Saturday, February 21, 2009

Day 6.

SO here are my counters on Day 6!



I am proud ot report I have kept up with all of my goals (telling hubby Iheartyou, moving my body, and ensuring clear counters before bed each night).
I have been working out via 30 day shred, with the exception of yesterday, we went to a Bday party out of town, but I did *move* my body. I have been telling my Hubby how much I love him, although he hasn't seemed to notice. and my counters are clean.

I don't know what it is about clean counters. it just makes the whole house feel alot cleaner. Everynight I take 5 minutes to make sure the surface is clear and clean so when I wake up in the morning the first thing I see is a clean house and not a messy, overwhelming house and it is really a great way to start the day.
There is just one problem....my husband. *sigh*
You see, he thinks his mommy lives here like in the closet or some invisible guest bedroom because he leaves his dirty dishes and EMPTY beer/soda/masculinenergydrink on the counter despite the fact that the recycle bin is literally right.there. And since he goes to sleep after I do, sometimes I still wake up to crap on the counter. ugh.
I really dont know what to do. He has this mental block, he can.not. bring himself to take the extra 10 seconds to put his plate in the dishwasher, and I dontknow, is it possible he is color blind and cannot *see* our recycle bin....
any suggestions on how to deal with a husband who didnt have to do anything for himself growing up?
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2 comments:

The Fredy Family said...

start taking away adult perks. He will shape up real fast. Other than that I have no suggestions since my husband cleans better than I do! Sorry....

oh I know, leave the empty bottles on his side of the mattress.

Lisa Ridgely said...

Yay for clean counters! You are doing awesome with all of your goals! Sorry the hubs isn't on board - maybe leave a reminder note on the counter in the exact spot where he leaves the cans/dishes until it becomes a habit for him to throw them away? Do you think he'd notice the note?