Last week I tried to keep the house as clean as possible. I told myself it was because I need to develop better habits but I knew it was because I knew the landlords (who are spectacularly nice people) were in town and if they wanted to meet I wouldn’t have to rush around hiding dirty dishes. I failed except for one five minute period where all the dishes in the house were simultaneously clean for the first time ever.

I have been trying to summon up the energy to clear out the stuff we don’t use anymore. It’s not going well.