Less Is More

Lately I have been over run by all the 'stuff' in our house.

The girl's room is ALWAYS a mess with clothes strewn 

all over and toys everywhere. 

This week I decided that less is more.

I went through mine and Kory's clothes and donated 

1/3 of them. I went through the girls clothes. They had so 

many clothes. Their drawers were so full that it was hard to close.

So I let them pick out a few of their favorite outfits and the rest got put into 

storage. I also Packed up all their toys except 3 stuffed animal each and a few books.

I started thinking, pioneer children didn't have a lot of clothes, toys, or t.v.

and they were happy. And I think maybe it's the REASON that they were happy.

 I feel like my kids are overwhelmed with STUFF. So above are the pictures 

of what there room looks like. Just 2 mattresses a few stuffed animals and 

as shelf that has a container for each of them with their clothes.

It cuts down on the laundry too. I'll keep everyone updated on 

how this works out. I did keep all the girls toys in 

organized tubs, so during quiet time or when friends come over 

we can pull out one at a time for them to play with.

On a separate note..... Lila has been refusing to wear anything 

but dresses and tutus, and not just dresses, princess dresses. 

I just decided to give up, who cares if she wants to wear

princess dresses everyday, she's 2, she should be able to wear 

whatever she wants! Why should I fight her on this?

I shouldn't so if you see us anytime soon, rest assure that 

Lila will be wearing some form of princess dress.