January 18, 2008
no news. is bad news.
Cleaning is rarely my drug of choice. But the pungent combination of Murphy's Oil Soap, lemon Pledge, and citrusy Mr. Clean has kept me sane for two plus weeks now. The perfumed house along with the illusory sense of control that cleaning imparts is a magic concoction. Some day soon I know the good news will arrive. Inhaling fumes for extended periods of time can give you that sense of misguided optimism; you may want to make a note for future reference.
In the mean time I am still a freak. As documentary proof I submit to you the following photographic essay entitled Reduce. REUSE. Recycle.
disposable plastic containers.
chopsticks.
plastic spoons
napkins.
laundry detergent scoops.
The thing is you must either learn to throw or give away or you must actually use the items that you are unable to discard. Otherwise the house is full of stuff in no time flat.
I have a very full house.
(Paperclips are courtesy of anyone who sends me anything with a paperclip on it. Rubber bands are courtesy of the USPS. Disposable plastic containers are courtesy of the grocery store and our favorite takeout options. Chopsticks are courtesy of our favorite Chinese food place. Plastic spoons and napkins are courtesy of McDonalds. Green scoops are courtesy of the makers of Biz and OxyClean.)
the plastic scoops make great sand toys. Tell the chinese restaurant you have enough chopticks. The folks at the post office will be thrilled if you give them a big bunch of rubber bands back. I'm sure the kids' school can use the paperclips. The containers are the only one that stumps me.
Posted by: Mortimer's Mom at January 18, 2008 12:21 PMI've lurked, but not commented before. Anyway, those items are a teacher's dream- please "donate" them to your preschool. I'm an early childhood educator and can tell you that the plastic containers and green scoops are great for so many things. Planting beans and watching them grow in the clear containers, using the scoops in the sensory table, I could go on, but it would probably bore you. :)
I know how hard the wait for TA is- best wishes to you, I hope your good news arrives soon.
Posted by: Antinette at January 18, 2008 12:24 PMIf nothing else, the picture of the scoops is wonderful. I love the light.
Posted by: Betty at January 18, 2008 8:54 PM