Sunday 12 April 2009

Clothes in the mornings

This is just going to be a quick post about household organisation. In particular, it's about getting dressed in the mornings.

When I was little, I think I was obsessive compulsive. I used to make my quilt flat with a ruler and none of my friends were allowed to sit on it. I also used to lay out my clothes each night for the next day, so they looked like a little person. I don't know what my mum thought of this, but if my daughter ever starts doing anything like it I'll tell her to relax.

So anyway, as I grew up I became much more relaxed about preparing for the next day, so much so that I never prepared clothes anymore. I'd simply have a shower and then go to my room and take clothes at random and throw them together. And I enjoyed thinking that I was being relaxed about it, as if I didn't care.

But last night as I was tidying up the house after my baby girl went to sleep, I got to the bedroom and thought to lay out my husband's clothes for the morning, so he wouldn't disturb the baby while he's rifling through his cupboard. Then, while I was at it, I thought I may as well lay my own clothes out too. I didn't think much of it, but I put a pale green t-shirt out with my pink and grey track pants. I knew we'd be staying around the house today, so those clothes are perfect.

This morning as I was on the way to the shower, I just leaned over and took the clothes from where they were laid, and I cannot even begin to tell you how relaxed I felt. Just that tiny bit of work that I'd done the night before really made me feel at ease. I felt that there was no rushed decision to be made, and no searching through the cupboards while I attempted to get shower before my baby awoke. I do have to rush my showers these days with a little one.

So that's what I'm going to do each night: put clothes out for all of us here. To make the mornings just that little bit easier.

Happy dressing :)

8 comments:

  1. That's what I do each night. so i won't have to rush the next morning :) Besides, I'm decisive. By the time i decide what to wear, I'd have missed the train and be late for lectures :P
    A'qilah

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  2. That is truly the best advice. I always put out my clothes the night before. Because im not in my right mood to take decisions in the morning, even if it is about something as "simple" as what to wear:) It saves both time and effort in the morning. A great idea

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  3. "I used to make my quilt flat with a ruler, and none of my friends were allowed to sit on it."

    Apart from the ruler, I am just like that! Being neat and tidy brings peace of mind :)

    Keep up the great work!

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  7. It only takes a few minutes of your time to keep your house clean if you clean as you walk through your home. Taking care of your clothes, shoes and accessories takes the stress out of dressing. A clean orderly home takes stress off the whole family. Keep up the good work. I enjoyed your blog. God bless, Doylene

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