Getting the whole house clean

A few days ago I wrote on my facebook status that I can't wait till the day that my entire house is clean... including my garage and computer room.  By that I mean that all the clutter is gone and everthing is tidy and wiped down.  Now, I'm totally aware that our family is going to dirty things up... but if I get those things clean within the day or two that it happens, I still consider that to be clean.  I'm talking about the things that gather in areas... and making sure that floors are vacuumed, swept and mopped, and that counters, sinks, and toilets are nice, clean, and refreshed.  Mainly people scoffed at me.  I'm not sure why.  Maybe they don't have faith that I, personally, can do it?  Which I can't honestly blame them for...  knowing how I've always been.  Maybe they're jealous because they wish their house could be like that, and it makes them feel better to point fingers and laugh when I think I can do it?  Who knows?  The fact of the matter is, surprisingly, that it truly doesn't matter to me.  I am not filled with an inner voice that is saying, "I'll show them".  I'm filled with a voice that says, "it's okay...  it doesn't matter what they think.  I know I can do it."  I've not had that confidence and inner peace about something in a long time....  not since my first years in highschool, I think.  Weird that it was about this, huh? 

So, I've continued to do what I'm doing, and declutter a little bit more each day.  And it's working.  The other day Mikey and I were driving back from shooting pool and he turned to me with a smile and told me he was proud of me.  That right there makes all the difference.  I think that people forget that it's important to let each other know that you DO see the positive things they are trying to do with their lives.  Positive reinforcement is one of the best motivators to keep doing what you're doing.  And the best part was that I didn't prompt him to say it.  Just thinking about it makes me smile.  Mikey, if you're reading this, thank you so much.  I love you....