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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have 3 kids and a weekly cleaning lady. I try to save chores for then the kids are awake and around because I think it’s good for them to see that there’s work to do and for them to help do it.  I used to do chores during naps, but never again![/quote]

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...except I do chores during naps. I like the satisfaction and instant gratification of a clean sparkly bathroom, kitchen counter top, floors, etc.

I spread out the cleaning/errands  throughout the week and tackle the worst/heavily traffic area first and more frequently. Plus, I have life hacks to streamline everything and be more efficient. THe kids "help" too even if it is a small contribution (taking clothes out of the dryer and bringing the basket upstairs, unloading dishwasher, pushing recycling bin to curb, gathering up all the dirty linens from the bathroom, etc.).

I figured this is pretty standard for SAHMs...do most SAHMs have cleaning people? Wasn't that part of the package deal of being a SAHP?[/quote]

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