BD-001 – Happy New Year

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In this episode, meet your host, Roland, talk about parenting frustrations and review tips for getting rid of excess stuff. Plus, resolutions for 2007.

Clean up time — Cut the clutter

My wife did a great job removing some of the older toys from sight and circulation just before Christmas, so we’re not tripping through a complete mess. But now that the new stuff has arrived and the packaging has been tossed, it’s time to make a more thorough cleansing.

Start with video tapes of stuff the kids don’t watch anymore. Barney, free Ronald McDonald tapes, etc.

Chuck all the broken stuff. If you haven’t fixed it by now, your not likely to do it anytime soon. Same with books. Salvage what you can repair, chuck the rest.

Got any big stuff you don’t know what to do with? Post it for free on CraigsList.org. I’ve posted free stuff like an old garage door opener, broken TV, old computer, etc. Within a day someone has contacted me offering to take it off my hands.

Got a toddler bed, day bed, crib, stroller, car seat, etc. that you don’t know what to do with? Check with your local Church or place of worship. Maybe they have an outreach program to donate it to. Or sell it on CraigsList.org too. Used stuff might be just what someone needs to gently use at a grandparent’s house during short visits.

Good riddence to the following…

• Disgusting sippy cups — I hope to never find one filled with crusted milk under the bed ever again!
• Diapers — I swear our garbage is so much lighter now.
• Child safety locks — I busted every one of those stupid little plastic contraptions.
• Potty training seats — I don’t have to trip over and spill urine all over any more. Yeah!
• Portable potty seats — Great for the car ’cause someone always has to pee, but I’m glad we don’t have to stink up the car with that any longer.

In 2007, I’m looking forward to…

• Getting my two youngest fully trained to go to the bathroom during the night. (Still have occasional accidents even though I try to wake them up.)
• Getting rid of all Barney tapes.
• Watching my kids get better and more confident in music and sports.

Please listen to the entire episode for more clutter cutting tips and new year resolutions.

Happy New Year!
-Roland

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