All About Life Without Maids
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slmkhoo:
My kid is usually around when I do the chores. But for heavy duty stuff like cleaning the fans, windows and gate, I rather he stays away. I stay on high floor and my home has just too many windows. I have to concentrate on cleaning the windows so that I don't fall off. If he is around, I may get distracted.
I like to do these things when my kids are at home so they can see me do it, learn how to do it (even if they don't actually do much), fetch and carry a bit. Once they got to Pr school and weren't underfoot so much, I started doing housework in their presence and usually give them 1 or 2 tasks so they work alongside me for a bit. I don't want them to think that houses get clean without effort.janet_lee88:
Hi Imami,
You are going to work yourself flat before the kids return from school.
I know what you mean by having the peace to spring clean without any distractions. Last week, I overworked myself...washed the fans, vacuum, changed/washed curtains...so tired when the kids came home.
I grew up like simkhoo's kid's - watching mum did the cleaning, helping to fetch the cloth/detergent etc. And yes, I definitely learn a Lot just from hanging around when mum clean up. And of cos, I want my kid to learn a thing or two from watching me doing the chores. -
I 收工 for the day. My trophies today - hall windows and grills, masterbed room windows, gate, 5 wooden doors, 3 glass doors, 3 Aircons, shoe cabinet, 3 fans, laundered the cushion covers, 2 toilets and vacuum the floor. Did I miss anything?
Surprising, I feel ok. Had a shower, put on a mask and taking a rest now. Going to cook dinner soon!
Tomorrow itinerary - kitchen cabinet, scrub kitchen floor, study window, son’s bedroom window.
If got time, I want to paint the bedroom window ledge… -
Yo Imami, remember to start working on your son’s music lessons…
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Imami:
You made me embarrassed...you did so much work? :oops:I 收工 for the day. My trophies today - hall windows and grills, masterbed room windows, gate, 5 wooden doors, 3 glass doors, 3 Aircons, shoe cabinet, 3 fans, laundered the cushion covers, 2 toilets and vacuum the floor. Did I miss anything?
Surprising, I feel ok. Had a shower, put on a mask and taking a rest now. Going to cook dinner soon!
Tomorrow itinerary - kitchen cabinet, scrub kitchen floor, study window, son's bedroom window.
If got time, I want to paint the bedroom window ledge...
Having kids around when doing housework is fantastic idea...during hols, I vacuumed floor and they both helped out after fighting who vacuums first :roll: Nights when I hang up wet laundry on bamboo, daughter will help me sort out clothes and shorts...putting tees on hangers. -
XiaoXin:
Yo Imami, remember to start working on your son's music lessons...
Ahhhhhhh... Xiaoxin, u stalking me in here!? :rotflmao: joke joke.
The school didn't call me leh... Remember I said I put my kid's name on wait list? Maybe I give them a call again..... -
janet_lee88:
You made me embarrassed...you did so much work?
yup, I am very proud of myself. Hehehe....
Was considering to continue or not just now, decided against it. No point over stretch myself today and tomorrow punctured right? Hahaha... Tonight I shall do something quiet. See what my son want to do later... -
As of 12th Jan, I’m officially maid less!
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Imami:
I knew you would say that! No lah. I sacked my maid last Nov. and we are doing it all by ourselves. Happened to see this thread. So much happier without maid. Nowadays, maids are not as hardworking as in the past. Very difficult to deal with. They live a better life than their owner. :spank:XiaoXin:
Yo Imami, remember to start working on your son's music lessons...
Ahhhhhhh... Xiaoxin, u stalking me in here!? :rotflmao: joke joke.
The school didn't call me leh... Remember I said I put my kid's name on wait list? Maybe I give them a call again..... -
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the korean pan i bought from metro is called st james hancook.
it is indicated ‘made in korea’. this pan is good for frying fish as oil doesn’t splatter. if i wish to turn over, i bring it to the sink.[/quote]
Thanks a lot Janet… How much does it cost? I am thinking to get one… -
XiaoXin:
I knew you would say that! No lah. I sacked my maid last Nov. and we are doing it all by ourselves. Happened to see this thread. So much happier without maid. Nowadays, maids are not as hardworking as in the past. Very difficult to deal with. They live a better life than their owner. :spank:[/quote] :rotflmao: so used to just seeing you in the piano thread such that I forgot you actually could be anywhere.Imami:
[quote=\"XiaoXin\"]Yo Imami, remember to start working on your son's music lessons...
Ahhhhhhh... Xiaoxin, u stalking me in here!? :rotflmao: joke joke.
The school didn't call me leh... Remember I said I put my kid's name on wait list? Maybe I give them a call again.....
Yup, I kind of agree. I was telling a friend the other day - how nice it would be if I can take long walks with my son everyday, cook for him all the meals, have all the time to do house chores with him and at his pace.... My friend just cut me off and say, \"be a maid la!\" :scratchhead: :rant:
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