Mother in law taking photos of inside my house

Ok I'll be honest I looked at the photos because I am nosey! I am also not tidy at home, but I do see why someone who is more so would go quietly mad.

I also understand that a whole load of stuff just does not fit into a small space, I moved from a big bungalow to a smaller house, and though it has good storage, enough for most minimalists, it's just not big enough for a lifetime of 'stuff'. My child is grown so I can imagine what it would have been like when he was the age your children are and trying to let them have space for themselves and plenty of 'things to do' when there isn't that much room.

Definitely for my own sanity I would have to do something with the paperwork as that would worry me most, it's one of the few areas I really try to be organised, even if it's just some clear plastic wallets for the important bills, that really does help.

It's your home as has been said and you can have it how you want it, but you did say early on that you don't get much of a break from the housework. So the more you can find places for things the easier it will be to find them, and the less time you will be stressed hunting through for what you need each time? It will make life easier for you even if it doesn't help with MIL!

Good luck.