Keep a log of what you do around the house all day. Everything! It's 9:43, and here is my list so far-
- checked email
- unloaded dishwasher
- made bagels
- loaded dishwasher
- cleaned fronts of 2 cabinets
- swept kitchen
- laundry into washer
- took out trash
- put in new trash bag
- finished crocheting teacup
- changed a diaper
- unloaded washer into dryer
- loaded washer with diapers to soak
- started on crocheted teapot
- changed lightbulb in girls' room
- sat my butt on the couch to do this list LOL
The idea behind the list is three-fold; 1.) Let my hubby know that I really don't sit around all day eating bon bons (he doesn't think that, but it's nice to show "proof" now and again LOL), 2.) listing will make it a competition with myself to "outdo" the previous day's list!, and 3.) Help ME feel accomplished for the day (this is obviously the most important reason). My schoolage children have a tendency to void everything I've done while they are at school, and then at the end of the day I'm exhausted and the house is still a mess.
And really, the issue is teaching my family (myself included) is to learn how to pick up after ourselves better so that I don't feel this way.
Now back to work....