Chris and Kristy said...

It's definitely a balancing act isn't it! I've loved using the "Fly Lady" method. www.flylady.com (I think). It's a way to break down tasks to just a few minutes a day and it makes total sense for me and has worked great for the past several years. Good luck with everything!