I know what you mean, Maggie. I wonder sometimes, though I could just ask him, if my son doesn't bring his girlfriend over because our house just isn't nice and a showplace like the one they are renting. I don't think I raised a kid to be that shallow and her mom has already been over...I hope I am being a bit paranoid rather than it be true.:-)

I took five packages to be mailed off this morning and cleared some more small piles of stuff around the house. I was getting discouraged thinking it should show more, but I think it's just spread out more as you say, Maggie.

When I look at the general cleaning that has not been done and I think of that AND decluttering I feel a bit overwhelmed. Part of it is because Rog has been MIA when it comes to helping out inside. He's either had to work during the weekend or had to mow the yards and other outdoor stuff to keep ahead of the weeds, etc. He promises to take time off, but I've heard that for several years now.:-)

Micca will be here around the 23rd of July, so maybe I will get the painting done, at least.:-)