Making Space

Our washer and dryer that were supposed to be delivered last Monday finally arrived late Tuesday evening. I had cleared the laundry room closet out early Monday morning in preparation for them. It had been a convenient spot to store things temporarily. The empty closet seemed quite large and I envisioned just where the 13 gallon trash can, laundry baskets and some other paraphernalia would go. When the men delivered the washer and dryer and set them up, I saw those dreams vanish. The closet grew so much smaller with the addition of the huge appliances. Later, I told John and Gabe that I was completely content with a small under the sink trash can and if they felt like we needed the large one, would they please find room in their area of the tiny apartment. They weren’t willing to give up their space for the gargantuan garbage container and it was set aside to be donated.

Yesterday we devoted a good portion of the day to hanging pictures. In 20 years of marriage, one can collect a huge amount of items to hang on a wall. It really didn’t seem like much in a larger house but I don’t think we will have much blank wall space here when we are finished. John also put some shelves up in the laundry room closet and they look great! There’s still no room for the trash can but now there is plenty of storage for large pots, Tupperware, a cooler, etc.

I am still not ready to take pictures but I will try to get there sometime this week for your viewing pleasure and most importantly for my sanity! Meanwhile, here is a silly question for you. How big of a kitchen trash can does your family need?