Am I the only stay at home mom bored with cleaning and cooking?

Question

Vacuum half a room, go see what toddler is into, dust one piece of furniture, baby crying from nap, noodles are boiling and baby wants his bottle, blah blah, I don't mind cleaning but rushing to do it is really draining. I try not to fry any dinners cuz I get interrupted too much.

I have no idea how other moms are so driven to keep the house clean but my hubby's not there to watch kids while I clean after dinner or there to give a bath.

Answer 1

I am a janitor, I feel for you. I am not too fond of cleaning. Some tips that might help you out. Try a slow cooker, you can make a quick and easy meal and have it ready four to eight hours later. Now the cleaning. Get those good quality filters for your home ac, they cost between $4 and $10, that will cut down on the dust in the house tremendously, and good for your health. To save yourself time in the bathroom, use furniture polish (spray), works on mirrors, no streaking, doesn't fog. Shower doors, stops soap scum build up, same for the tiles and sinks, in the bath and kitchen. Less cleaning. Best of luck.

Peace

Answer 2

I get bored with it too. I have no help with the kids until they are about to go to bed!

Answer 3

No, your not!

I don't really enjoy cleaning the same room 5x a day, so what I've gotten into the habit of doing in cleaning one room every day, doing laundry every two days, and picking up toys only three times a week. I know it might sound like I'm very lazy, but truthfully no one comes over as we live far away from friends and family (an hour or so) and I know there isn't a change of a stop-in. The rest of the time I spend reading to my son, coloring, playing outside with him, watching cartoon, dancing, singing, etc.

The way I look at it, if you can live with a little clutter (just as long as it's not dirty, smelly, or dangerous,) than why not enjoy the time you've got with your young children instead of running yourself ragged to keep a picture perfect home? The only person it should matter to is you, and if someone wants to run off at the mouth about your house, then they don't have to visit.

After all, the kids are only young once, and it goes by faster than you think. It's worth not washing a load of dishes once in a while.

Answer 4

You have my sympathy, but you do not have to do it all. Brilliant idea about dedicating days to jobs so you have to leave things. I would also suggest a gated area (playpen) for your toddler so you can be safe in the knowledge he is safe whilst you are in a different room. The children can also be left for a few minutes if crying etc as long as they are safe- this will teach them valuable lessons and allow you time to finish things. I am sorry if this sounds a bit patronising it is not meant to be Im a mum myself- and if someone will watch the kids for an hour don't spend it doing bloody housework have a long bath or go out! xx

Answer 5

Totally agree!!!! I have become soooo grouchy because of being pulled in so many diffrent directions.  I couldn't find or have one but is there a teen (11-14) neighbor,family or friend that you could enlist for help? Even if they sit in the living room with the babies and watch Barney or some thing for 30 min. or so? Or even a friend or grand parent just to be in the room while you get a shower, cook, clean ect.  Also get youself a crock- pot and use it !  I'd get the meal ready the night before. God Bless and I know it's tough but you are doing the right thing by being home with your kids

Answer 6

clean the house when they are napping - play with your kids and enjoy your day - before you know it they've grown up and you'll want to remember the fun you had with them when they were little - not cleaning house - and put them to bed early and spend an hour each day cleaning - get yourself organized and it will work

Answer 7

I will give you my favorite Quote

"Homes are for free expressions not for good Impressions"

I get sick of cleaning the same room 5X a day,Making the same dinners week after week. My children are 12 and 4. I don't have the baby around anymore, but it doesn't get much easier when they get older.Sorry to say. :)

Answer 8

I feel your tiredness...I have 3 children and often am rushing and trying to do 3-4 things at once..now my children aren't babies there toddlers and a 8 yr old but just the same between homework, sleepovers and keeping up with the toddlers come night time I'm so worn out I cant barely sleep from over tired....I try to figure out what has to be done and what can wait..such as vacumm on mondays, Dust on Tuesday that kind of thing..I have also including some minor household chores into my 8 yr old's allowence....my hubby works as well so I do 90% of the work like i said spread it apart a couple days and maybe that will help

Answer 9

Why not see if a relative would come over and take the child-

ren out for a little outing.  It would also give some time to get

some things done around the house and give you a much

needed break.  Then do the same for them when they could

use some help.