I can barely remember to take clothes out of the wash, I can barely remember when the last time I really cleaned at all. I try, I really do, but as soon as 3:00 in the afternoon hits, the house is wrecked again. Books, boots, jackets, backpacks (both my daughters and my husbands), dishes, garbage to be brought out etc etc.. everyday.
Now, I'm not saying that a house
shouldn't be lived in or enjoyed, but I'm also not saying that Mom
should be the only one to clean up the mess. How do people do it?
How are some houses so perfect all the time?!
I created a cleaning chart. Each day has a specific chore, with everyday having the basics. (beds made, kitchen cleaned, living room picked up). I think this will help make it not so overwhelming. I want to spend more time with my kids in the evening and not scrubbing the stove because my husband tried to make dinner and now there is sauce on my walls..
Another thing I never thought would happen to me- I am perfectly content staying in pajamas, yoga pants, or an ugly nightgown all day, every day. I will change to clean sweat pants to pick up my daughter at school, and get dressed up to go to work, but I want comfort always.
I learned to go out without makeup on
(still always wear mascara and eyeliner), I have my messy, and my
nails are not perfectly polished everyday anymore. It has become so
common for me to look like this that when I put makeup on or do my
hair, my daughter asks me where I'm going, or my husband does a
double take and wonders what I'm up to..
I need to start remembering to take care of myself. I need to start “looking pretty” again. I need this house clean!
This starts now..ok well in an hour at
my hair appointment!
What do you need to re-focus on?
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