just wanted to come back and updated... I totally didn't mean to derail the thread. I have just been so frustrated lately between the disconnect between what I"m able to do physically, and what I want to do.
I'm a slob by nature. My nesting instinct is kicking in, I think, and for the first time in my life I feel satisfaction at having a clean space, but between spd, the job, the 1yo, the pregnancy it's not as easy as it should be.
Totally not your fault! If it works for you, it works for you! I guess I just posted that because it seems those lists would be much easier to execute in a smaller space-- it seemed relevant to the discussion. I could have defnitely phrased it in a more upbeat way.
I think I'm going to redouble my efforts to keep certain rooms closed off; and
zoebird, thanks for the encouragement. I do agree that making it a priority and spending time after it is definitely one part of the solution. I also think there are 'institutional' things that can be done-- 'rules'; only brush your teeth in the master bathroom, no toys outside of the living room... what have you that can help with managing a larger home.
Reading your post, I realized that housework probably will never fall on the top of my list-- not trying to sound holier than thou-- I don't mean that I 'always put my family first'. I mean that tonight I will most likely have one free hour that I can use to either cook, watch the new episode of my fav tv show with dh, sew up blankets for the new baby or vacuum. I think I just have to be ok with the consequences of the fact that my butt will most likely be on that couch.
I'm a slob by nature. My nesting instinct is kicking in, I think, and for the first time in my life I feel satisfaction at having a clean space, but between spd, the job, the 1yo, the pregnancy it's not as easy as it should be.
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 Oh, please do not get defeated my my list.
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I think I'm going to redouble my efforts to keep certain rooms closed off; and
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my post was not to call you out, but to encourage you that you can do it! and, i truly remember myself of 2-3 years ago feeling exactly the same! |
Reading your post, I realized that housework probably will never fall on the top of my list-- not trying to sound holier than thou-- I don't mean that I 'always put my family first'. I mean that tonight I will most likely have one free hour that I can use to either cook, watch the new episode of my fav tv show with dh, sew up blankets for the new baby or vacuum. I think I just have to be ok with the consequences of the fact that my butt will most likely be on that couch.
