I absolutly HAD to blog about something that I watched on tv today while I was feeding my baby Ellie! I was watching an old episode of I Love Lucy and in it, Lucy had just had a new baby and wasn't getting any sleep. She told Ricky, her husband that she was having a hard time taking care of the baby and keeping up with all of the housework (they live in an apartment!) so in return, Ricky says that he will get Lucy a housekeeper to help her with the baby and housework so that she can get some more sleep!
Okay, what year was I love Lucy made in because in 2008, I personally don't know of any of my friends who have a housekeeper or a nanny to help out! And on top of this, I am 28, have 3 kids and try very hard to keep up on all of my housework, laundrey, violin lessons, preschool carpool, Joy school, food storage, grovery shopping, decorating, scrapbooking and cooking around my house! Lucy on the other hand was in her late 30's when she had her baby, lived in a small apartment, and still couldn't keep up with the demands of life!
Now whether this be just a television episode for enjoyment or not, I felt pretty good about myself for not having a housekeeper and doing things for my family myself! Watch out Lucy, because this mom can do more than you ever could!!!
Brigid and Thresholds
1 year ago
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When I was working, even only part time, I wanted so badly to have someone come and clean my house, but I NEVER did. I was joking the other day that I traded my cushy 20 hours a week job for a 24/7/365 job where I am always on call and usually have something smeared on my clothes from one of my kids. But I wouln't change it for the world. You just have to make time to get everything done (or accept the fact that your house won't be spotless) and enlist the help of hubby and the kids and then accept whatever they have done, even if it isn't how you would have done it :) Then be proud of yourself for what you were ablt to get done and that you spent quality time with the ones you love. Sorry so long. :)
I want a housekeeper!
I guess I'm the odd one out! When I went on bedrest w/ Delaney in the beginning of Oct. 07', Ryan suggested getting a housekeeper until I could get back on my feet. We got one, and still have her!! She's awesome and is the best thing I've ever treated myself to. You deserve it Andrea:)
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