Mar. 11, 2008 - Does anyone else feel this way?
Okay, for those of you just joining me...I have four children. My oldest son just turned 13, the next two will have their birthdays this month and will turn 11 and 9. Our daughter (who is still peeing in her pants people!) will be three in May. I hope she gets the potty training thing by then...
Although I am a rather relaxed person and despise hate loathe am not very consistent with housework and chores, I married a man who likes his home to at least 'appear' clean. To help you understand my relationship with housework...a recent dinner conversation in our home.
Me: I think I was supposed to be a queen.
Hubby: A queen?
One of the boys: What do you mean, mom?
Me: You know. Having people waiting on me, bringing me stuff, doing all the work around here...A queen!
Hubby: (snickers) ...or an invalid.
You see how much I don't like it? I was also thinking of the shopping that must be associated with Queendom. Because they are always well dressed, but I digress.
So keeping the house straight, well, it's the least I can do for him really. He does make sure we have enough funds to feed the children... In an effort to do less, I have worked hard to train them to do more!! It has taken many years of diligence (and we are FAAR from done, friends) but I do see the rewards.
Here is my dilemma and the reason for the title to this post. My kids have been soooo sick. I mean, since Christmas gals, someone has been ill. A couple times, it's even been me! Anyways, when they are sick...they don't work! Am I a bad mom for wishing them well...so I can stop doing the dishes? I never do the dishes anymore...or laundry (theirs) or vacuum or sweep. I delegate as much as possible to them. I miss their help!!
Chime in ladies...do you miss your little ones chipping in when they are down for the count?
Comments
Mar. 11, 2008 - Aloha!
Posted by pro3128
I so know what you mean. I still feel like that many times, especially right now when my husband is deployed and my kids and I have all been sick with the flu. Yuck.
Have you ever tried FlyLady.net? She seriously changed my life. Even being down for 2 weeks, my house is not that bad and is quickly getting back to a good, clean state. Really, my husband and I both love FlyLady.
Mar. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I can safely comment here because my children will never trace their way back to your blog. :) Yes, I have to agree with you, having the children sick puts a serious cramp in my chore schedule.
Isn't that terrible! My middle son was out of town last week with my inlaws. He was only gone for 2 nights, 3 days but his area of the house completely fell apart. Ha! He was responsible for lunch dishes and the living room clean up. We needed him home!!
If you browse around my blog, you'll see a post I wrote about Life Skills. It's an awesome way we developed for handling house chores. It's made everything so much more manageable. We're still chaos personified but at least once a day the house is picked up.
Thanks for stopping by! I think you are right, we are going to enjoy each other. Kathy in WA
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Mar. 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by carrie-the gremlin wrangler
oh my yes. when my 10 year old son is gone, who will take the baby to bed, I want to know? I loathe going up those stairs. It's such a mess up there and it's better for all if I don't see their rooms.
And the dishwasher, laundry etc. I still do these things, but if they are gone for a few days, I do more. I hate it.
gremlinwrangler.blogspot.com
BTW: that pink shirt would look great w/ capris. that's the next item I need, then. Capris!
Mar. 28, 2008 - Your post
Posted by Anonymous
Hey there Phyllis, how are the kids? They must be better by now. I hope things on back on track (or as well as they can be considering...).
Enjoyed your post and yes, I read it all the way to the end. Are you still coming back for FPEA?
Have a great day,
Sue Moyer
