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Old 03-04-2011, 06:13 PM
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sherriequilts
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Been there and done that! Taught middle school, went to school, only one kid and one ! husband. It is amazing the things we can actually do when we are still young. Kudos to you and all you do -- Teacher, Mom, Wife, and Quilter!

Lots of good suggestions here. I'd like to add with the thought that Spring Break is coming up. Send the kids to your Mom for a special holiday. Get a friend to come help or just be there. (I can't sit down and read a book if someone is sitting right there keeping me focussed!_

I have been quilting with a friend at her house so have to pick up the clutter (I mean WORK) before I leave. So now I have learned it CAN be done. Also, I have spent the last 6 months recovering from bilateral total knee replacements and living with my son so I have learned to live in ONE room! Now I am moving (sold my house and going into a smaller one) and am determined at age 66 that I WILL BECOME MORE ORGANIZED and have NO MORE CLUTTER! Let's see. If I keep my stuff in cupboards with DOORS on them that will look better to begin with! I have 40 years of stuff to high grade, pitch and pack. Whittle it all down to a manageable amount. Did I mention that I now have STASH in California AND New Mexico?! Wish me luck as I wish you.
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