I'm totally affected by the cleanliness of my house. Granted, there are always those areas that I don't pay as much attention to and/or can somehow explain it away. However, for the most part, I've begun to realize that when I have my house clean, I feel so much better.

For the last 2 weeks, I was put on a weight and exertion restriction from the dentist and my husband enforced these laws. The kids helped clean and my husband helped get things done... but of course, it never was deep cleaned.

So, today I cleaned. I was so determined to get somewhere. Slowly but surely I got through the whole house and finally was able to work on my gardens and patio. The work-load ahead of me in the next couple of weeks in the yard has become more and more substantial. I realized that I haven't even really looked at my deck because I've been so busy cleaning out the front gardens and reorganizing the front-yard.

In addition, we have a bonfire in our backyard that is surrounded by a garden of hostas and ferns. [lots of shade] Since we've decided to make this little hibachi idea from Good Eats on Food Network, I needed to move around 3 ferns and a gigantic hosta tonight. Once I get it all weeded, I need to mulch and set the bricks, class 5, and backing for the hibachi pit. On top of all that, the logs that frame the entire garden need to be redone (thankfully we have some, it just is all the elbow grease work).

Regardless of the amount of work ahead of me, it feels good to have something done.

I wonder if part of the reason why I have the exhausted days, is because I have days like today. Grrr... I need to slow down. At least it's clean... I feel so much better. Is that bad that I kind of push myself on the days that I have energy? Are you affected by the cleanliness of your house?