about me
Welcome to my place of authentic chaos. I'm your host, BreAnne, the Loosely Wrapped creator. This space is a personal outlet for me, where I can express my thoughts openly. If someone relates to it, that's a bonus. If you're seeking perfection in aesthetics and grammar, you won't find it here. But if that doesn't discourage you, let's journey on.
I'm a mother of three boys and have been married for 8 years. Currently, I'm exploring self-discovery beyond the roles of mom and wife, embracing my individuality as BreAnne. Rediscovering my interests and passions is a significant part of this process.
Sharing and vulnerability are new to me, but I'm stepping into this uncharted territory. I will share my past and present experiences because they shape my progress. This space is free of judgment, filled with love and empathy. Here's to sharing everything with you.
Welcome to my place of authentic chaos. I'm your host, BreAnne, the Loosely Wrapped creator. This space is a personal outlet for me, where I can express my thoughts openly. If someone relates to it, that's a bonus. If you're seeking perfection in aesthetics and grammar, you won't find it here. But if that doesn't discourage you, let's journey on.
I'm a mother of three boys and have been married for 8 years. Currently, I'm exploring self-discovery beyond the roles of mom and wife, embracing my individuality as BreAnne. Rediscovering my interests and passions is a significant part of this process.
Sharing and vulnerability are new to me, but I'm stepping into this uncharted territory. I will share my past and present experiences because they shape my progress. This space is free of judgment, filled with love and empathy. Here's to sharing everything with you.
Simplicity in Chaos
One of the most frustrating things I’ve come to find on this journey of self-discovery is not knowing where to start. I decided to start with functionality. I see a better version of myself when things are functional and in order. You know how you organized your pantry, and you find yourself going in there every 5 minutes afterward. I want my whole space to be that way. I have much better days when things are in order. Soooo I’ve made a list of things I want to get done in order to enjoy my space more.
1. Kids Clothes
Going through all the boys clothes and either getting rid of them or putting them away for the next kid. I hate getting ready to go somewhere and having to weed through clothes they can’t even fit! It’s stressful enough getting three other people dressed.
I’ve actually already started taking this task, but of course with 2 smalls and a medium (kids) it is a multi-day event. I can say I already see a difference. Doesn’t take half as long to find an outfit, and I can actually see what they need. I’ve even found clothes meant to be hand me downs that got lost in our last two moves that my second can wear now!
I was able to get everything that I’m keeping into totes, labeled, and put into the garage. Which. . . The garage itself is a whole other monster.
Something I have encountered during this task are the baby clothes. I’m not having anymore kids; in case you were wondering. (I don’t know when to use a semicolon. Seems like it was supposed to go there lol) It’s a bittersweet feeling boxing them up to give away. I don’t know why I’m getting teary eyed typing this. It’s just the end of an era, I guess. No more babies. I can’t even put it into words. It’s like. . . I know I don’t want anymore children, but it’s still kind of sad.
2. My closet
It is a disaster at the moment. Um. . . It’s honestly a tragedy. I HATE going in there. I was using at my office when I was attempting to work from home, but ended up moving it out. Now there’s a bunch of papers and what nots left from that transition. I just can’t deal. I plan to get rid of all the things that haven’t been touch in the last two years, and organize what’s left. The most tedious task would have to be shredding sensitive documents. I can’t imagine when I would actually WANT to sit and do that. Any down time I have I just want to rest, or watch a show while I can actually hear what’s going on.
However, I am determined to get these things done!
Simply typing out this list is giving me hope for my future. Having 3 boys is already chaotic enough. I don’t need my environment to be that way too. I just need some simplicity somewhere in my life.
3. My Linen Closet
My linen closet is a hot a** mess at the moment. I went from more than enough storage in our last home (which is a freakin story in itself), to a slight downsize where we are now. On top of that, my husband is using my overflow closet to store his plants for the winter. . . It’s July.
Step 1. . . Get those plants out of my closet! Step 2. . . Figure out how to optimize the space. I know I want to put my extra pillows, blankets, and other bedding related in there. (It’s the only closet big enough.) I also need somewhere to store them kids' arts and craft supplies.
Okay, I was feeling better but now I’m a bit overwhelmed. I think I’ll stop there. Lol (Yes, I am a millennial. Yes, I will be using “lol”).
There’s so much I want to get done to make my life easier, and my space functional. This is where I’m choosing to start. Am I an organizing expert? No. Are things aesthetically pleasing? No. Will it work for me, and possibly you? Maybe. Maybe not. Gotta start somewhere.
I’m convinced that simplicity in the midst of this chaos will bring the balance that I’m looking for. We could all use some simplicity. . . Especially nowadays.
See ya’ll in the next post.
