Time flies. Don’t we all know it! As a busy mother of two I am constantly reorganizing, or at least attempting to reorganize in the hopes of at some point becoming organized. Is it possible to get organized? Stay with me on this one. If you are inherently unorganized and it takes the process of organization in order to become organized are you then a lost organizational cause?
I don’t know. I do know that I myself am constantly writing things on the Family Calendar (not that anyone in the Family looks at it but me). That tidbit alone leaves me to question this whole “be organized to be happy” mantra that I hear day after day. Why am I the only one that has to be organized? I realize that asking a four year old to check the calendar for his activities may be a bit much. But there are two other “readers” in the house after all. I shouldn’t have to be solely responsible for everyone’s schedule.
They should tell you that. They should make you read and sign a disclaimer when you buy one of those Family Calendars. It would go something like this:
I,___(insert name)__________, hereby solemnly swear to fill in every empty square inch of space on calendar with activities. If for some reason an empty day is found, I,___(insert name)__________, will make every possible attempt to fill the space with some form of colorful cutsey note or sticker. I understand the importance of the Family Calendar and graciously accept my role as the ruler of such domain. With such organizational power comes great responsibility. From henceforth it shall be the sole responsibility of I,_(insert name)___________, to schedule, prepare for, and make all necessary arrangements for any and all activities listed on the Family Calendar. Please note this responsibility will require that particular items be laundered on a timely basis, cookies be made with only a days notice and your schedule will default to the schedules of everyone else within a 30 mile radius on a daily basis. Should there be any questions, concerns or comments, please consult the Family Calendar Fairy. Although the Family Calendar Fairy has never been photographed to our knowledge, we are told that he/she is cleverly disguised as a four year old and can frequently be found scribbling activities off the calendar in shiny black permanent marker.
If disclaimer has been read and all terms are hereby agreed upon please sign below. In blood.
______(insert signature here)_______________________________________
Although I didn’t sign a disclaimer, I am guilty of filling not only my calendar, but my office, home and any other home I get invited to with cutesy objects. Here are some I would love to share with you. They are adorable vintage style magnets.
Made from old illustrations and mounted on to a glass disc approximately 2 1/2 inches across. They are somewhat heavy but have industrial strength magnets secured to them and are certain to hold anything they are asked to. Although they come in an assortment of colors and designs I have listed a few for you all to see. Of course the Tempus Fugit is my favorite.
The magnets sell for $3.49 each. If anyone is interested in more information let me know and I will happily forward it.