sometimes it takes me all day
By Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
San Jose, California
August 3, 2018 8:45pm CST
Do you ever feel like it takes you several hours to write one post because you're constantly getting interrupted?
That's how life has been for me lately, often to the point that I've barely posted anything all summer. It's definitely a frustration of mine. I think as busy as I've been, my house should be spotless and I should be all caught up with the laundry, but...
Honestly, my house is a bit of a sty right now, even though there's been vacuuming, and dishwashing, and laundry sorting, and toilet scrubbing, and bread baking, and food cooking, and so many other things happening around here. Somehow there's still more to do.
I know that old saying about how the work is never done, but seriously? It feels like the work is never done.
I'm feeling guilty for even taking the time to post this right now, but I needed to get off of my feet for a few and there's no one climbing in my lap at the moment.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
4 Aug 18
Yes I do understand, working 2 full time jobs I am always being called to do this or that and Tony asking for stuff, doing the garden and mowing and ....and.... you know!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
4 Aug 18
@andriaperry , From your writing here, I know that you do not stop very often.
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@RasmaSandra (73407)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Aug 18
That is so true and you have so much more to do because of family. I also think housework is a drudgery but I have to really force myself since I am on my own I tend to really let things slide so I can work online but once I get motivated then I clean things up so I do not have to do a repeat for at least a week.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
A couple of the kids have not been on their best behavior either, and that's been frustrating. It's just one of those days, I think.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
As soon as laundry is washed and put away, clothes are changed and put in the hamper, and then laundry needs to be done all over again. 
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
4 Aug 18
It can be difficult to find time when you have so many things pulling you in all different directions
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
4 Aug 18
@spiderdust my daughter says the same thing. She is happy when school ends for the summer, doesn't ever seem to find time to get anything done and then is anxiously waiting for school to start again so she has time.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
@Marilynda1225 Strangely, some of the kids are excited about school starting soon too. They miss their friends.
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
It really can. I'm so looking forward to the start of school.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
5 Aug 18
@spiderdust Oh, you poor dear, oh wait, I just turned 60 and my daughter and grand daughter just moved in with us again. Ummm me either! lol
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
5 Aug 18
@cintol At the very least, there will be a few hours each week where everyone is in school.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
I'm not getting an empty nest until I'm at least 62! 
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@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
14 Aug 18
You know what I deal with with the cleaning, and it feels like I'm always cleaning up after someone. And he's not even a toddler or kid.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Aug 18
Yeah, that person can probably die in a fire and have to clean up afterwards. 
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
15 Aug 18
@thislittlepennyearns I think he's earned your ire.
@thislittlepennyearns (58134)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 Aug 18
@spiderdust it's okay I just remember I'm moving and then it doesn't matter what happens to him. It's mean I know but I don't feel like I owe him anything.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
22 Aug 18
Many timaes i feel like I am slacking when there are important things needing to be done, Learning how to prioritize is always the hardest
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@crossbones27 (48417)
• Mojave, California
4 Aug 18
Another reason I can't work for corporate America. So many dumb interruptions. Usually by management. I am not sure why everyone at this point does not suffer from ADD. I feel your pain.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
Some days, there is just not enough coffee in the world.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
22 Aug 18
Hello,I'm from san Jose too.
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@TheHorse (205716)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Aug 18
@spiderdust Sounds good. I bet they feel "productive," which is a good thing.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
5 Aug 18
@TheHorse It has definitely helped the stepkids to feel like they're part of the home.
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
4 Aug 18
I'm not sure either, except that I do put them to work. The oldest boy is actually very good about finding tasks to do, like laundry or taking out the trash/recycling, and often without being prompted. Some of the others have things that they routinely do, and sometimes they'll do other tasks if I give them explicit instructions. The middle three are very good at helping with food prep, like peeling and cutting up 2 lbs of carrots into carrot sticks or making an entire loaf of bread into PBJs, assembly line style.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
22 Aug 18
They really aren't, are they? Even when there's no kids, there's still always stuff that needs to be done.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
4 Aug 18
i guess you have to schedule your time making discussions and post them here
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@arunima25 (85274)
• Bangalore, India
16 Aug 18
It happens all the time with me. I hardly get a few minutes of uninterrupted time. It seems everyone around wants a piece of me at the same time.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
21 Aug 18
I'm constantly doing dishes and laundry, with only 3 people here, though mostly two.. ugh. Can only imagine what its like with a house Full.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
23 Aug 18
@spiderdust more so laundry, but dishes are done a lot too, least here.
Yes, caught up.. just to do them again next day or so. lol
Thank god for all the machines to do them with!
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
21 Aug 18
Dishes and laundry are a constant thing, although with only 3 people you can actually get caught up.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
4 Aug 18
yes that happens to me a lot, in this case inspriation is the answer my friend
