I am annoyed. Extremely.
By this sign. Yeah, that seeimgly innocous saying.
A saying that I am supposed to look at and say- "Well good for you. You put your kids before the housework. Your house is a mess but your k ids are all smiles. Awesome."
I call BS.
My job is my kids, yes. But my job is also my house. Because that is the environment they live in.
Isn't part of being a good mom making sure their home is clean? That they lay their heads on clean sheets, bathe in a clean tub, wear clean clothes? That they eat from a clean kitchen?
They are not mutually exclusive. They can go together, and do, in this house.
Ring my bell. Come into my home. You will see that it is clean. Not perfect, but clean. There are a few crumbs and dishes and laundry in the dryer. There is dog hair on the floor and markers and cars scattered throught.
But no sticky floors. No dirty oven. No messy kitchen.
And where are my kids when I am cleaning? Playing. By themselves. *gasp* Or watching a movie. By themselves. *double gasp*
You know what else? Taking the time to clean makes me a better mom. I can THINK better in my house when it is picked up and clean. I am happier and calmer. I can give more of myself to my children.
So, I am a good mom with happy kids. And my house is really clean. Because that is my JOB, and I am good at making time for both.
And if you have sticky floors, and a messy kitchen, that's FINE. But don't assume that just because my house is immaculate I am neglecting my kiddos.
Rant over.
