My house is a big mess! - Page 6

jinx · 01-28-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

NY Times: Babies Know: A Little Dirt Is Good for You

NUFF SAID

Maybe it's just me... but I think long before we point to clean bathrooms as a cause of autoimmune disorders, we might consider the cluster fuck of toxic chemicals, genetically modified antigens, and heavy metals we inject into said immune systems under the guise of 'preventative medicine'. Just a though.

Undertoad · 01-28-2009, 07:58 PM

Let science be the judge.

jinx · 01-28-2009, 08:10 PM

Science doesn't happen without cash, and unfortunately big pharma has more than I do.

footfootfoot · 01-28-2009, 09:26 PM

You'd be amazed at what these new epson printers can do.

Griff · 01-29-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Let science be the judge.

I'd support that. The science doesn't appear to be happening though.

chrisinhouston · 02-04-2009, 12:20 PM

Just an update.

I changed the linens on the bed and made it up nice.
I unpacked all the suitcases
I did 7 loads of laundry
I not only cleaned the bathroom I put in a new toilet!
I filed away about 150 CDs and about 70 DVDs and Videos
I drank as much of the wine as I could but I still have work to do there.
I cleaned the kitchen and did several loads of dishes.

Shawnee123 · 02-04-2009, 12:34 PM

wtg, chris!

classicman · 02-04-2009, 12:52 PM

Just remember chris - No springsteen till the whole house is clean!

HungLikeJesus · 02-04-2009, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisinhouston

Just an update.

I changed the linens on the bed and made it up nice.
I unpacked all the suitcases
I did 7 loads of laundry
I not only cleaned the bathroom I put in a new toilet!
I filed away about 150 CDs and about 70 DVDs and Videos
I drank as much of the wine as I could but I still have work to do there.
I cleaned the kitchen and did several loads of dishes.

Item #6 inspires one to complete the other items.

Sundae · 02-04-2009, 01:22 PM

Well done Chris!
Update photos please.

Pooka · 02-04-2009, 01:48 PM

I can appreciate this struggle.

Keeping a house clean with two little randomizers like we have is a lesson in futility, yet I do my best even when it isn't good enough for some of our family member who feel compelled to clean everytime they come over. Still I think I do pretty good all things considered and when I fall behind I simply start in the kitchen and work my way around the house. I do feel like I clean the same messes 3 or 4 times a day and despite my daughters attmpts to help ... I still find myself doing most of the work. IF the kids make big messes involving liquids I generally make them clean it up... then I take over when they've given it their best effort... just so they take part in picking up after themselvs. Flint and I can be just as bad as they can I'll admit. Flint seems to have a real problem getting clothes INTO the hamper and bottles INTO the recycling. My problem area is the kitchen.

Somehow the kitchen being neat makes the rest of the house seem managable. It is a bit tricky however because the boy child is obsessed with our dishwasher and comes running from any corner in the house if I so much as open it.

One trick I've found that helps me real in the mess and disorganization is that I generally keep a rubber made tub handy and as I'm cleaning each room I place in the tub items that do not belong in that room (this is a problem for us because the kiddos carry things from one room to the next just to "mix it up" I'm convinced) then when I'm done I just sort the items in the tub back into their respective places.

I have a chore list for Monday -Friday and I do try to stick to it, though I'll admit I've fallen off track lately... no sense in moping a floor we are replacing Friday if all goes well... so that covers Kitchen entry and bathroom. I've been remiss on the tub as well... not my favorite task and difficult if the kiddos are awake... they LOVE baths and want to take one every time. Vaccuuming can also be tricky because he chaes it and climbs on I while I'm trying to vaccuum.

Right now I have half a load of laundry that needed to be put away like Monday... but haven't managed to finish mostly out of laziness... and exhaustion.

When my energy is good I manage to keep it pretty clean... not OCD clean like some folks think I should be, but clean enough.

Clodfobble · 02-04-2009, 02:30 PM

Good job Chris! And I second the request for pictures, when you get a chance.

Aliantha · 02-04-2009, 05:34 PM

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Pooka said: yet I do my best even when it isn't good enough for some of our family member who feel compelled to clean everytime they come over.

