And it's going to STAY like this!

There's nothing like Spring to inspire me. Having come from a mostly sunny South Africa, the winter here becomes almost unbearable to me from January on. So with the bright sunshine and fresh air, I'm feeling like a crazy woman wanting to get my entire house completely spic 'n span from top to bottom.

However. Reality check. With 3 younguns, one only 5 months old, those sorts of dreams stay all warm and cozy in my head. For now, I am ecstatically happy to have gotten one room in my house sorted out. Aside from getting rid of the lemony yellow on the wall (I really, desperately don't like it and would rather have something like "Lemon Shine" by Benjamin Moore) and a few tweaks, it's pretty much done.

BEFORE

Granted, we are going through a curriculum transition, switching from one complete program to another, but still - this is kinda bad

AFTER
I can actually think in this room! I find that for me, less is more.

Oops! Must find that "D-d-dinosaur" flash card!

These "Desk Apprentices" from Staples are fantastic. Each kid has his/her own filled with the books they're currently working with. When it's school time, just whip it out and get on with it! These are going to be great when/if we move.

Must find a place for the scanner/fax/printers on the floor. They make it look messy. However, this is my office too, and if I'm going to get things done "in between" then this is where they must stay.