It's funny how "I" even have problems getting it together some days... I frequently talk about how there is this perception that organizers should "always" have it together... well, reality is that we don't.

Today, my Monday morning is a great example of me "not having it together..."

We had a great weekend home with the family. In and out.. toys EVERYWHERE, laundry needing to be done, dishes piled up in the sink... for some of you a typical day. Well, today I had a few appointments so I had the sitter coming over to stay with the kids for a few hours.

What a great push to get me motivated and in the right direction. With a little incentive of someone coming to be in my house while I am gone I managed to get the following done in three hours...

1. get the dishwasher unloaded and reloaded
2. get two loads of laundry done and the third started
3. pick up all the toys and vacuum the living room and playroom
4. wipe and "disinfect" the kitchen"
5. dress my kids and feed them
6. check email and make sure nothing went untouched...

and just like that... I was out the door 10:15 a.m. sharp. Now don't get me wrong.. there are days when I am about as motivated as a stick, but today was the beginning of my week and I knew that if I didn't get the move on today... the whole week was going down the toilet.

What is your motivation? Can you find an incentive to get those things that never seem like fun done?

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