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I think it is pretty safe to say that I am not the only one where housekeeping is the thorn in the flesh. I have a load of laundry washing even now as I type this, but it seems like that is one of the things I can never get caught up on.
Sometimes, housekeeping overwhelms me. I take a look around at the many things that need to be done and I don't know where to start first. J always tells me to stick to one thing until I'm done, but I have a bad habit of starting one thing, then in the middle of doing that I will see something else that needs some attention and hop to getting that done. It's a vicious cycle. I have to make myself focus.
And don't get me started about cleaning with kids in the house!
Yep, that about sums it up. As my girls have gotten older, I have given them more responsibilities around the house, but it is a challenge to keep the house clean and picked up when as soon as I get the living room clean, two little munchkins decide they want to set up a tea party with all their dolls. In the living room. Where I just cleaned. **exasperated sigh**
And can I just confess something? I love having people over. One of the reasons I love having people over is it gives me great motivation to get the house cleaned from top to bottom and possibly even finish a home improvement or decorating project. I mean, it's still hospitality even if I have ulterior motives, right? Right?
Oh, man. I really need a better plan for this whole cleaning/housekeeping thing. And since this month, I am revising home, what better time to implement a cleaning schedule. I mean, this will be a total game changer for me. If I can stick to it. I can do it. I can do it. I can do it.
Yep. That's what I'll do. Get a plan. A glorious, wonderful, detailed cleaning schedule that can help me keep it all straight and stay on top of the housework.
What is your housekeeping strategy? Do you use a cleaning schedule or some other method to keep your home in order?
Hey Girl! I was the same way and still am to a point!! I sat down and wrote out a schedule. Laundry on Monday, Mopping on Tuesday, Dusting on Wednesday, etc.....And with being at home now it made it so much easier until I have something unexpected happen and I have to "play" catch up! I try to have it all done by Saturday so the weekend we aren't stuck at home cleaning! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good plan. Yes, playing catch up is always hard. I feel like I am playing catch up a lot of the time.
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