My Cleaning Routine

I have realized lately that I am in desperate need of a cleaning schedule/routine. I am a type A personality (like you haven't noticed...) I am great with lists, schedules, routines....you get the picture. Well, today was as good a day as any to get a cleaning schedule going. Something I can stick to. Nothing too overwhelming but can get the job done schedule.


My Cleaning Schedule:

Monday: Bathrooms

Tuesday: Bedrooms

Wednesday: Dust & Vacuum Downstairs

Thursday: Kitchen & Floors

Friday: Catch Up

Saturday: Catch Up/Errands/Family Time

Sunday: Family Day



Daily/Weekly Extras:

When a room gets done, it gets done top to bottom.

I don't designate one specific day for laundry, I seem to do a load daily or get it done every couple days.

Putting Laundry Away.

Paperwork.

Windows as often as necessary. We have lots of little fingerprints in this house!

Organizing drawers/cabinets/closets.



Tips:

If you have little ones like I do, make a deal with your partner. They get 1 hour then you get 1 hour and keep swapping back and forth until you get your cleaning done.

If your kiddos are old enough, get them to pitch in!

Set a timer for yourself. 15 minutes, 20 minutes....whatever gets done, gets done.

Keep supplies in a convenient container for easy transport.

Never leave a room empty handed.

Do a little something everyday.

Post your schedule where you can see it. OR try a cleaning binder with calendars and checklists for deep cleaning, yearly and seasonal cleaning. (I do love my binders!)


Trying to let go and not feel like your house has to be "perfect"! Get done what you can and remember your house is lived in. It's not a museum. Don't put too much pressure on yourself, you will be happier for it! (Sound familiar Nicole?)

See what works best for you! You can always "tweak" your schedule!

Do you have a cleaning routine? What is it? What works best for you?

Sharks Eat Boats......Huh??

My girlfriend and I were talking about things the kids say and do. I told her to start posting them to her blog! Well......got me thinking....I should too!

 

This is alittle older but couldn't help but share it! This is from July 2012, a conversation between Connor and I.

 

Let me set the scene...driving home from school today we took the river to see the boats.....

C: Mommy! Look!!! Lots of boats!

M: Yes buddy I see! That's awesome!

C: Pretty Cool!

M: Connor, should we get a boat?

C: Yeah!.......... NO!! Sharks eat boats...Sharks AND Alligators eat boats!

M: No buddy they don't...

C: Yes Mommy! Sharks AND Alligators eat boats!

M: Why do they eat boats?

C: For snack

um ok......I just laughed the rest of the way home! Seriously I don't know where they come up with this stuff!

Baptism

We recently baptised our boys. We had an absolutely beautiful day for it!

We were alittle late but we finally were able to schedule it!

  

 Liam's Godparents



Ryan's Godparents

 

4 Generations





This cake was not only beautiful but DELISH!!!