Since I've been sick, my house has deteriorated, as you can imagine. But I am still mostly able to do the five daily jobs: B, B, C, D, F (sounds like a bad report card, but actually a memory aid). B=beds, make every day; B=bathroom, give them a swish and swipe while you're in there getting ready; C=clutter, just the hot (and visible) spots; D=dishes, keep the sink cleaned out; F=floors, sweep daily.
I have to admit I don't do all these things every day--it depends on how I'm feeling--but I try to wash the dishes every day and the other things at least every other day. So although my house is not as pristine as it could be, it's a heck of a lot better than it might be otherwise while I'm laid up.
Bottom line: if I can do this right now, everyone can do at least these things to improve the livability in their homes.
Here are my cleaning musts: D-diapers, everyone should be in clean diapers and dressed by at least noon. T&H-teeth and hair, everyone should have these brushed whether they need it or not. C-clothes, I hate dirty clothes on the floor. D-dishes, at least once every two days--we start running out of things then, although after the first day the counters are hard to get to.(Laugh, if you remember where this quote is from: "...in a pinch the shoe horn is optional") H-homework, everyday except glorious Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. I sure we all have a list. Thanks for yours, Mom.
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