Kathy, you know, that might actually work. I try to use the rationale of "If I was moving, would I want to haul this with me?" If the answer is no, I pitch it out. I just don't get into the frame of mind to do that often enough. Maybe this incident today will be some incentive. I've been wanting to downsize and simplify anyway. I feel like I was slapped with a gauntlet today, and when that happens I go into "Oh yeah, I'll show you" mode.

I don't want my parenting and my self esteem to be defined by my clutter, and it looks like it's doing that more and more.

You've definitely given me some food for thought and it's much appreciated.