From Tracie: A Job Completed

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

A Job Completed

I wouldn't say that dishes are my favorite thing to do. In fact they rate somewhere under laundry and above getting my toenails pulled out with rusty pliers. I'm not a big fan.

I have been guilty of ignoring a sink full of dishes and only washing a single spoon for ice cream.

(Don't judge. I know I'm not the only person who has done this.)

There is that great moment with dishes though. When I finally put on those bright yellow gloves and turn the water up and start washing. (That isn't the great moment!)  The moment happens when all the dishes are done and I can lay those gloves down and know that the job is complete.

That brings me joy!

Yellow Dish Gloves

and visit Leigh for the Happiness Project.

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Posted by Tracie Nall at 6/29/2010 12:25:00 AM

28 comments:

  1. ♥ Brittany Ciara ♥June 29, 2010 12:35 AM

    And this is the reason my family does a lot of plastic ware and paper plates. Some weeks, we just don't have time for the dishes! ;)

    <3 you!

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  2. UnknownJune 29, 2010 1:25 AM

    I have a dishwasher and I still loathe doing dishes lol

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  3. One PhotoJune 29, 2010 9:18 AM

    I use my dishwasher for most things but you know I really don't mind doing the dishes. As far as household chores go I hate ironing, hoovering, dusting and cleaning bathrooms, that is definitely the worst :-)

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  4. MargaretJune 29, 2010 1:44 PM

    I agree with you. I hate doing dishes as well.

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  5. UnknownJune 29, 2010 1:54 PM

    A beautiful sight! I am so not judging :)

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  6. LadyJtalksJune 29, 2010 2:46 PM

    Well, that does make it into the yellow joy machine file...know the feeling well years ago

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  7. jenJune 29, 2010 4:14 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog today. I'm glad I found your corner of the world.
    I read your story. I am amazed at your strength. May God continue to bless you.
    And I'm marking you on my blog list. I'll be reading!

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  8. Actuary MomJune 29, 2010 4:33 PM

    I will "unload" one spoon from the dishwasher for whatever I need. :)

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  9. UnknownJune 29, 2010 4:36 PM

    I'm sooo guilty of washing the one spoon just to snack...but usually my problem is putting all the dishes in the dishwasher, and then failing to turn the darn thing on...*sigh*

    Oh well.....life aint fun without a little unfinished business!

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  10. Susan AndersonJune 29, 2010 5:46 PM

    Yep, the end is (nearly always) worth the beginning and middle.

    Nearly always.

    ;)

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  11. TracieJune 29, 2010 5:56 PM

    I don't like doing the dishes either. Actually, I don't like any housework. Blogging is much more enjoyable. :)

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  12. Secret Mom ThoughtsJune 29, 2010 7:19 PM

    I love when they are done too.

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  13. Just Be RealJune 29, 2010 7:23 PM

    Being single, I use the same fork, knife and plate over and over and over again.

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  14. Liz MaysJune 29, 2010 7:34 PM

    Oh shoot! You just reminded me I have a sink full of them to do!

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  15. leigh hewettJune 29, 2010 8:19 PM

    I love little rituals that make daily tasks seem more special. I need some yellow gloves.

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  16. JuneJune 29, 2010 8:31 PM

    I can relate. Didn't have a dishwasher for most of my childhood and adult life. Still have yellow gloves around here too!

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  17. DebbieJune 29, 2010 10:07 PM

    LOL...you are totally NOT the only person who washed one spoon so she could eat her ice cream!

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  18. Teddy Started ItJune 29, 2010 11:11 PM

    That 'great moment' you describe...mmmm, not so great for me. My gloves (bright pink) are kinda stinky. But the spoon thing...I'm judging you UP on that one. Although for me, it's my milk-n-cookies cup that gets the single item wash;D

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  19. Margie's WalkJune 29, 2010 11:18 PM

    I am with you dishes are my least favorite thing to do but that is what a teenage that wants money or a new game is for! :)

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  20. Holly LefevreJune 30, 2010 1:30 AM

    Washing dishes is my least favorite chore ever! I would rather pick up dog poop. I even went out and bought super cute pink gloves...it did not inspire me. Glad you found happiness.

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  21. knickknacksJune 30, 2010 11:50 AM

    Oh I absolutely hate doing the dishes too! But thank heavens for the dishwasher! :)

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  22. UnknownJune 30, 2010 2:54 PM

    I am grateful for my dishwasher, but hubs and I have an unspoken rule for most of the time....either you wash dishes, or you bathe the kiddos. I'd rather do the dishes.

    lol!

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  23. Stephanie FarisJune 30, 2010 3:51 PM

    I'm getting the impression you don't have a dishwasher???

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  24. SusannahJuly 01, 2010 3:49 PM

    Oh my, yes. The yellow gloves! they DO make a difference. Same thing with my apron. :~D

    Thanks for visiting Chrysalis!

    Blessings, e-Mom

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  25. Mrs4444July 02, 2010 12:43 AM

    I am the seventh of nine children who grew up in a household that had no dishwasher. Need I say more about how I feel about washing dishes??

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  26. Nikki (Sarah)July 02, 2010 9:12 PM

    dishes? a 'royal' pain. cute post.

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  27. Cluttered BrainJuly 03, 2010 11:56 PM

    Did U get your 25 dollar gift card yet?
    i loathe the dishes too..*sigh*
    I need a housekeeper so I can blog and tweet even more... hahaha!

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  28. wJuly 04, 2010 6:41 PM

    love it!

    also. i, too, will wash just a spoon for ice cream. heck. i've even washed just a fork for it because i was too lazy to dig on the bottom of the sink for a spoon.

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