I’m alive but without a life since I still don’t have internet access at home! My broadband equipment arrived yesterday but my phone line hasn’t been activated. Let’s hope that we’ll be good to go by the end of the week. Heard that one before….

The big news this week is the start of nursery school for Stephen. Given his shaky start last September, I was bracing myself for the worst. But, the boy is growing up and jumped right in; right into the sand table I should say because that is definitely his favorite piece of play equipment. Can’t say that he is loving school but he goes with little complaint and seems to muddle through somehow.

I, on the other hand, am muddling through hours of housework every day. Going from having to do little to no housework to maintaining a four-story house is a huge struggle. It’s clear that my online time will be limited from now on. That’s probably a good thing.

My Cleaning Schedule

  • Sunday - Bedsheets
  • Monday - Clean kitchen and laundry room and vacuum living/dining rooms
  • Tuesday - Ironing (takes at least two hours)
  • Wednesday - Catching up
  • Thursday - Vacuuming (the stairs are the death of me)
  • Friday - Bathrooms (four, gah)
  • Saturday - Towels

    • Laundry every single day and I’m still unpacking.

I know this is a return to normal life and a privileged one too. But I still have to say that I HATE HOUSEWORK!!! It does seem to be getting easier as I figure out an efficient routine but it doesn’t get any more fun.

Now I know why my neighbor has both a nanny and a housekeeper.