Definition and accountability

I've never been much of a house keeper in spite of my best efforts. Like yo-yo dieting I've tried about every method imaginable to get organized and keep my house in tip top shape. I always do well for a while... I live in a very small house and own way too much stuff!

These are pics of the bedroom my two boys share. We cleaned it today! We are all really trying to turn over a new leaf in this area of our lives.

My sister was brave enough to share her thoughts on how to solve my messy house issue. She's observed that in each of the rooms in my house no activities are off limits. If the kids want to cut and paste they can do it in the kitchen, living room floor, hallway...wherever. Same with eating, sleeping, playing and doing school, and they are rarely held accountable to cleaning up after themselves. They do a few chores each day but as long as those were done I figured the rest was up to me. What a disservice I have done them! I tell you what, I do not intend to keep this up. Tonight Hubby and I had a quick talk with the boys about what is allowed in each room and about everyone doing their own share of the work. It actually went well and the boys are excited about it not being so cluttered around here.

Man, it's tough to admit all that...