To Fold or Not to Fold

This post is dedicated to that ever so familiar mountain of laundry that resides in my home! The trouble with this pile is that it always starts out small and continues to grow. I begin with the best of intentions, telling myself that I will fold each load as it comes out. But then I am sidetracked....dishes, making beds, changing diapers, etc. I tell myself it's OK if the pile grows because it will give me a good exuse to sit down and watch a movie while I fold. Why is it this rarely seems to work out?

The other problem with my plan is the placement of the pile. I usually throw the pile of clothes right in the middle of my family room. This, I tell myself, will definitely motivate me to get the clothes folded and put away as soon as possible. However, on occasion, the ever-growing pile decides to reside in our home for at least a day or two. Not exactly the kind of decor you would hope for!

My few feeble attempts at folding are usually thwarted, and the few items of clothing I do manage to fold are unfolded by the time I return. (Why is it children don't ever pay attention to what they're stepping on!) My kids begin digging through the pile to find shirts, socks, pants, or whatever else they need.

Finally I can take it no longer and I conquer the mountain. Aaahhh...all clothes folded and put away! What a great feeling! But wait...what's that piling up in my laundry room?!