I know I have one cousin who is really terrible at keeping her house clean, and she acknowledges that she hates it being dirty and messy, but doesn't like cleaning enough to do it well.

When I go over to her place I invariably do a bit of cleaning, even if it is just around the kitchen area. I do it because I love her, and for me it's no big deal because we still chat and drink coffee or whatever while it's going on.

Maybe your family are just trying to help you out too?

Aliantha · 02-04-2009, 05:35 PM

Oh and good for you chris! We really want some pics now though!!!

Pooka · 02-04-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

I know I have one cousin who is really terrible at keeping her house clean, and she acknowledges that she hates it being dirty and messy, but doesn't like cleaning enough to do it well.

When I go over to her place I invariably do a bit of cleaning, even if it is just around the kitchen area. I do it because I love her, and for me it's no big deal because we still chat and drink coffee or whatever while it's going on.

Maybe your family are just trying to help you out too?

Totally... and I do appreciate it, but it is still a little frustrating when the house is actually pretty clean already and I'm doing everything humanly possible at this point. .. I'm just not OCD.

Yes... way to go Chris!

01-28-2009, 08:10 PM	#78
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01-28-2009, 09:26 PM	#79
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	You'd be amazed at what these new epson printers can do. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#82
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	wtg, chris! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

02-04-2009, 12:52 PM	#83
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Just remember chris - No springsteen till the whole house is clean! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

02-04-2009, 02:30 PM	#87
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Good job Chris! And I second the request for pictures, when you get a chance. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

01-28-2009, 07:58 PM	#77
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Let science be the judge.

02-04-2009, 12:20 PM	#81
chrisinhouston Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,857	Just an update. I changed the linens on the bed and made it up nice. I unpacked all the suitcases I did 7 loads of laundry I not only cleaned the bathroom I put in a new toilet! I filed away about 150 CDs and about 70 DVDs and Videos I drank as much of the wine as I could but I still have work to do there. I cleaned the kitchen and did several loads of dishes.

02-04-2009, 01:22 PM	#85
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Well done Chris! Update photos please.

02-04-2009, 01:48 PM	#86
Pooka Your Invisible Rabbit Friend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Betwixt and Between Posts: 528	I can appreciate this struggle. Keeping a house clean with two little randomizers like we have is a lesson in futility, yet I do my best even when it isn't good enough for some of our family member who feel compelled to clean everytime they come over. Still I think I do pretty good all things considered and when I fall behind I simply start in the kitchen and work my way around the house. I do feel like I clean the same messes 3 or 4 times a day and despite my daughters attmpts to help ... I still find myself doing most of the work. IF the kids make big messes involving liquids I generally make them clean it up... then I take over when they've given it their best effort... just so they take part in picking up after themselvs. Flint and I can be just as bad as they can I'll admit. Flint seems to have a real problem getting clothes INTO the hamper and bottles INTO the recycling. My problem area is the kitchen. Somehow the kitchen being neat makes the rest of the house seem managable. It is a bit tricky however because the boy child is obsessed with our dishwasher and comes running from any corner in the house if I so much as open it. One trick I've found that helps me real in the mess and disorganization is that I generally keep a rubber made tub handy and as I'm cleaning each room I place in the tub items that do not belong in that room (this is a problem for us because the kiddos carry things from one room to the next just to "mix it up" I'm convinced) then when I'm done I just sort the items in the tub back into their respective places. I have a chore list for Monday -Friday and I do try to stick to it, though I'll admit I've fallen off track lately... no sense in moping a floor we are replacing Friday if all goes well... so that covers Kitchen entry and bathroom. I've been remiss on the tub as well... not my favorite task and difficult if the kiddos are awake... they LOVE baths and want to take one every time. Vaccuuming can also be tricky because he chaes it and climbs on I while I'm trying to vaccuum. Right now I have half a load of laundry that needed to be put away like Monday... but haven't managed to finish mostly out of laziness... and exhaustion. When my energy is good I manage to keep it pretty clean... not OCD clean like some folks think I should be, but clean enough.

02-04-2009, 05:35 PM	#89
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Oh and good for you chris! We really want some pics now though!!! __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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