I imagine that I may be preaching to the choir here.
But, I finally realized that my schedule and responsibilities are so much that I need some help.
I think the asking for help was harder than the realization that it was necessary. Frankly, I was ready to hang up my cleaning lady title. Between work, getting the kids where they needed to be and all the other demands on my time, I just couldn’t be the maid for hire in my house any longer. I actually had to go out and get a real maid for hire. If I didn’t we were going to live in filth or I was going to lose it. Neither of those scenarios was viable. So, I started looking for a cleaning service. I wasn’t exactly sure just what I needed. I called a few commercial cleaning companies. But, they were a bit more expensive and offered more cleaning services than I needed. Really, I just wanted a cleaning lady. I just didn’t know quite where to find one. After speaking to friends, I found a site online that showcased individual cleaning services. The very first maid for hire I interviewed was the one. And this cleaning lady is a man! He does cleaning services on the side and was looking for just one family he could work for. The guy does everything from floor maintenance to deep cleaning. Plus, he even brings his own cleaning products. I finally have some breathing room now that I am no longer the cleaning lady. It feels great. But, it feels even better to walk into a clean, well organized home each and every day.