Why Do I Always Feel Like I’m Cleaning BUT Not Making Any Progress?!

I promised myself that I would not use precious preschool time to clean the house. But I also recognize that when the cleaning fairy bestows her magic upon my body, I must seize the opportunity to clean. Otherwise, I’d truly live in dirt & constant clutter. Even now with 90 minutes of cleaning, it’s maintenance (and still clutter-galore).

What did I accomplish in 90 minutes?

• Loaded the dishwasher of last night’s dinner dishes
• Hand-washed a few dishes that didn’t fit in the dishwasher
• Cleaned out the fridge
• Took out trash & recycling
• Made Hubby a smoothie & lunch
• Put away groceries that didn’t make it into cupboards last night
• Load of laundry
• Made Lunch for myself

Now I’m enjoying my lunch with the hum of the dishwasher & washing machine and the radio blasting. (And a bit of Facebook.).

But a quick glance of the watch—it’s time to pick up the kiddo from school.
ALREADY?!

This afternoon in preparation for visitors, I will go through some boxes in the guest room/basement area shoved in the corner and forgotten from the summer. This is so not exciting. When do full-time working parents fit in house-cleaning? Live in dirt & clutter-galore? Or just hire a housekeeper? I like to think my house is in constant motion since we are home so often, which requires constant cleaning. (Or it could be I’m just a terrible, lazy housekeeper without an effective cleaning routine. Hmmm…..Maybe I could use some cleaning tips. Tips, anyone?)

And I’m off to pick up that precious child who makes my choice of staying at home worthwhile (right?!).

Spoiled Wifey Is Preggo (And Very Cranky)!

Don’t get me wrong: I am thrilled to have a child. I am amazed by the gift of life.

HOWEVER, why is pregnancy so incredibly uncomfortable? In short, this SUCKS!

Yes, I am very cranky because I am tired all the time. My sleep schedule is disrupted at night either from the first-born or more likely unpleasant body symptoms.

Now in my 2^nd trimester, exhaustion, nausea and frequent bathroom trips should be waning. Nausea has not. I still get bouts. And now other symptoms are picking up speed. My skin has gone haywire which makes me self-conscious, especially since I don’t look particularly pregnant yet, just dumpy and bloated.

So I feel fat & ugly and therefore, cranky.