Household Cleaning Roster

[faffa_70]

Katheryn when our adult dd moved back home while waiting for a house to become available we made her pay a third of the cost of the cleaning lady.  She wasn't impressed but we gave her the option of doing her share of the cleaning instead and she opted to pay.

There is only DW and myself so there really isn't alot of cleaning needed but we both work hard and I spend a couple of hours a day training for triathlons. I would rather pay someone to clean so we can enjoy our time away from work.

When mine first had a whinge about the amount of board (oh and they don't pay much cause when the amount was first set the eldest he was only an apprentice ) I offered for them to go 1/7 in ALL the household bills - soon changed their minds and they now realise they are really on a good wicket 

[CreamPuff63]

If I was to post here it would be an essay. So I'm not going to say a thing....

...well maybe that it feels that I do everything 

... sometimes, one person may do something...but most times its left up to me and DH to keep the house running ticketyboo...and then most times I have to clean up after DH cos he must be Blind Freddy if he thinks he's cleaned properly...

[Delightful Den]

I have both sons home at the moment working here, so should have though to charge board and use it to pay a cleaner. Trouble is, when kids are home helping on the farm, it doesn't count....

If the boys are at home to help with harvest you really can't ask them to pay board.

I noticed in your post that you live in Nyabing.  I visit Nyabing to support the school from time to time.  I always think that the town has a good feeling about it.

[Frozzie]

If I was to post here it would be an essay. So I'm not going to say a thing....

...well maybe that it feels that I do everything 

... sometimes, one person may do something...but most times its left up to me and DH to keep the house running ticketyboo...and then most times I have to clean up after DH cos he must be Blind Freddy if he thinks he's cleaned properly...

My dh is the same...he barely empties the dishwasher then proceeds to tell me he cleaned the kitchen urrrm no you didn't you just emptied the damn dishwasher!!!

Oh and dashing den......that's so my job too lol but I do do the rest of the cleaning and gen tidying up at the same time and she helps me out if necessary on top of the jobs she is there to do every week

 

[keiramax]

I'm enjoying reading the flylady website - thanks goldfish

[cookie1]

My Dh is like most really. But I never say anything as I remember when Dad died Mum made the remark that she wished she had someone to pick up after again. I found it kind of sad, so when I wipe the grease up from the floor for the 10th time in the day I try to remember that remark. It would be different if I had a housefull though.

[cookie1]

Dashingden I didn't realise you were a West Aussie and work for the dreaded Ed Dept. I may have run into you some time when I was working.

[goldfish]

You're welcome, keiramax   Her "15 minutes" is great . . whether it serves to get something done or, I've found, just to build up the steam and momentum to tackle a huge something that seems daunting and offputting!  And it really is surprising just what can be accomplished in 15 minutes!

[DizzyGirl]

I am having a little giggle as I read this thread. With DS7 who has ADHD and is like a cyclone, the house is always messy with toys etc. My DH tries to help but most nights doesn't get in the door til nearly 8pm after feeding the animals. When he does help, I find I have to do it again as his idea of clean and tidy is different than mine.   

After reading keiramax roster I realise that I need a rosterone too. I work 9-5 Monday and Friday and still have to pick DS up from grandparents and travel 30 mins home. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I work in our shop and only work 9-3 then pick DS up from school and generally home by about 4pm. If I did 30 minutes cleaning on those days I wouldn't have to spend all my weekend catching up.

[faffa_70]

DG something I learnt years ago and it is a sanity saver living in a house with 5 males (I will have to teach DD this as she gets older too!)

Men will NEVER do the job the same as us or to our satisfaction ... I have however learnt over the years to be grateful of the job that they do because it is still better that what it was before they did it   - then when I do get around to doing that chore the next time it really is only half the chore that I have to do  

As for ADHD boys etc, know exactly where you are coming from there but by the same token it is your home and kids should be allowed to play - don't stress the small stuff. If he is happy playing chances are he isn't annoying you lol  

p.s. now is also the time to take some pressure off yourself as you have much on your plate  

[DizzyGirl]

faffa so true hun. As long as DS cleans up before dinner thats OK.
As for DH I must say at least he tries. I would be very cranky if he didn't. He is working the shop by himself atm so I can stay home with DS during school holidays.
 

[Delightful Den]

I may not put things away exactly as DW would but with 8 years in the Marines I am pretty good at cleaning.  I also am much better at ironing, I am slow but thorough.

I am a firm believer that most young people would benefit from a stint in the military. It instills discipline and usually leads to greater independence and maturity.

[Delightful Den]

Dashingden I didn't realise you were a West Aussie and work for the dreaded Ed Dept. I may have run into you some time when I was working.

Cookie I have worked for the department for about 14 years. I have always worked in the country, mostly in the Pilbara and the Southwest. I am currently based at the Narrogin Local Education Office. This last year with the department and the restructure has left me thinking about a change in career.

[Tasty]

Goldfish - I really like your suggestion of the Flylady and have signed up.  I have found myself creating a lot more mess as I have been using my TMX a lot more now but I hope to start with the shiny sink as of next week.

I am not a routine person like judy but I found it helped when I did do a bit before christmas and then my inlaws arrived from adelaide for christmas and my daughters christening and that went out the window. So I'd like to try and establish one again and i think the flylady will help me do it.

I like the other suggestions too though.

[Frozzie]

Hope it works for you tasty...im not a routine person at all either actually i hae routine after growing up with mr routine (my dad..blame that on the army..,drove e bonkers)..anyway i tried flylady but didnt work for me... Think its the thousand emails you get a day and the reminders of doing this or that but it works for so any so good luck...i really need to take charge in my own way ad any form of routine or being told to do something even if a suggestion i tend to screach to a halt lol

Saying that i can be very organised but on my own program and in my own way...the slightest hiccup tjough and it all goes to pfft lol