How I Get By

1) I do laundry continually throughout the day.
     If the washer isn't going, its because I am not home. Seriously, if the baskets are empty I move along to blankets, curtains, etc. I don't wait until things get dirty and ESPECIALLY don't wait for certain days to do laundry... it would be an inevitable chore that I would dread...plus... you usually run out of underwear before you realize you need to do the laundry and by that point...well...its too late.

2) I allow things to just wait another day.
     I am the type of person that has to have the house constantly clean and organized for me to feel relaxed. That's a deadly trait. I have learned that picking up the toys now, means I will just have to do it again, so I wait until the end of the day to put things back in order... and if I am exhausted, then it can wait until morning.

3) Don't let others have the power to judge your home.
     If you are my guest, and I just never had time to set aside to fix my house up tidy and neat, i'm not sorry. Instead of assuming I am a slob, remind yourself I am making time for my kids and their needs. DON'T let someone else make you feel uncomfortable in your own home.

4) Don't fall into the trap of judgy parents.
     I have learned that more times than not, a parent judges other parents. STOP! Remind yourself that YOU are the best parent for YOUR kids. I refuse to let someone else' perspective influence my instincts on what I feel is best for my kids. When you catch yourself judging another parent, think again and remind yourself that THEY are the parent to their kids, not you.

5) Get a day planner.
     Seriously, best way to remember things,

6) Buy pre-seasoned meats and pre-prepared meals.
     If you are living a busy life, dinner can be a chore. To keep the hot and healthy meals coming, go to the raw meat section at your grocery store and get the "ready to cook" meats. they are already seasoned and put together...all you have to do is cook it. You can also find healthy pre-made sides at the deli.

7) MAKE MORE PLANS!!!!
     I know, crazy right? NO! keep pluggin away, the minute you stop making plans is when your kids become bored and you become less stimulated. its healthy to be busy, so start making play dates!

8) Last but by far the least, hire a housekeeper once a month.
     I budget a housekeeper once a month for three hours at ten dollars an hour.... I have yet to find anything more valuable. I hire her to do all the deep cleaning, spider web hunting, and just plain dreadful cleaning needs. This service keeps me sane, and helps me worry about more important  things.