Clutter

I've been thinking a lot lately about all the stuff that gets brought into our home after we are out and about. Even when I don't plan on bringing anything home, it happens. We came home from church and dinner at my parents' house last Sunday and brought in a garbage bag full of clothes, leftovers from dinner, a book of FHE ideas, and church papers. I do appreciate the things that our friends and family give to our family, it just amazes me how much stuff gets brought into our home each day. I brought the kids to school this morning and then brought in a few stuffed animals that were in the shed. I need to stop leaving the house! Sometimes I feel guilty for getting rid of stuff that the kids made or own, but can you imagine what our home would look like if I didn't? I am in a major decluttering mood, so quite a bit of stuff has disappeared the past few weeks. Emily says we look poor now because we have less stuff. I think our home looks so much better with less stuff, and that makes me feel better, too.