Spring Cleaning

I love spring cleaning.  Okay, I too get tired after some scrubbing, wiping, washing and sweeping, however I do love the end result.  I love how the house smells fresher, feels brighter and lighter, and the sense of space and efficiency that follows. 

Today, the darlings and I (mostly me) cleaned out their drawers and closets and put away clothes that no longer fit, are too stained, or generally are not being used.  We picked up all the books, cleared the garbage and generally tidied up.  We talked together about spring cleaning, and the family plan to go room by room and overhaul each space.  A full cleaning, purging and repairing any minor issues that need addressing.  We even talked about what will need to be done outside the house to make way for spring and ultimately summer living (Yes!  Summer living!!!).  Ohh, I have big plans for spring cleaning.  Thoughts of the end product make me so happy and calm.  Here's to good intentions and spring cleaning!

Of course, spring cleaning does not have to be limited to the physical kind, perhaps their are other areas of your life that need a little attending to, repair and or general overhaul.  Today I am grateful for the time to reflect, clean and hope for spring.