I used to feel that way, too, Michelle, until I realised it didn't matter what I did, it would never look like a fashion plate, so now folks who want to see me, I know want to see ME/US and really don't care if there are weeds, which there are a'plenty, the décor inside is shabby chic, with the accent on "shabby" and the linoleum needs to be replaced, etc., etc. Besides that, I'll bet they really want to see that baby and everyone knows a house with a baby is messy!

remember, was it Erma Bombeck who said nobody will ask if she kept a clean house when she died?

SRS and maeve are right about the perspective. Think of where you've been and it hasn't even been a year, yet!

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