House Cleaner – A Treat for Mom

I have spent many days dreaming of having someone come in and helping me clean my house.  I have spent many moments arguing with my husband about how I do not have time to do everything and clean.  I have spent every Saturday for a very long time cleaning my house from top to bottom to only feel like it was not “clean” enough.

I sound like a broken record but truly this is my dream.  Ever since I went back to work after my second child I have longed for a house cleaner to come in and do specific tasks.  I told myself that a house cleanser would make me happy and my family happy.  Guess what?  I was right.

After years of talking, looking online at services and asking friends for referrals I found someone.  It was almost as it the stars aligned and I was referred to her by a close friend.  She came over last Thursday for the first clean and cleaned my house from top to bottom.  Yes, it may seem like a splurge to some and to others it may sound like I am a failure for not being able to conquer this womanly task.  Honestly, cleaning is tedious for me, I get distracted and errands come up that stop my initial plan in its tracks.  It takes me 10 hours to do what she did in 3 or 4.

On Thursday night, I came home to clean house after a long day of work, drop offs, pick ups and daily errands.  I was able to enjoy my family this weekend without the guilt or shame of having a dirty house on my mind.  My children and I spent quality time together without mom watching the clock knowing that there were still action items to cross off that day.

All in all, I have a clean house which will be destroyed by my 5 year old, 2 year old, 2 dogs and my 32 year husband in a matter of days.  But the lesson of my experience is, that life is too short.  I spent so much time thinking and day dreaming of doing something for me that would help me and my family.  Even though my name is “mom” and I am supposedly the “domestic goddess” of my bunch, I do deserve to treat myself every once in awhile and in this case it is for a house cleaner.  Even if it is something small or only 5 minutes to yourself reading a magazine, treat yourself – we all deserve it!