Comments on: Overcommitters Anonymous

By: ashley.marie

ashley.marie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:01:15 +0000

How sweet is Justin??

Seriously.

I’m with you on the timer thing. Haha, my mom taught me that trick. Although I get distracted quite easily and get off-track!

I’m intrigued by the simple mom website – totally gonna check it out!

(Oh! And I am also one to overcommit and then back out. It’s an issue, really.)

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:27:02 +0000

Good list – I like the egg timer idea. I absolutely love bubble baths too! That’s sweet that your husband does that – it is very relaxing.

By: Steph Corwin

Steph Corwin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:25:56 +0000

I used to hate dusting with a passion, but I got the Method dusting wipes, and they have saved my life. I am definitely a list maker as well. It saves my poor tired brain from having to remember things

By: Julie C

Julie C — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:45:10 +0000

I do the bubble bath thing (though it usually means I have to clean the tub first, but have also started hoarding mounds bars in my “teacher” desk. I turn off the lights, lock the door and just eat my dark chocolate. I was so excited for halloween candy so I could stock up! It helps me make it through the last 2 classes.

By: Mrs. Priss

Mrs. Priss — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:44:23 +0000

Susan: I have to agree with you that dusting is the absolute WORST chore. I can’t express how much I loathe it!

sarah marie p: My gosh, aren’t bubble baths the best? Justin saw this post and figured I was trying to use reverse psychology or something on him… so I had one waiting for me today. He’s awesome. :)

Talia: Lists are a pregnant woman’s best friend. Without them, I’m positive I’d forget even the most simple things!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:28:30 +0000

I love, love, love the 15 minute cleaning timer idea!! I am pretty good about keeping the house picked up, but that, by far, does not mean it is “clean”. I HATE dusting with a passion so I think that idea will help me out ooodles (and I guarantee my husband will be thrilled about the 10 inches less of dust we will be living with!)

And of course lists are a MUST!

By: sarah marie p

sarah marie p — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:15:54 +0000

Awww… that’s so sweet your hubby makes you a bubble bath! That’s really cute. Now I want to go take one. But first to finish cleaning the bathtub. Ugh. hate it! I like your idea of cleaning for 15 mins. It’s like a race against the clock! Go go go!

By: Talia

Talia — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:58:04 +0000

These are great tips…. and I know EXACTLY how you feel. The next couple of months are going to be insane around here, and I can already feel myself starting to stress out. So I sat down and made my lists, just like you said. That always makes me feel a little more on top of it. I’m all about the lists! :)
And I think you hit the nail on the head with your last one– it is SO important to steal a bit of time for those things in the midst of craziness. It always helps immensely, and is so very worth it.
Way to stay on top of it, Morgan!!