Some days we need a break. Make sure to take it fully. Accept that today is your days off. Right a list of the minimal things that have to get done today to survive: feeding the family breakfast, lunch, dinner, taking a shower, feeding the cat. Do these things today as they come up, but don't dwell on them until its time. Thinking "I have to think about dinner in advance or there will be nothing on the table"? Have cereal, it's your day off. Put this list on your fridge. Now make another list of any lingering to-dos, or skip this step, put this list away. Let go of these things. Now that the things you want to accomplish aren't clouding your mind, enjoy your day off.
Fitting a family of 6 in 900 square feet? Well, it's about 1200 square feet when I factor in our older children staying in bedrooms two stories above ours. This was our challenge for the next year. I love this basement. It holds such a fond place in my heart. Forever, it will feel like a new beginnings. When we moved to PA from North Carolina, this is where we got settled. There are so many beautiful memories of our kids, being kids, not the almost teens they are now. Growing up, I lived in small places out of necessity; I never appreciated that fact. As an adult, I chose bigger until I learned bigger is not always better. Our townhome taught me to enjoy having just enough space. It is less to clean, easier to keep up, cheaper to fix everything, less monthly costs, and more time and money for our family and the things we love. A year in the basement with only the necessities was welcome and exciting. In preparing to sell the townhouse, we went through each room, packing awa...
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