My Busy Day

Sometimes I wonder if you all wonder if I actually do what I say I want to do - if I really follow through with things.  Today, I did.  I want to share that joy with you and also ask you for some input : )

Today was my "busy at home" day.  It was actually quite productive.  Which is surprising with a 20-month-old and a 7-week-old.  There have been many days when I've wanted to be productive and all that's been done is mess-making and hair-pulling-out-ing... 

But today was good.  I was able to focus.  Caleb was content playing alongside my working.  And I figured out a system with Genevieve that worked well. 

So I am pleased- knowing that a day this productive doesn't come along very often. 

Now I have questions for you.  Think back to one of your most productive "busy at home" days.

What made it so productive? 
Do you tackle everything in one day or do you spread it out? 
If you spread things out- what does that look like?
How do you fit in cleaning and organizing with everyday activities?
How do you keep your kids (or husband or whomever...) from immediately undoing what you just did?
Or... if that is impossible- how do you guard your heart from discouragement when that happens?

I want to hear from you!  And I want you to be able to share your tips and learn from others.

My day was most productive for 2 reasons. 

1) All I had on the agenda today was to clean.  No plans to go anywhere or see anybody.  I didn't even talk on the phone or open the computer till noon.  That's how I stay focused.  Getting started right away and not interrupting myself!

2) The Moby wrap.  It's a large piece of fabric that you wrap around yourself and then you are able to "wear" your baby.  It kept Genevieve happy, close and safe from her big brother.  : ) It also gave me a little more of a workout while cleaning.  I'm all about multitasking.

So... how do you make it work?  : )