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amother
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 Thu, Dec 26 2024, 9:57 pm
I’m so curious. Am I the only one who gets nervous when DH/ older kids are around when I am tidying up from the day, cleaning the kitchen, etc.?
PS. Not looking for advice on how to get them to help. On a regular weekday night, I actually prefer doing it by myself.
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amother
Winterberry
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 9:58 pm
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I love my space to myself....
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amother
Magenta
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 9:58 pm
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Of course. Favorite time of day. Kids are sleeping, dh is out by maariv. I put on a podcast and clean up.
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amother
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 10:03 pm
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I hate cleaning up. It makes no difference to me if others are around or not, I hate it anyway. If they're around and helping, then so much the better.
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bigsis144
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 10:07 pm
If other people are actively cleaning and being productive, it helps.
But if it’s just opening the fridge to get a snack, or playing in the computer in the living room, or even just reading or quietly coloring, it does make it harder for me to clean.
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lamplighter
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 10:26 pm
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I much prefer cleaning by myself. I find others very distracting. I like music or a podcast to get into the zone and then just get it done alone.
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amother
Ivory
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Thu, Dec 26 2024, 10:51 pm
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Either way. It's more efficient--maybe--to clean up alone but more enjoyable to clean up as a group, assuming everyone really is pitching in and not just watching and kibitzing.
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amother
Lightgreen
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Fri, Dec 27 2024, 12:32 am
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I physically cannot clean when other people are around. Its like I have a mental block thay doesn't allow me to clean when others are around.
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amother
Lime
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Fri, Dec 27 2024, 12:51 am
That’s why I can’t understand how people can clean after Shabbos with everyone underfoot BH.
(Although last week surprisingly I could but usually I end up cleaning late at night)
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LovesHashem
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Fri, Dec 27 2024, 1:13 am
| amother Lime wrote: | That’s why I can’t understand how people can clean after Shabbos with everyone underfoot BH.
(Although last week surprisingly I could but usually I end up cleaning late at night) |
I prefer cleaning with dh. It's wonderful to feel like a team tackling so much together.
But I'm not a night person, and I'm exhausted by the time the kids are in bed. I know if I don't clean up before bedtime it just won't happen, plus involving the kids has been great. They help clear up from dinner, out away their toys, sort laundry etc. It's fun for them they are still little.
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