A Working Mom's Secret to Success on Valentine's Day: Manage Expectations...

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Lady celebrating Valentine's Day at Eddie V's "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde  Greetings from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Things have been busy. I am still a working mom of three, working full time who is trying to make a difference. I do a lot of things and try to be present so that I can learn from them. I share them on this blog so that we can learn together. Below are some thoughts, hacks, and/or lessons that I have learned from navigating my world. The roots of Valentine’s Day roots go back to St. Valentine, a priest in the early Christian Church known for his compassion and commitment to love. He was a defender of faith, hope, and kindness, reminding us that love is not just a feeling—it’s an action. And, this year I have learned that being free on Valentine's Day is better than living a lie. Valentine's Day, like Christmas, comes every year. However, unlike Christmas, Valentine's Day is about romantic love an...
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House Work for the birds?

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They say that cleanliness is next to Godliness. However, while I am angelic (no comments from my sister Jeryn allowed) and I am close to living my best life I struggle to keep my house clean.  I mean I really struggle.  Anybody who comes over with short notice gets a disclaimer, "You can come over, but it's really messy here..."

It's actually not THAT bad, but I figure that I should under promise and over deliver. That way folks won't complain about the toys on the floor and the dishes in the sink.

Still, I wish I didn't have to issue a disclaimer.  Instead, I wish that there was an "Easy Button" of sorts that made housework go "by by". I haven't found it yet, but this computer trick that I found from Jenni is the next best thing!

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR HOUSE:


1. Open a new file in your PC.

2. Name it 'Housework.'

3. Send it to the RECYCLE BIN.

4. Empty the RECYCLE BIN.

5. Your PC will ask you, 'Are you sure you want to delete Housework permanently?'

6. Calmly answer, 'Yes' and press mouse button firmly

http://jenni-reviews.blogspot.com/2011/09/house-work-for-birds.html?spref=bl

Don't we wish that it could be that easy?!  Now, if only I could find an "Easy Button" for picking winning Lottery Numbers!!!

Comments

Anonymous said…
I wish! haha.

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11:18 PM
Chasing Joy said…
LOL... You are not alone. My place is always a mess, never guest ready. Oh how I wish it was as simple as deleting.

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12:26 AM
Kristy said…
LOL. That would be great! I'm a new follower from the hop.

http://kristy-s-place.blogspot.com/
10:43 PM
Unknown said…
lol! :)

Just stopping by to say hi ... Thanks for the follow.. I am now following you back! ;)

Thanks,
Angie
www.littleinspiratio.com
12:20 AM
Cheryl @ Coffee with Cheryl said…
Oh wouldn't that make life so much easier?! Everyone gets a disclaimer if they decide to drop by our house!

I'm a new follower from the weekend hop! :-)

Cheryl
10:14 AM
Kristy @Loveandblasphemy said…
Love it! You should run for president!
10:19 AM
Grumpy Grateful Mom said…
That would be perfect! I always give the messy house disclaimer too, only it really IS that bad. :)
3:25 PM
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