Is it really Monday!? This is one of those days where I am extra grateful to be a stay-at-home mom!! We have not had a down-day since before the holiday weekend! The Saturday before the 4th my Step-brother came to town with his wife; who I had not met yet because they had been living on the other side of the country. The rest of the weekend was taken with BBQs and a birthday party. My DD had a camp all week and this weekend we had another all day picnic for our church. I guess most of it has been fun stuff; just a lot of fun at once!
But now I haven't done laundry in a week and a half. We've been wearing clothing out of the laundry basket (clean!) as it is! I just did a quick cleaning of my kid's bathroom counter because getting the toothpaste on the toothbrush has not been mastered. I suppose it doesn't quite look like a bomb went off in here; but I've still got a lot to do!
Do you have a routine to your chores around the home? Certain days for certain chores?
I used to have a better routine. Monday was always laundry washing day. Tuesday for folding because we air dry a lot. Friday was for bathrooms and vacuuming. I prefer to dust right before I vacuum. I kept a running list of things that needed to be done on a chalk board in my kitchen. Gardening is done daily this time of year. I need to do a good weeding today. I prefer to run the dishwasher in the morning. The litter boxes are done right before I go to bed.
I need a new routine for inside though. My 6 year old has learned to hand wash dishes (big thanks to my Mom for getting her doing that!) and sweep the kitchen. She is helpful with dusting baseboards and things or sorting toys too. It frustrates her though because my 4 year old isn't helpful at all unless I stand there directing him.
And that frustrates DD to no end. I understand her feelings! I tell her I hate being the only one cleaning too.
Do you have a routine to your chores around the home? Certain days for certain chores?
I used to have a better routine. Monday was always laundry washing day. Tuesday for folding because we air dry a lot. Friday was for bathrooms and vacuuming. I prefer to dust right before I vacuum. I kept a running list of things that needed to be done on a chalk board in my kitchen. Gardening is done daily this time of year. I need to do a good weeding today. I prefer to run the dishwasher in the morning. The litter boxes are done right before I go to bed.
I need a new routine for inside though. My 6 year old has learned to hand wash dishes (big thanks to my Mom for getting her doing that!) and sweep the kitchen. She is helpful with dusting baseboards and things or sorting toys too. It frustrates her though because my 4 year old isn't helpful at all unless I stand there directing him.
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