I am a S.A.H.M. of 3 (DS13 ,DD6 and DD1) and as much as I try I can't get the things done that I need to do.Ya know caring for the younger ones, the wash, cleaning the house and cooking, spending time with the kids, my hubby and lastly myself.
I have tried scheduals but our life seems to unpredictable. My house makes me feel horrible because it seems to be in disaray constantly. I clean and clean and it looks like I got no where. I'm not saying it's a trash hole just not organized and tidy. The table always has something on it. I want to spend more time with my kids but I find it difficult to fit it in.
Any advise?
PS. I don't have a dish washer, the laundry is in the basement and I have a bum knee (I still go down though), My hubby helps sometimes but he often works on the side to help bring in extra cash ( he helps with the baby mostly), My DS is not co operative and won't do more then his own room and laundry......help me
2006-08-06 04:45:32 · 5 answers · asked by reighngstar 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am on the computer as I feed my 1yr old....I am not on for lengthy periods. It's my way of trying to do 2 things at one time. Sometimes I feed the baby and do dishes too.
2006-08-06 05:01:32 · update #1
You have 3 kids. It's time to let a few things go. If the house is clean but messy, big deal. It looks lived in. Your kids will remember the time that you spend with them......not how clean the house was.
Involve the kids in caring for the house. The oldest can help you get the laundry to the basement. The oldest 2 can probably help with dishes. The youngest can "help" you fold laundry and dust. Ask them all to help keep toys and clothes picked up and put away.
2006-08-06 06:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
do not rigidity a lot about the housecleaning. you do not ought to stay in a museum. you've little ones, issues are going to be slightly disorderly. So what? Spend time consisting of your little ones, make certain that they are satisfied and healthful, supply them some chores so that they are going to study accountability. It appears like your hubby helps you as a lot as he can. detect a chum or neighbor to exhibit screen the youngsters one nighttime a week and go on a date consisting of your hubby. you want the ruin, and also you'll come decrease back a better positive mommy. do not imagine that you do not have the time, the laundry will wait some hours. in case you do not have the money, even a walk contained in the park is reliable, only a even as for you. reliable success, sweetie. it receives a lot less complicated.
2016-11-23 12:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe do a reward system for the older kids to help otu more. Even things like renting a movie they want, or giving then a giftcard to someplace. I give my Stepson a rewards system and he cleans the living room and makes his bed, and takes out the trash with out me even asking. If they dont want to helpt hen offer the reward to the the other one.
2006-08-06 07:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by i love my sexy hubby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your situation sounds a lil hard but with little kids it can be...first if I were you I'd get the kids to help they can all do sumthing...turn clean up time into play time they can clean and play anad you can spend time with them too...get them to help you sort clothes by color a dnteach them colors while u sort things like that...little things will help you out during the day and everything wont be so bad...It worked for me...
2006-08-06 04:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Honey Luv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about removing yourself from the computer and spend that time with your children or doing some housework? Just an idea.
2006-08-06 04:51:51 · answer #5 · answered by CMSgt342 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