Each day I choose a task that is my goal and wind up getting something else done in the process (hopefully). So here is a list of all the tasks ahead of me. Note that any actual cleaning will be done by myself and professionals starting after the new year; this is just to get everything in order. And, yes, Peter will help with much of the heavy work. But a lot of this he just doesn’t have the patience for.

Living Room

1. Put away shoes
2. Get rid of teacher/grading paraphernalia
3. Sort through boxes and either toss their contents or store them properly
4. Clear off coffee table
5. Clear off couch and electronics on side table
6. Empty the book bins and sort books (save/toss)

Kitchen (food prep area)

1. Put away shoes
2. Get recyclable boxes outside
3. Clear off counter across from appliances
4. Clear off counter between two sections of kitchen

Kitchen (dining area)

1. Purchase appropriate paperwork boxes for bills, important papers, and statements
2. Sort through mail into garbage, math teacher digests, bills, important papers, and statements
3. Put everything that’s on the floor (shoes, bags, etc) somewhere they belong
4. Clear out sideboard – put paperwork into large plastic bins, in basement, and put china into the cabinet
5. Clean and tidy textiles

“My Room”

1. Clear off floor by desk
2. Get table and sewing items down into basement
3. Clear off desk
4. Clear floor by table
5. Repeat as other items find their way in

Master Bedroom

1. Remove clothing from floor and under bed
2. Clean floor
3. Bring 1 laundry sorter back in
4. Lower bed
5. Introduce artwork or mirror
6. Improve lighting

Master Bath

1. Scrub around tub and remove all mildew
2. Caulk where needed
3. Clear counter
4. Clean around sink
5. Clean towels

Guest Bath

1. Throw out unnecessary cosmetics & organize the rest
2. Only keep handy the everyday cosmetics
3. Clean towels

Guest Bedroom

1. Make sure guest bed is made with clean linen
2. Move litterbox to less stressful part of room
3. Move luggage to basement.

Basement

1. Clean area on/around washing machine
2. Get rid of empty containers and bring down blue waste basket for lint.
3. Wash & pack away laundry that is to be one day
4. Wash laundry that is currently in use

Deck

1. Bring chair pads inside & clean them