Organizing and Family February 16, 2008
As I mentioned in previous posts I’m TRYING to get my house organized. However, my family seems to be a major road block. How do I train them to want to clean up after themselves? I have two young kids ( 3 & 6) and a husband that thinks I’m their personal maid.
The first week of organizing was wonderful. My husband even tried to keep up with the house on the days I worked. I loved coming home and actually being able to walk in the living room without tripping over toys or stepping on the PB/Jelly sandwich that was for lunch. My house is functional but a bit cluttered.
The second week, I kept up with everything and was doing little decluttering plus deep cleaning projects every day. I was happy and felt so good to be in a clean house. Then the eye rolls and the “I’ll do it later, promise” started happening. Chores were getting neglected and “This is too much work, mommy” was the new phrase around here. I know picking up dirty clothes off the floor takes all but 2 minutes.
The third week, no one is on the cleaning bandwagon with me. My hubby told me the other day that I knew he wasn’t a clean freak when I met him. Well that didn’t go over very well with me because ummm that was 9 yrs ago and your a grown man now. I’m not asking for him the clean the bathroom floor with a toothbrush but how about sweeping up the hair after he shaves. Okay this is turning into a rant…sorry. My kids are following daddy’s direction and telling me to CHILL OUT, yes that came out of my 6yr old.
Sunday will be my fourth week and I’m moving forward! I’m not going to let them destroy my dream of a clean clutter-free home that I NEED to keep my sanity.
Whatever happened to~If mommy is happy then everyone is happy, lol.
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