Simplify, simplify, simplify.
Quality over quantity.
Get rid of those things I've worn once or never.
Let go of the comfy, ragged sweaters.
Bid adieu to all the shirts with little holes near the belly button.
Say "peace out" to the old pajama pants that are literally falling apart at the seams.
If I'm going to start fresh, it's time to let go of the old, stop lying to myself about waiting until the day I fit into that skirt or those pants. I want to feel good NOW and look good NOW.
Plus, I'm a weirdo that actually enjoys cleaning.
I am trying to find areas where I can do some more cleaning out, and I think I am also going to tackle L's toys. Homegirl has a lot of toys she just doesn't care two poops about.
It's tough because people are SO generous with giving her things, there's a large serving of guilt placed on the idea of getting rid of any given item. I just need to detach from that and remind myself that nothing lasts forever and we are not defined by the things we have.
It feels like I'm going a bit crazy with the get rid of all the things speak, but honestly, I've been feeling overwhelmed lately with knowing how much we have stuffed in baskets, tucked away from our eyes on a daily basis, but still very much there and not doing anything except taking up space.
I mean, how do we accumulate so much? We are not hoarders by any means, but I really do want to raise our family to know that less is more and we can be just as happy with a fraction of the "stuff".
These smiles will always happen, even if everything in the room around them were to disappear. Our happiness is determined by the time and memories we make together, not the things that surround us.
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