What a Mess

Last night I had the good intention of using up food I already had to make dinner instead of going to the grocery store for a major shopping trip.

I'd say I was relatively successful, but I did end up with a minor problem. I cooked so much food that we will likely be eating mashed potatoes and acorn squash & apple soup for a month.


I also ended up with a ridiculous mess.





The other day one of my co-workers made a remark about how every time she works with me I never sit down, and she has to remind me to take a break. She then went on to say that if the way I work is any reflection of how I am at home, my house must be spotless.

I couldn't help but laugh at that point...and I told her I wished my house was spotless but unfortunately my type A personality is limited to work and school projects.

I am a very messy cook. I think the above pictures are evidence of that. I might also add that those picture were taken after Jared and I each did a sink full of dishes...but I can't blame my cooking adventures for the entire mess. After all, it doesn't take three pairs of shoes, a pile of mail and yoga mat to cook.

The good news:

1. The soup tastes like Thanksgiving in a bowl, and I was able to freeze some of it so next time I'm feeling like soup or am to0 tired/busy to cook I already have something made.
2. My kitchen is halfway clean.
3. I have the day off so I can finish cleaning the kitchen.

My other plans for the day include:

1. Washing the walls in our downstairs bedroom
2. Paint the ceiling
3. Begin to paint trim
4. Meet with a personal trainer at my gym for a free consult
5. Fold my laundry
6. Finish my grocery shopping
7. Clean the bathrooms
8. Watch a Christmas movie
9. Start my bible study
10. Attempt to finish "Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God"
11. Figure out how to hand the last three frames for my picture wall:

Eeek!
I need to get going.
I have a lot to do!
Wish me luck!