This is a difficult post for me to write because I thrive on things being neat and tidy. My Kids are far from neat and tidy but somehow we’ve managed to find a balance.
Kid #3 came along and I’ve been struggling. I Thought it would get better. I thought it would get easier.
This mama is tired of messes.
This mama is tired of clutter.
We’ve always had a one toy at a time rule. It doesn’t usually work but it definitely helps maintain some order.
Nathan is breaking that rule over and over again while I’m trying to educate his brother. Sure, he sits in for a little bit, but he is by far our most active child.
He’s gotten worse about messes as time goes on and after his latest mess, I can’t take it any longer.
It doesn’t help that he has all of his brothers’ old toys. Yes, That’s our fault. 
I Can’t even going to nathan’s room without wanting to cry, so we are going to start in Lucas’s room.
He doesn’t have many toys, mostly Legos and army men, but everything needs to be organized so he can see it and find it.
I have a general idea of what I hope to do with Nathan’s room. I’ll Keep you updated with the process.
Congrats on Lucas’s room and good luck with Nathan!
🙂
Traci
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Thanks love!
Many (including me) use social media to present to the world a perfect (no mess!) view of their lives. Edit out all the stuff we’d rather wasn’t there. You are brave to share the less-than-perfect parts of your life which, if we’d admit it, most of us have in common.
Thanks Laurie! It was not easy to share.
I try to purge from the kids rooms at least twice a year. Once right before summer and the other right before Christmas. I put them in bags and store them in the garage for 2 months, if the kids don’t ask about them I give the items to friends or donate them!
Wow that’s a lot toys. I can see why you what to purge and clean up.
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Oh my! I see why you are distresses about this. When I was a kid I could live with this type of mess but now it drives me nuts. Good Luck!
This looks like my kids’ room. I definitely need to do a purge soon.
Oh My! I remember my daughter’s room looking like that when she was young. I got so tired of scolding, begging and pleading that I learned to just close the door. She got the message that she had to close herself off the rest of the house while she was in her room so she learned to tidy up on her own. Good luck!
I can completely relate to the messy pictures. We have bought so many baskets and bins to try and keep things tidy. But alas, I think a toy purge is also what we need. Good luck!
I love the reality of this post. My playroom looks about like this and it’s the first thing you see when you walk in. haha! It doesn’t take too long to pick up, but every time I do I realize we’ve gotta purge some. Good luck! I’m excited to see the process!
I love seeing the real deal messy rooms! We have way too many toys already and my boys are only one and three! I can’t wait to see your progress in this area so I can learn from you.
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