Ode to the Child

I found the ultimate trick to instant decluttering.

Ignore the junk on top--still working on moving in.

That red armoire used to look like this (after I took the brass knobs--and decorative thingie-hideousnesses that were behind said knobs--off).

Oh yeah, and we like bought it in like July and I painted it and then it sat in the carport (we are so redneck) until last week.
Obviously I didn't do anymore stripes. Too lazy and a good thing, too--they would have been all covered!

And my friend sent me this comment that I think is hysterical because I can (mentally visualize her doing it)(as if there's another way to visualize)(so you know):

I have the perfect solution to all your clutter problems. It came to me as divine inspiration while cleaning my toy room today. You set up a laundry basket at one end of the room, opposite of whatever you are decluttering. Then toss all items toward the basket. Whatever makes it in, you can put away. All the rejects get bagged and sent to DI (thrift store). I think I only made about 30% of my shots! Works like a charm!

Guess who finally is adding real words to his grunt language? Mostly cheese and juice. As requests. And he finally call the Money Maker Dada.

And he's so dang cute--he's usually jumping up and down when I get him out of his crib.
And gives big hugs. And kisses right on the smacker.

And he's turning two in a month.
sigh.

Methinks that this little one is going to be trouble.

And me thinks I need a faster shutter.

Working on the Money Maker for that.