The laundry subject seems to be a great one - we can all identify with the drudgery of it, can't we? Well, I have more cleaning confessions...I always give myself a hard time when thinking through these things, but I think its probably normal that I can't keep the house that my OCD neighbor can...
*I mopped the floors yesterday for the first time in at least a month
*I have not dusted the upper kitchen cabinets and shelves in...several months
*I have not dusted the rest of the kitchen or the living room in...maybe 3 weeks?
*Under Gavin's bed is a explosion of toys and odds and ends I keep telling myself I need to get to...
I'm sure there are more, but I can't think of them at this time. I am not a slob, but I'm not the best cleaner either. Part of that, of course, is because when I try and pick something up, it seems like the boys follow right behind me and get something else messy in that area. I don't usually feel like dusting or cleaning bathrooms at naptime or after the kids are in bed. I want to relax and nap myself, or just do something I enjoy. Like read or watch a movie. I usually have to have a mental conversation where I tell myself its ok my house is not spotless - I have 2 small children that I'm mom to - that's my most important job. But I also don't want to be embarrassed by how I keep my house. I think there is a happy medium. Not quite sure I've found it yet, though. Anyone have any good ideas for me??
Sunday, July 01, 2007
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I have to laugh at your confessions, because I could write a book of confessions! I sometimes think to myslef "I've been a stay at home mom for a whole year now and my entry closet STILL needs to get organized?!" It's easy to get down on yourself over these things, but I really try to focus on what I HAVE accomplished. And, when I stop to think about it, I can be proud of the work God has enabled me to do. Ok, my true confession: As of last month, I hired a house cleaner. It hasn't changed my life completely, but it sure does help! I did the math and realized it was cheaper to pay the cleaners than to take the time away from my job as a copywriter to do the cleaning. Plus, I'd rather write than clean! I didn't think we could afford it, but it is working out so far. Just a thought....!
-B
Good idea, B...I have thought about it...I think for us, since it doesn't take away from my working we are going to stick to me cleaning here and there...But if/when I have a 3rd - I don't know how I'll do it. We'll figure it out then, huh?? :-) And yeah, I have many closets to organize too. I have this one cabinet I was going to clean/organize like crazy...haven't gotten to it yet.
At least you mop.
I don't even own a working mop.
I love my swiffer jet sweeper! :)
Carrie...you should be a 'forum' writer...your pretty darn good at it! :)
Carrie...honestly I haven't dusted...well I don't know how long its been! That is my confession and I only own 2 sets of sheets and I just recently got the 2nd one. I totally feel you and am the same way when Max goes to sleep, its my time, though I always feel like I should be cleaning. I feel ya...
Dusting, what's that?
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