I’m a Wonderful Teacher!
By DianneN
@DianneN (246720)
United States
March 9, 2019 8:32am CST
I’ve always been meticulous with organizing my closets and drawers, including the linen closets. My husband, who is very neat, too, had a very bad habit of arranging his shirts willy nilly in his drawers.
Some shirts with collars would face outwards. Some not. Some tee shirts would be mixed in with the shirts with collars. I shouldn’t complain, since he helps put the laundry away when he’s around.
However, it drove me crazy when I put his freshly laundered polo and tee shirts away. So I organized his shirts, and showed him how he should place them.
When I last peeked, the photo shows what I found.
Either I’m a wonderful teacher, or he’s a very bright student. I’m very pleased with the results.
Do you keep your closets and drawers neat and tidy?
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58 responses
@snowy22315 (169940)
• United States
9 Mar 19
No, but at least I have alot of things on hangers as opposed to lying around! yay me!
, Hubby did a great job!
, Hubby did a great job!5 people like this
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
9 Mar 19
@DianneN and what would the punishment be?
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@much2say (53959)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Mar 19
He gets an A+ on his report card thanks to his most excellent teacher 
. Hubby doesn't have a lot of clothes to deal with - so his stuff is pretty easy to manage. I, on the other hand, have tons of clothes and not enough space . . . the clothes I have room for are neat and tidy . . . but the rest, well 
!3 people like this
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
9 Mar 19
I hear you! My husband had to have our bedroom cut in half to make a walk around in type closet for me. I won't tell you about the four other bedroom closets or attic or basement up north. Here in FL, I'm keeping my walkin closet manageable.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Mar 19
Congrats to you both! Things here...well they surely are not perfect but while the kids are young I prefer to spend my time with them more than cleaning all the time. They grow so fast, as you know!
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
9 Mar 19
Seems you are a great teacher and your hubby a wonderful student
My drawers are neat but my closet is a bit disorganized. It's an ongoing project.
My drawers are neat but my closet is a bit disorganized. It's an ongoing project.3 people like this
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Mar 19
@DianneN Bad Dianne! Pick up those shoes!
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
10 Mar 19
My cupboard is ideal for a treasure hunt - search, search and search (lol)
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
11 Mar 19
That's a great job to both of you. I want that organized too, My mother was the organized person in the household.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
11 Mar 19
@DianneN Oh I see. Have a wonderful day!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Mar 19
Why is it wives like to train husbands?
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Mar 19
@DianneN Yes, because husbands allow you to train lol! They just get with the program to make you think you are in charge!
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Mar 19
Yes, both Jay and I are meticulous with keeping our closets and drawers organized. The only problem, one day I was short on hangers, so I took a hanger out of his closet. When Jay got home he snarled, 'Hey, somebody stole one of the hangers out of my closet!' I wilted, because there's only two people who live in this home. Who could have possibly 'stolen' one of Jay's hangers? He even keeps track of every single hanger! Did I get in trouble? Of course not!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
14 Mar 19
I hear ya! With all my shopping lately, we are short of hangers now. I took all of my husband's extras and those from the guest room closet. Today I asked the saleswoman is I could have the hanger that came with my blouse. I really, really needed it.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
14 Mar 19
@kobesbuddy I've seen those made by others. I'm sure they were perfect for hanging shirts, blouses, and dresses without ruining the shoulder lines.
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@kobesbuddy (74554)
• East Tawas, Michigan
14 Mar 19
@DianneN My grandma who was quite poor, made coat hangers with yarn. She'd give them away, as Birthday presents and Wedding gifts. People would honestly thank her for this humbling gift! They were strong(made out of two regular hangers) and I still have about ten of them hanging in our closets!
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
10 Mar 19
Believe it or not, towels MUST be perfectly, but literally, neatly stacked (do not ask why, because I do not know it myself) but exclusively towels 
What's wrong with me? Why just towels? 
What's wrong with me? Why just towels?
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
10 Mar 19
@DianneN I really do not know, but I think it's good I'm aware, how much I'm not really aware Understand?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Mar 19
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Honestly, I hang almost everything.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Mar 19
@DianneN Undies and jammies no, bathing suits no but everything else, yes
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
11 Mar 19
@BelleStarr 
I wouldn't have room for my dresses, blouses, or pants, even with my walk-in closet. I should drive over and check your closet out.
I wouldn't have room for my dresses, blouses, or pants, even with my walk-in closet. I should drive over and check your closet out.1 person likes this
@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Mar 19
I do keep them neat and tidy. It is my husband and son who are more messy. I am always straightening up behind them.
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@LeaPea2417 (36438)
• Toccoa, Georgia
11 Mar 19
@DianneN I wish you could give them lessons.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Mar 19
I am very organized with my clothes when I put them away. I definitely place t-shirts and collared shorts separately, and I have a certain way they are placed in the drawers. But I wasn't quite as meticulous as a girlfriend I had about 10 years ago. She actually sorted and organized everything by color. I thought that was a little extreme, although I admit it made it easy to find what I needed, especially when looking to match clothes.
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@moffittjc (118435)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Mar 19
@DianneN I used to be a neat freak. I'm not so much anymore. I'm not quite as organized as I used to be. Or maybe I just don't have time. Who knows. I still keep everything organized, I'm just not as meticulous about it now like I used to be!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
14 Mar 19
@moffittjc I'm sure time plays a role in being a neat freak or not.
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I sort and organized everything by color, pattern, and length.
Anyway, so glad you are nice and neat and organized enough so you can find whatever you need and fast!
Yes, my clothes are always neat.