All About Life Without Maids

[kitab]

thanks b2b3m4


that’s encouraging.

what about when the kids are sick… u’d have to take leave to take care of them. and all alone too, for whole day with no hubby around cos i don’t think my hubby will take leave even thou he could, cos he values work alittle more than family. to give him some credit, he does take leave sometimes for the kids… but that is after i nag that he does not take the childcare leave he’s entitled to.

[Diesel]

b2b3m4:

My toys.. since no maid, so can buy all top notch appliances and need not worry abt spoiling.


1. Steam iron system - iron out the toughest crease in seconds
2. Washer cum dryer - dun even need to take out the laundry to put in dryer
3. Thermal pot - cooks when i rush out to work or pick the kids or run errands, blah, blah.. no worries abt electricity and fire
4. Dyson vacuum cleaner- powerful suction, compact & light. Used to have a Roomba but too many things on the floor (read previous post of getting kids to put away toys). More troublesome, need to pick and pack things away 1st
5. Pressure cooker - fast soup which requires hours of boiling. For times when too busy to even cook in the morning and put in thermal pot
6. Microwave oven - to zap those frozen fish or meat to cook immediately
7. Twister mop - no need to bend or get hands dirty, just press
8. Multi-purpose cleaner- any brand will do, just spray and wipe off. Esp after cooking in kitchen, spray on stove, floor etc.. wipe with cloth immediately

At the end of the day is make sure kids / spouse do not change multiple sets of clothes everyday. Cook with minimal utensils and equipement. And everyone to pack and pick up after themselves (this one very tough to teach, even for the man at home)

I so agree : this one very tough to teach, even for the man at home
Cos now I am starting to train up everyone to avoid sudden horror-shock when maid vaporise.
Guess patience is the key!
Kids are also looking forward to life without maid. And they r now being tasked to setle their own too. Thanks for sharing dearie.

I am now thinking of teaching independence on my kids..to walk to school (which is right downstairs) on their own. Of course, except the K2 and N2.

[b2b3m4]

kitab:

thanks b2b3m4


that's encouraging.

what about when the kids are sick.... u'd have to take leave to take care of them. and all alone too, for whole day with no hubby around cos i don't think my hubby will take leave even thou he could, cos he values work alittle more than family. to give him some credit, he does take leave sometimes for the kids.... but that is after i nag that he does not take the childcare leave he's entitled to.

This one no choice lor... Just take leave. The idea is let hubby knows that he is responsible for the fighting out there. I'll just take on being a ok worker which needs to leave on time. Initially u will face with a lot of kids falling sick. Almost like monthly, some how they acclimatise. So far i only need to take leave once for this year and it is for the one in pri 1 not the 2 tods in CC. If u are not used to being alone, i guess one just have to bite the bullet and get over it. In fact i prefer all the kids at home than leaving me with only 1. I can always get the jie-jie to look after them while i'm busy at cooking or they will play together. For my P1, she can even help to bathe 5 yr old DD. SHe is already well trained in CC and in student care. Only 2 yr old DD need a bit more supervision. In a way it gets easier as they get older but also tougher bcos now i need to oversee DD1 homework, crafts and behaviour. Oh... always be prepared for fights. When I am in a good mood, i let them fight it out (good training for kids to iron out differences). Bad mood :x , i get all the kids face the wall and fa zhan .

[Junkfood Mummy]

wow… it is so interesting to know how household "toys’ can help us in our daily chores. kudos to the inventors I was thinking of whether to get a maid or not. But after reading this post and gathering all the useful tips, I guess I can survive without a maid:) Millions Thanks to all the members for providing such useful info:)

[LOLMum]

though we have plenty toys to help us, it is still a mental and physical draining job.


so my advise is to relax, take a step back and not be too fussy.

have fun.

[Junkfood Mummy]

Taking a step back seems so difficult… I am a cleanaholic. Everything must be clean and dust-free. I know I am stressing myself and worst, my dh. feeling bad now But is there a way of telling myself to relax and do my best. I can sit down and type relax but i cant when i am doing those choressob

[LOLMum]

Junkfood Mummy:

Taking a step back seems so difficult.. I am a cleanaholic. Everything must be clean and dust-free. I know I am stressing myself and worst, my dh. *feeling bad now* But is there a way of telling myself to relax and do my best. I can sit down and type *relax* but i cant when i am doing those chores*sob*

:lol: practice makes perfect my dear :lol: :lol:

everyone has different way to adapt and relax so you have to find yours. but do it slowly (no rush).

am particular about cleanliness too initially but ends up stressing all especially myself. took me a while to relax and let go. now maybe not 99% but at least house must be 85% clean (still a1 right).

:dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

[Lynn2]

Well said.


I used to be very hard on myself, esp those time when I just started to be maidless.Now, two years passed, am less particular and life goes on...it takes a while to get adjusted....

When stamina got the better of us, we will know how to let go...


cheers
Lynn2

LOLMum:

Junkfood Mummy:

Taking a step back seems so difficult.. I am a cleanaholic. Everything must be clean and dust-free. I know I am stressing myself and worst, my dh. *feeling bad now* But is there a way of telling myself to relax and do my best. I can sit down and type *relax* but i cant when i am doing those chores*sob*

:lol: practice makes perfect my dear :lol: :lol:

everyone has different way to adapt and relax so you have to find yours. but do it slowly (no rush).

am particular about cleanliness too initially but ends up stressing all especially myself. took me a while to relax and let go. now maybe not 99% but at least house must be 85% clean (still a1 right).

:dancing: :dancing: :dancing:

[Junkfood Mummy]

:thankyou: Lynn2 and LOLmum for the advises :lol:

*practice makes perfect*

[superkiasuparent]

I’m surprised how i can survive without one sometimes but i get through…luckily my hubby’s quite a neat-freak so i don’t have to tidy up after him haha…i think he tidies up after me most of the time lol