Project Laundry Room

So I have come to discover this week that I have been seriously sick for about a month or more now. I was actually beginning to wonder if I had cancer or some immune disorder. I have been so exhausted constantly. I wasn't able to make it through my day without taking a 2 hour nap with Mira. Well- after 3 days of antibiotics I am certainly not feeling normal, but I am definitely on the mend with a noticeable difference. I can't believe how much you can accomplish when the kids are sleeping and YOU are NOT! It's crazy!

B and I both HATE the laundry room- it's been the catch-all and sometimes even looks worse than this. Yikes- I know. I decided to take it on today and it only took about 30 minutes! Crazy!
B and his dad built these shelves for me around the time G was born to help with the clutter issue....as you can see- it wasn't being used very effectively! We keep a lot of M's crafts and puzzles here- she has to ask if she wants to get them out. We also keep extra baby food, formula, paper sacks, and some other junk. My shelves above the washer and dryer were also piled with junk. Rags, detergents, random cleaners that aren't used very often, etc. The washer and dryer are a perfect place to throw stuff you don't want to find a place for.The drying rack also serves as a good place to throw things- dirty towels, clean shirts, etc.Finished:
It was SO EASY! We actually have TONS of room in there! Top shelf: M's crafts, colors, puzzles and such.
Second shelf: G's extra food and formula, extra sippys and bottle nipples, playdough.
Third Shelf: Paper Sacks, BIG color books, Pull ups, Kleenex.
Bottom Shelf: Extra Bags, duster things, etc.
I keep a bag (supposed to be hanging but previously on the floor) to throw dirty dish towels and bibs in until I get enough for a load. I have some weird OCD issue about washing dish towels with my clothes...Now I feel tired....heh.