To sahms, working moms, and even those that are prego, here is something that I came up with that I'm going to try to implement when my new arrival arrives. This I believe will help with the daily stresses of dishes, laundry, dirty kitchens and bathrooms, etc. A "chore" schedule for myself, so I don't get so overwhelmed with everything. This is just an example for now, but here goes my idea:
Sunday: Vacuum whole house
Monday: Clean Bathroom/ Put out trash for Tues.
Tuesday: Clean kitchen/ dust whole house
Wednesday: Gather all laundry, wash and dry, throw it into laundry baskets/ vacuum whole house
Thursday: Fold laundry, put all away
Friday: Pay bills, make important phone calls
Saturday: Do nothing.
Note: Obviously, through daily life, there will no doubt be modifications to anyones "chores" because of unexpected events, emergencies, etc, but it just seemed like a really good way to not get over stressed about cleaning and what not. Also, I plan to start using disposable plates, cups, and utensils for 3-4 meals per week. Oh, and don't get me wrong. I didn't mean that Tuesday be the only day you do dishes, etc. I just mean that that would be the day to deep clean, like bleach the floor, clean out the fridge, etc. Also, we have started using the same cup all day long. Whatever cup we use for breakfast is the same cup we use all day. Also, hubby and I have began trying our best to make sure we immediately wash our plates and utensils after dinner, and then set them in the drainer. All of these things combined have helped out SOOO much with the dishes. You would be amazed. Also, I've also noticed laundry gets cut down lots by wearing pj's more than once. Its not like you're getting that dirty while sleeping.....Sleeping naked helps too. He-he. ↓
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| Name: briseis | Date: May 8th, 2008 7:53 PM |
| Yeah I've already got a chore schedule similar to that. It's the only way I can cope. ↑ |
| Name: cjsims | Date: May 8th, 2008 7:55 PM |
| Thats what I'm talking about...I wish I had thought of that sooner. ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: May 8th, 2008 7:57 PM |
| I couldn't bear to have one cleaning day. It would be too stressful and I have time during the other days so just spacing the chores out is simpler and less stressful. ↑ |
| Name: cjsims | Date: May 8th, 2008 7:58 PM |
| I have kind of started doing something similar to this already, it just isn't on paper yet. I plan to make it more concrete as I get closer to delivery. ↑ |
| Name: cjsims | Date: May 8th, 2008 8:03 PM |
| I stressed myself out WWAAYYYYY too much when I had my boy. It was not pretty. That is why I want to make it more of a strict schdule, so everything is still getting done, but I'm not pulling out my hair by the end of the week, cause I realize the kitchen floor is nasty, carpet has cracker crumbs all over, the bills haven't been paid, etc. I plan to have a much more relaxed time when our new baby gets here. I remember being EXHAUSTED with just one newborn, and the house just getting totally nasty, and no one had clean clothes. This time, I'll have a 2 yr old, AND a newborn. That is one thing that pushed me into thinking more about this chore chart for myself. ↑ |
| Name: cjsims | Date: May 8th, 2008 8:20 PM |
| Oh, and overpack the diaper bag as much as you possibly can. I do this now with my 20 month old, and Goodness, it helps more than you think. You can go on probably a months worth the errands, maybe more, and not have to keep dragging it in and out of the house. Just check it once in a while when you go out to make sure there are plenty of diaper and wipes in it. Just another tip. ↑ |
| Name: DRB | Date: May 8th, 2008 11:57 PM |
| Name: briseis | Date: May 9th, 2008 10:37 AM |
Yeah I'm way ahead of you! lol. I've had this chore routine going for a few years now. I was actually talking about it on SAHM the other week. I have a routine for everything. lol. Might sound crazy, but my house is always nice and clean!
I have to have one, cause I have 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 birds, 3 fish, a lazy fiancé who works full time, and an 8-month-old ... and I'm considering going back to work part time. ↑ |
| Name: briseis | Date: May 9th, 2008 10:40 AM |
| You didn't already do the washing up after meals??? lol. God - if you don't do that, they are so difficult to wash! I do the washing up 3 times a day - after Breakfast, after Lunch and after Dinner. ↑ |
| Name: cjsims | Date: May 9th, 2008 3:00 PM |
| Oh, my goodness briseis, it honestly took me awhile to figure out how to keep my santiy while staying at home with my baby, as far as cleaing and laundry and etc goes. Seriously it did. I started figuring it out pretty quick the more and more active and mobile my boy became. I'm glad I'm figuring it out though! I can't believe how much less stressed out I am. ↑ |
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