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Do You Need Cleaners?

Connie, Dougie No Comments

We’re hiring the kids out.

Connie is an expert on floors

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She can even vacuum

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We thinking of moving her into a supervisory role.

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They’ll work for cookies!

Let’s Clean It Up Around Here

Connie, Dougie 1 Comment

With two kids and four dogs, having the immaculate house I dreamed of is, difficult, to say the least. I have tried so many different cleaning plans. All of them have elements that I like but, inevitably, something that makes them impossible to stick to. I love the idea of having the house completely cleaned in a single day but I just don’t have that kind of time anymore. We tried FlyLady and, though she has some great ideas, I just couldn’t get past the constant e-mail and some of the “rules” that I didn’t agree with (we’re Canadian – we don’t wear shoes in the house!).

So, I’ve turned to the only resource I have for help – the kids.

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As you’d expect, Connie is of no help cleaning but Dougie is starting to get the hang of it.

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He’s actually pretty good at it.

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He really enjoys helping around the house as well. We have talked several times about assigning him some chores and based on this, I think he’s really ready.

In the meantime, Connie has settled into a supervisor role.

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There is no rest for the weary – unless you collapse on the floor.

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