Tidying/Picking up

We do pick ups every day (usually before bedtime unless the house is extremely messy). Each child has their own assigned area. I try to remember to switch them around after 3 months or so. Every item has a place of its own. If it doesn't, it either gets thrown out or I create a space for it or I throw out something else.

De-cluttering is a constant exercise. I love it - very liberating! But I have friends who find it a painful exercise. For me, it reminds me to think very carefully before I make my purchases the next time!

Vacuuming

I vacuum every day now. I used to use the broom - less noise! But the dust & especially hair! is better caught with the vacuum. So in order to not disturb sleeping bbs & toddlers, I vacuum midday - after lunch, everyday except on Sundays. I will vacuum as thoroughly as I can - under sofas, lift up toys boxes, etc...ButI only vacuum daily like this for the living room, study, kitchen & balcony. The bedrooms are magic-mopped by David & Sarah. David does it on Mondays & Wednesdays, Sarah, Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Dusting

Dusting is taken care of by the 2 older children now. Before they helped, I almost never dusted! :) I only dusted when the dust was thick enough to form dust balls or when company was coming over. One thing about me - I cannot stand the feeling of dirt & dust on the floor but can most certainly overlook the dust on the shelves & table tops that I seldom visit in the course of the day.

Ideally, I would like to mop on alternate days & wash the most used toilets 2x/week but I can't handle that kind of workload at this point in time. So I am waiting for when the children are able to be more useful helpers & train them to help out.

to be continued...