The kids and I went on a vacation with my mom and had a blast but not much "me" time and now we are back its housework in the morning then swimming in the afternoon then dinner. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and crowded.
So yesterday I went out on the porch screaming "GIVE ME SPACE" because between the fighting, tattling, and the 20 questions I had just about enough. I love my kids but sometimes I need to breathe! Dad gets a lot of "him" time so it sure would be nice if he said "Baby, go do something by yourself and leave the kids at home" I haven't ever heard that- now when he goes to his mom's house every couple months I get a break for the weekend and that sure is a blessing.
Wow... did that turn into a VENT- anyways last night I made the announcement after dinner that everyone was going to do a 10 minute pick up. I got some ohhs and awws but I shrugged it off and followed through on my threat. I took the kitchen, kids had their rooms/living room, and hubby had our room. Everyone jumped in and put things away so after 10 minutes my house looked like it does in the morning when I do my morning clean-up. I loved going to bed with a clean house. I loved it better getting up and knowing I didn't have to spend 40 minutes cleaning.
I actually woke up and went outside to clean front yard. That felt good. If everyone chips in then maybe I won't feel like I'm doing everything (and stop bitching about it) and I might not feel so overwhelmed!
We are so doing 10 minute CLEAN UP every night!!!!
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