Cleaned the house tonight. 

What happened while I was writing this post on cleaning. Really.

“I wonder why it is so interesting to do things, but so boring to clean them up.” — Zachary, my son. 

Agreed. But sometimes it is necessary.

I think the key to cleaning is to not let it become a great accomplishment. Clean, organize, mow, water, dust, mop, vacuum, paint, repair and tidy when necessary, but keep in mind that unless company is coming, you are only really doing it for your own satisfaction and productivity.

Not a staged photograph.

What you do with your time *after* you clean is what is important.