Robyn - posted on 04/29/2010 ( 2 moms have responded )
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I work a full time job almost an hour from home, and a part time job one night a week and Sat. I need them to pay the bills, and thankfully I get to bring my son to my second job with me. Everything is working so far until I get home and I dont have time to keep up with the housework and things that need done around the home. Any suggestions on keeping up with everything?
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Marcy - posted on 04/29/2010
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Robyn, okay honestly that is a long day and a long week. If you can try and get someone to come in every other week and clean. I have a small house and I have someone do this. She charges me $75 every other week and I would rather starve than lose her.
Some tricks: its easy to clean without clutter. Go to the store and buy some of those large plastic containers. Walk around your house and put away anything that you don;t need out. it takes 5 seconds to wipe down a clean surface vs. having to clean a bunch of knick knacks. Not sure if you are married but my hubby has laundry patrol and does the dishes after dinner. I also an Queen of Paper Plates. I know its so bad for the environment but having to do extra dishes is annoying right now.
I surface clean once a week with disposable wipes....especially the kitchen and the bathrooms.
Also, not sure if you cook but I have to feed a hungry 3 1/2 year old and a hubby when I get home. Whenever I make anything I make twice as much. The beginning of the week I make a big batch of brown rice that lasts all week and I make double veggies. This way all I have to do is cook some kind of protein.
Honestly, I don't like a messy house but there is a huge difference between messy and dirty. I found that by reducing the amount of clutter I have I could live with messy...
Good luck.
Julie - posted on 04/29/2010
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Are you living with/raising your child alone? If not, is there a reason your significant other cannot help? Moms have traditionally been expected to do EVERYTHING, which is too much for anyone.
If you are, prioritize. Does it matter if there is a little dust on the window sill? No. It matters if the floor is clean where your baby hangs out. It matters if he has a clean place to sleep and you have a clean place to prepare and serve food. If the dishes and laundry pile up a bit, they will still be there tomorrow. Enjoy your son today.
Bills are a problem for just about everyone, but maybe you can "treat" yourself to a couple of hours of housekeeping every once in a while.
It's tough, but figure out what matters to you the most ... and what will matter in 1, 5 and 10 years. I find that helps.
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