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I can't find motivation to do chores once ds goes down for nap

sarahtx57sarahtx57 member
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

I pretty much think I suck at being a sahm. I have to go back to work soon anyway but I feel so lazy!

If I sahm, I think I should have an spotless house, pack my dh's lunch, make him breakfast, cook dinner clean the dishes give ds a bath I mean that is my job so I should be so great at it.  I suck. Once ds goes down I just sit in my recliner and veg out, watch tv or nest or fb.

I am so much I should be doing!  I have a sink full of dishes, a resume that needs finishing, two purses I have to make for people, laundry etc!

Do you guys have a schdule? I feel like I would have less responsibilty if I went to work.  I know the grass is always greener, but does anyone else feel like this?

 

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Re: I can't find motivation to do chores once ds goes down for nap

  • FALLingForChrisFALLingForChris

    It sounds like you're just practicing for when you do go back to work and can only do chores in the evening or on the weekends. Wink

    Just schedule days to do chores and days to relax.  I've read so many places to try and have some time to yourself during there naps and to not make it a "chore time of the day" everyday.

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  • busygalbusygal member

    I've heard that if you SAHM you should try to get your housework done while LO is awake that way when they're sleeping your soul doesn't get sucked out while you're cleaning the toilet.

    I work 4 days and try to stick to this. I do the crappy chores while she's awake, I just let her follow me around and I tell her what I'm doing, or she plays on the floor beside me.  She is starting to be good company because she is always doing something cute.

    The laundry never gets done till bedtime though, too much running up and down the stairs for that.

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  • thomas&lynnthomas&lynn member

    I rarely do house stuff when DD's napping. Especially now that I'm pg. I use that time to do what I want in peace. It is the only only only time I'll ever have where I can read, shower uninterrupted, nest, and/or nap.......I just can't do those things the way I like when she's awake, in a pnp, or even if she's in bed at night and DH is home. It's ME time.

    I don't follow a schedule, I just do a decent pickup job throughout the day everyday and usually choose a room to deep clean e/o day. The kitchen is cleaned after dinner (I hate a dirty kitchen when I wake up), all vacuuming and mopping is done after the dogs come in after thier morning walk. Dusting is about 2x a week. MH washes and brings up the laundry and I fold when I remember to (lol).

    I like the house to look neat before DD goes to bed at night so I can relax when she's in bed. This motivates me to keep an eye on the clock so I do what I have to.

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