The big clean-out/take-down has begun. It’s 9p and the only thing I can be sure of is that the American Girl accessories now have their very own slighty-used storage container. What a blessed gift to find an purse belonging to ‘Kit’ only to say to my daughter, “You know exactly where this goes, don’t you?” So this is what life is like in non-ADD land? And I’m not sure who loves the American girls more……Emme and Elea…..or Hank. He’s turning out to be quite the ladies man.
In between eating hard-boiled eggs (Thanks Michele) and protein bars and sorting through way too many AG doll clothes, I read some more in my new ADD book. I learned 3 more gems.

I think it’s cute –
and you’re cute. 🙂
Happy New Year’s to you.
Jen
Edie…..I have to admit im slightly addicted to your blog!!!
The puppy looks like he has settled in well, Hank is a perfect name for him. After reading your ADD facts….Im thinking…..uhoh….maybe I am ADD too! Hahaa!
And lastly your home schooling room is beautiful, what a peacful, pretty place to learn.
Have a wonderful new year.
x
I’m heading to walmart for those scrapbook letters tomorrow…lovin it! Thanks for the idea. I enjoy your blog. Also love the way you layer your shirts, scarves, necklaces…you inspire me to get creative.
Bye for now,
dayna
Way cute letters. Way cute Hank. Dougie will have to see this blog post for sure…that laundry loitering thing…surely he’ll get me once he reads this. Keep up the amazing work! I’d come over and get snippy with you but I’m not sure how much help I’d be…chances are you’d find me in the corner looking through your old yearbook!
see ya soon – Cindy
Great idea with the paper. I need to get my butt a movin and clean a closet or two.
Very cute letters and creative!!! Mmm…I have never considered myself ADD but I may need to reconsider after reading your post:(!
Hee hee!
That puppy is just too cute!
-sandy toes
You and your ADD comments are cracking me up. When we meet at Blissdom any suggestions for keeping you focused. Love the letters in the room – too cute, and I just realized that American Girl things alll organized in a box is a novel idea..hee hee….Our whole family room is covered with tons of AG dolls, clothes and their accessories. Yep, know the feeling. 🙂
Edie,
please don’t be afraid, but i stayed up until midnight reading every letter of your blog. i’m going to stalk you down at the conference, so be aware or beware! email me so we can chat. i have lots of questions for you…like that hs room/garage? is it heated? i so want to do that! Great idea! Love your creative flair…i’m so going to copy you! and now i think i have ADD. I was told not to buy any more bookshelves or plastic bins.
Just stumbled upon your blog. Love it! LOVE IT!
You’re off to a great start on your resolutions! I need to get in gear! I love your school room! I think it’s great that a friend is coming over to help you organize it! I could use some help with our’s! I’ll have to try the boiled egg trick. Maybe it’ll help me with this coke addiction.
Awesome idea with the letters! And your school room is beautiful! Lovin’ me some Hank!!!! xo Keli
I think the room looks cute!! I have to read the organizing book now- it’s cracking me up. I let my laundry loiter once it’s clean- folding it just never holds my attention. lol. As for cleaning- I am a whirlwind but it takes forever because anything I bump into along the way changes my focus and I start doing that… until I have umpteen projects started and have run out of time.
I just love your homeschool room- i have to be happy with my set of drawers for now- lol.
How cute was that pic of the two pups- gosh , these posts of yours just make me LAUGH!
I love your homeschool room and I love love love the letters on the wall!
Yesterday I was visiting a friend of mine who homeschools her kiddos. She knows I’ve been looking into homeschooling for years. She recommended I read John Taylor Gatto’s books. I’m headed to the library this afternoon to check them out. I LOVE your homeschool room. I’m gong to have to search your blog to see if you list where you bought your table and chairs from. And your book cases. IKEA?
Lovin the letters- might be feeling a quick trip to Wally world- not at 5am of course- maybe 5pm!
Although not so sure on the modge podge on the wall- oh wait maybe I’ll order my wall words since well I sell those…or I can paint them…or hmmmm what was I doing?
Kelly
Five a.m. is THE only time to attempt Walmart in my humble opinion. I love the letters and hank is a hunk of burnin love. I’m glad he has a new friend.
I’ve been on one too, cleaning out drawers and organizing cupboards. It’s such a great feeling to get things in order. I’m feeling a lot of panic because our break is almost over, I still have my folks in town and I’m not even close to being ready to start school next Monday. I can’t believe how fast the break went. I kind of wanted to revamp things but it hasn’t happened yet. I think my ADD is setting in because I’m feeling like I need some big time change. I hope that feeling passes because I know that homeschool is a good thing and my kids LOVE it. Good luck with your school room.
Love your schoolroom. We are only in our 1st year & have moved once in the house & thinking of moving again.
Saw your newest HS book Dumbing Us Down working on that one too. Very interesting
Glad I'm not only the only one with AG everywhere.
Just discovered your blog a few days ago, from CG's blog. Really enjoying your post & that you home school & use classical curriculum.
I'm looking to reading more when I can find some extra time (whatever that is)
-Love the letters – so cute.
-Love that Hank is becoming quite the ladies man in between the 2 AG girls
-I am beginning to wonder if I am ADD? Maybe for me ignorance is bliss in this area?
I am so PROUD of you for ‘no sugar’ – hope the hard boiled eggs are working out well for you.
My girls LOVE Littlest Pet Shop too. I don’t think they have the gym yet though.
I love the letters on the wall- I am just like you- I would stick it up and not think a minute about it–then have someone ask how to remove it. We live for the moment and have happy walls! 🙂
Beautiful!
I think it’s phenominal! Lookin good.
wow. I am so like this. I know i have add. I am on a med for it. it makes it MUCH better. but it doesn't go away.
Reading your entry, I realized, I don't think it is ok for me to be like this. I feel the condemnation of all the straight-laced people around me. My idea of what a mother should be is very far from what I am.
And yes, I sooo identify with avoiding to-dos because I dread them.
My mother also comes and helps me clean. But I always feel like she is asking herself what she did wrong with me that I cannot manage life.
I ended a bit negative in the last comment. On the upside, ADD does make me very creative.
I do love that
I love the letters on the wall- I am just like you. My idea of what a mother should be is very far from what I am. My mother also comes and helps me clean. It’s such a great feeling to get things in order. We live for the moment and have happy walls.