A Little Happy in the Chaos

In the chaos of our busy household,

this makes me happy.

I put it together last week while I was "cleaning."

Two Summers as a housekeeper,

a year or two cleaning the campus hotel at College,

and I really don't like to clean.

I do it.

I've learned shortcuts over the years,

and this is one of them.

Declutter,

clean quick,

and add some flowers and something that makes me smile.

After I clean,

it will all quickly become dirty again.

This is what I made last week while "cleaning."

Dad's old toolbox, stuffed on a shelf in the garage,

three jars,

miss-matched silverware,

and some favorite plates.

Done.

Five days later it's still clean and organized,

and puts a smile on my face,

even in the midst of a dirty sink full of dishes.