On Cleaning and Such
This evening is cell groups (small group prayer meeting) and our group is meeting here at our house. I’ve given up trying to clean-up the house much ahead of time. It’s best to wait till an hour or two before people arrive to ensure a mess-less house. Note I said “mess-less” not clean. My house very, very seldom seems clean anymore . . . When it does get a good scrub invariably a few minutes later or maybe hour it’s not spotless anymore . . . Now why would that be, tell me!
I know in a few years I will hardly have to clean it. My children can help me get it done in no time and entertain the babies ( if I have any more . . . they’re slow in coming now days :), but I am getting a bit anxious. I certainly hope Jaden isn’t my last! . . . though the break is nice.) so that it will stay that way . . . so I guess this season of life will pass. Tell me it will.
February 28th, 2007 at 11:12 pm
Thanks for the comment. I was so glad to find you site and catch up with your family alittle bit. Looks like you stay busy. Two boys seem to keep me pretty busy! Have a good day!
March 1st, 2007 at 12:30 am
Houses never “stay that way” no matter how few people live in them or what their age. But it certainly does make a BIG difference when the children are old enough to help to do a lot of the work. It WILL get easier, I promise.
March 1st, 2007 at 4:52 am
Oh, I absolutely know what you mean! And I like the phrase “mess-less”, it seems like it’s looking on the bright side, despite the dirt in the corners!
Yes, I keep telling myself that this season will pass, and then we’ll forget how our houses looked, and instead fondly remember the good times, the childish voices, the enthusiastic play…and wish we had our messy houses back for just a little, to relive those days again… 
March 1st, 2007 at 10:42 pm
A clean house would be a museum! We live in this house! Age does make a little difference. Not so many toys laying around! 5,10,15 or maybe 20 item pick up at
the last minute before Dad comes home or before company arrives does help. Hey if hubby shows up early they know what to expect!
March 2nd, 2007 at 12:23 am
Yeah, I know . . . but I’m dealing with tornado’s EVERY DAY!
March 2nd, 2007 at 10:16 pm
For some reason, it is a little stressful to have cell group at our house, too. My dishes are never done from dinner, I am always in the bathroom brushing my teeth when they come and someone seems to be crying and neglected. It is easier to pack everyone up and go away, dishes undone and floors crummy. Weird, I know. I have some really wonderful little helpers, but working on a time schedule is not something we excel in.