Wipeout Wednesday – The Kitchen

The kitchen is the most used room in our house—especially in the springtime.

And let’s be honest… if the kitchen is a mess, the whole house feels like a mess.

There is something about the kitchen that sets the mood for this momma and, honestly, the whole family. When it’s tidy, even just a little bit, everything else seems to fall into place. Healthy home-cooked meals magically appear. Kids sit down to make artwork at the table. I can actually enjoy a hot cup of green tea instead of reheating it three times.

So this Wipeout Wednesday, I’m keeping it simple and happy.

🎶 Cue the Beach Boys.
There’s something about that music that instantly lifts my mood. It reminds me that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be joyful. A busy household can still feel light, fun, and full of good vibes—even when the to-do list is long.

Today, I’m spending 10 simple minutes tidying and wiping down the kitchen counters. That’s it. No deep cleaning. No perfection. Just clearing the clutter and giving those counters a fresh wipe.

If I happen to have an extra two minutes at the end, I’ll zip the broom across the ickiest parts of the floor—the high-traffic crumbs, the mystery spots, the places we all pretend not to see.

And if today doesn’t go as planned? So what.

I’m a work-at-home mom, and I’m writing lesson plans today for a volunteer music class I’m teaching this afternoon. I can’t expect miracles. But I can move forward in my homemaking the best I can—and feel good about my home and myself.

Most days, it takes about five minutes to clear breakfast and lunch dishes, then another three or so to wipe the counters. If something spectacular happens—like a milk spill or an oatmeal explosion—well, that might take a little longer.

But this is the life of a momma.
And this is the life I chose.

Simple Wednesday Kitchen Challenge

Put on your happy momma face. Turn on some Beach Boys. Busy the kids with artwork or reading. Then:

• Tidy the kitchen
• Wipe down the counters
• Give the worst parts of the floor a quick sweep

I’ve learned that mopping in the middle of the day is a total waste of time—it stays clean for about two minutes in a busy house. I save that for once or twice a week, after everyone’s in bed.

That’s it. Ten uninterrupted minutes, and the kitchen already feels better. The house feels calmer. And we’re wearing our Super Momma smiles instead of the I Can’t Do It All frowns.

We’re moving forward—and that’s what counts.

Now go enjoy a hot cup of tea and read a story to the little ones.

They’re only little once. 🌊🧼🎶