We are a family that cannot afford a cleaning service or lawn service. I am-make that was-an over-achiever. I have entered the world of "good enough" so I can have more time for DH, DS and myself. My idea of cleaning the bathroom is to have Eli splash a lot while he is playing in the bathtub and then using the towel to mop the floor.
Believe me I would NEVER have done that 3 years ago. Our house was alway in order and I always had everything done early at work. Those days are gone. We now seem to live what I call the life of piles. Here is your pile-go put it away. Here is my pile (which I then just stick on top of the last pile I "put away"). Some times I look at my house and think-egad, who lives here. When people come over-cleaning now involves those areas where those people may go. DH and I both got depressed since we were both like that. We have gradually moved out of it and decided a lot of that stuff we thought was so important-we moved into the good enough category. We make sure the bills are paid, the house is not a health hazard (kidding!), and that we have plenty of time to play. But it is tough. It is an adjustment if you are one of those-what is it, Type A, people. If you think it is PAD it does not hurt to see your doctor. Try to cut yourself as much slack as you need. I wish you happiness and good enough.
Karen