Cleaning out the cobwebs

This weekend past, I did some clearing out, some cleansing of sorts. It was time to detox my  little apartment. 

I haven't been able to see my bedroom floor for some time now,  I just had too much stuff laying around,  stuff that wasn't being used, needed or appreciated. 

I had to be honest with myself, some of this stuff has been here for 2 and a half years waiting to be unpacked from  the other  big move. I  knew I was ignoring it, not wanting to deal with it, but really it was getting ridiculous! 

Enough was enough! 

So on Saturday I enlisted the help of my very kind sister (on the proviso I bought her lunch!) to help me tackle this massive headache, on a 37 degree day no less. 

My motto was to be completely ruthless, I didn't wear half of these clothes, I knew they would be better off in another home, loved by someone else. I tried not to let my emotions come into play, otherwise I wouldn't want to part with anything. 

And throw out we did!  I filled 7 garbage bags  full of clothes. And without a second thought (and before I changed my mind) we jumped in the car and took them to Savers in Footscray. A  very kind young man came out and helped me get them out of the car and off they went to a better home,  to be treasured by someone who needs them.  I felt very proud of myself! 

I also felt lighter already! Next it was onto the other random things  that have  taken up space in my room. Another 5 bags of garbage was collected. It is still to go in the bin as the my bin was rather full after the first few bags, but its all going! 

On Sunday I was on a roll and decided it was time to do Darby's room too. So we sat for hours and went through all his toys and books.  Donating at least half of his toys, and half  his books.  He was reluctant at first, but then he was fine, and was really honest about what he did and didn't want to keep. 

We donated them to the Op Shop again. I kept a few of his really special books that he has outgrown, but I just cant part with.  I will offer these to his cousin and to  friends with younger children. 

He loves books and they have always been so important in his life.  Giving most away was just another realisation that my little boy is growing up fast. 

I decided to re gift a few of his all time favourites last week. They deserve to bring others joy as much as they have brought us joy.  

Our House is now surrounded in rubbish bags but once they are gone, we will have more room and less mess. 

I feel less stressed already, waking up to a much brighter and clearer room and head.  I can go to bed feeling at peace. I know that I can survive on minimal clothes, and Darby can survive and thrive on minimal toys.  We really  don't need much to be happy,  just each other. 

I am so glad I have done this before Xmas.  We can start the New Year afresh.  I also feel like my spark is coming back, and I think it has to do with removing all  of these  cobwebs from my life,  hopefully to bring  about some new  and exciting beginnings. 

How often do you Spring Clean your things? 

Until next time,