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Inch by inch, its a cinch!
My mom always told us, “Inch by inch, its a cinch!” when we were kids. Well – this ongoing monster tackle isn’t anywhere close to being a “cinch” but we are moving forward – thanks almost entirely to my amazing mom!
I don’t mention my out-of-this-world mom often enough – but she is the workhorse behind our stores www.pedalcarsandretro.com and www.a-rocking-horse-to-love.com. With young children and the huge demands of the stores, Susan and I could never run them without her. She works so hard I can’t even tell you! But despite her overwhelming workload with the stores, she has been making time to escape her desk and help me out.
This last week and weekend, we (mainly her!) tackled the garage. It is a huge job – the before pictures are so terrible I don’t even want to show them! And it still is not completely done. But it is a million times better. We purged it and gave away tons and tons of stuff. What a relief to get some more room in there. (My husband was away all weekend, so we did hire our cleaning lady, who usually comes in twice a month, to help. There was too much lifting and physical work for my mom and pregnant me to do.)
Here is a shot of Jackson hard at work scrubbing the garage floor. He had a blast helping out – and adores spending time with his Grandma. So he was in tackling “heaven.” (If you are wondering what is on Jackson’s back, he had his toy sword tucked in his shirt. When I pointed it out, he said, “Oh – I forgot I put that there!”)
Last week, I showed you before pictures of the basement part of the tackle with all the files and boxes waiting to be sorted. (We moved the filing cabinet from the old office down here and this is where I used to scrapbook back before I started blogging! Now it is an abandoned mess, desperately needing some attention.)
Here is the after picture of that part of the tackle. Still tons to be done in this area too, but at least it is an improvement.
There are still a million more “inches” to go. But we are on our way…
What are you tackling? Link up and let everyone know.
Raincloud says
Little by little, inch by inch, by the yard it’s hard, by the inch what a cinch. Never stare up the stairs just step up the steps! Little by little, inch by inch!♬♪♩♫♭♯
Pretzel Family says
Thanks for the incentive. I’m starting today.
Emily S says
aww what a great little helper you have! looks like you guys have done some good work
emily
Proverbs31 says
Wow! Your son is a great helper!!! I can appreciate having a great mom for a great helper. You’re very blessed. Have a great day!
Lisa - Sugar Bug says
My friend does a Tackle It Tuesday on her website as well (That’s where I found you) and I just have to tell you that it’s an amazing idea. I just linked to you as well and am doing a Tackle It Tuesday on my website at http://www.sugar-bug.com as well, just because it’s a huge way to be held accountable and I love that. Posting the pictures is the hardest and most rewarding part. Thanks so much and keep up the good work.
Erin says
It looks/sounds like you are getting there! Keep it up! Good Luck!
Elizabeth (Pointless babbling by M & Ts mom) says
I know this sounds crazy . . .well NO it shouldn’t, but I am SO praying for both ALL of you guys. I know how stressful full time motherhood and work can be WHILE pregnant, but to do a whole house (or 2) reorganization…..GOOD LUCK!
jenny-up the hill says
Wow! Great work there…I think sorting paper and such is so hard…
Karen (Pediascribe) says
I’m late getting here today….
but better late than never!
Btw, great picture of Jackson!
An Iowa Mom says
Mine wasn’t a huge time consuming tackle, but it was a very important one!
🙂
Happy Tuesday!
Sarah says
Another Tackle it Tuesday newbie. I can’t wait.
lauren says
reminds me of an old patch the pirate song,
“little by little
inch by inch
by the yard it’s hard, by the inch what a cinch
never stare up the stairs, just step up the steps
little by little
inch-by-inch!”
now to put that into practice…
melody is slurping life says
I’m glad to see you inching along. 😉 Baby steps.
2boys2teach says
A “Tackle It Tuesday” newbie. This was fun and look forward to more. Blessed Tuesday, Jenn
Aimee says
I started my Tackle it Tuesday venture this week. Maybe keeping up with you all will inspire me to keep going, if this shiny computer desk doesn’t 🙂
Rean Day says
Taking a large bite with my Tackle but I think it is attainable. Spaz won’t like all the hiding places taken away, but I’m sure he will cope in his own way. Good luck everyone and God speed! 🙂
Rean Day
Ruth says
inch by inch its a cinch
BUT
by the mile its a trial
🙂
happy inching!
eclecticeducation says
Thanks for hosting this! 🙂
Michelle says
oh my goodness.i love your assistant!!!good luck on your tackle…
Busy Me says
Congrats on all the hard work. It must be so nice feeling like you have accomplished something….. I am exhausted just thinking about what I need to accomplish around here!!!
Good luck everyone 🙂
Jenn says
WOW it does sound like your moving along quite well! Good for you! 🙂
Deb says
It sounds like you’re really moving along – the basement looks great! And you’ve got a cute little helper there too. 🙂
Beckie says
Wow! GREAT JOB!! And I love how helpfil Jackson is! What a good boy.
(What a blessing to have your mom help out.)
Keep up the good work!! :o)
Blessings, Beckie
Pattie says
Using last week’s list, expanded to include more tasks. Item by item, I’ll get it all done!
Stacey says
You can do it!!!
Barbara H. says
Great work! Love your little helper!
Jennifer says
I was thinking – “Slow and steady wins the race”…and you are in a marathon! You are getting tons accomplished! Way to go! And what a precious little helper – I love little helpers!
Kris says
What a sweet little helper you have there!
Laura says
I have too much to do!
Great that Jackson helped!
jen says
well done
and good on Jackson for helping