I am afraid that I must share with you a rather indelicate revelation: my home’s been infected with piles.
I am not talking about this unmentionable condition. (Except….if it’s so very unmentionable, then why for heaven’s sake am I linking to it?)
No. Rather, I am referring to a superficial and unsightly condition that is brought on by busy-ness and distractedness and which manifests itself by the following symptoms:
- Large outcroppings of piano books and music sheets scattered here and there upon the floor and chairs surrounding the piano, and on (but never in) the piano bench itself.
- Massive heaps of clean but slightly wrinkled laundry. There are large outbreaks both on the dining room floor and in the master bedroom. Best to avoid these places.
- An impressive rash of cookbooks and recipe cards that were culled from the shelf one week ago and left to fester on the dining room table. (Laughably, the local chef had plans to actually plan a menu.)
- An additional rash of arts & crafts materials (see outbreak listed directly above)
- And finally, in heaps and stacks and piles of literary material, most of it “caught” at the local library and practically none of it contained.
I think I may be the one responsible for transmitting this condition, because I remember my husband once referring to me as “Maggie of the Many Piles.” I have been known to say (with my actions if not my words) “I’ll just set this here for the moment.”
And then, as you know, the moment passes. Before you know it, you’ve got…piles.
Fortunately this domestic disease responds well to aggressive treatment. Therefore, if you should wonder where I’ve gone and want to find me, I’ll be the one in the two-story home marked “quarantine.” Should you choose to come by bearing hot coffee and lots of fresh-baked goods, that’d be grand.
I’ll see you Monday. : )
I think perhaps that it’s contagious – I am seeing similar symptoms in my own house!
heehee…this cracked me up because I’m always calling my mom and saying, “I have piles again,,,” and she says, “I’m so sorry…but I really think you should see your doctor about that.” 🙂
Sounds like a description of my house.
I have noticed that this condition seems to crop up and worsen after major events like holidays, vacations or even just vacation bible schools.
Have no fear. You will not need the witch hazel to relieve the irritation. Although a maid named Hazel would help!
Yup, we’ve got it here, too. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
That’s my house too!! I’ve been working through the piles but then I turn around and there are more!! If it gets really bad and I’m having company, I’ll stick those piles into a box (or 2 or 3) and stick it somewhere–usually in the storage room, er, my husband’s study. 😉
My husband does not like piles. He would rather see clutter than the piles that I create.
Since school had ended I have tackled many piles … school, bills/paperwork, junk mail.
Just amitting and noticing “the piles” is a good thing. That means that you are willing to make changes.
GL my friend …
THAT WOULD BE … “Admitting”
Ha Ha, I can surely relate to this! I love you Margaret, have a great weekend–taking care of those piles!
It’s a condition that’s chronic in homeschooling moms … so sad. The condition can be managed, but I’m afraid there’s no cure.
But, at least we all have a support group. 🙂
Yes, chronic piles is a disease typically inherited from your mother. Ask me how I know! LOL! I have found that homeschooling tends to aggravate the condition…hehe!
Blessings,
Tammy ~@~