A little British humor from the show, “Black Books”. It’s a fun watch.
If you...
One of my favorite books to read to my kids was If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff. It starts like this:
If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he’ll ask for a glass of milk. He’ll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn’t have a milk mustache, and then he’ll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim….
As a mom, I totally related to the little girl in the book, running around trying to keep up with that mouse. And as a homeowner, I’ve definitely had those days when my chore list felt just as relentless as that pesky mouse. (If you’ve seen this Malcolm in the Middle clip, you’ll understand how my summer went…)
Moving from Reactive to Proactive
As annoying as last summer was, I’ve learned that it takes time to get a home onto a smooth, steady schedule. Expecting a bit of chaos helps me keep my cool. Soon enough, my to-do list will shift from big repairs and larger maintenance tasks to quick check-ups and minor tweaks.
Wherever you are on your home maintenance journey, remember: success comes from taking intentional, steady steps forward.