The drudgery of domestic chores is a necessary evil. Necessary- because of the impact it will have if life is not kept in order. Evil- because all of my hard work cleaning up the messes gets undone faster than I can say "dog hair." The kitchen clutter (green tomatoes from yesterday) and clean laundry waiting to be folded are two of the things that are bothering me today.
When I was a child, I marveled at how much work my mother did for us. I am number 7 of 8 children in our family. My TO DO list pales in comparison to what she had to do. I knew in elementary school that I had no desire to be good at home keeping. I wondered why people cared so much about life indoors. She smiled (politely) at me when I told her that I would hire someone to help me when I was an adult. I didn't want to learn- I wanted to climb my favorite tree or ride my bicycle.
Still no "happy face" concerning my list of chores today. Usually my morning coffee will jolt me into action. There is generally enough caffeine in two cups to clear my head and get me started with my work. I hope that it kicks in soon.
FYI: Dogs appreciate a clean indoor space. Allergens can be trapped in carpet and bedding. Regular vacuuming and washing of bedding material is important. Regular bathing of dogs is a must as well. Dust and dirt can collect in their coats, ears, and paws and should be washed away with a quality shampoo.
My control freak tendencies will probably never allow me to hire a housekeeper. I would probably clean before he or she came to work. I think my only practical solution is to give away a lot of my possessions. If I don't own it anymore, I don't have to clean it, store it, mend it or even look at it.
This makes me smile.
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