Cleaning your house is a constant battle, isn't it? Especially when you have little gremlins (I mean, children) who keep messing it up ALL. OF. THE. TIME. Even as a stay-at-home mom, my house isn't as clean as some think it should be.
Honestly, trying to keep up with my kids while the mess is happening is impossible. Some days I don't even try. I have other things to do. And once it's a nightmare, it's so overwhelming, I no longer have the time or the ambition to get it cleaned. But here's the thing: I find that my house is super clean or super messy. There is no in-between.
Now, my definition of "super clean" may not be the same as yours
For me, I can let things go for a day or two if I'm just having a bad day
I try not to feel bad about it, because some days with kids are just harder than others. My husband picks up the cleaning, and he's really good about not complaining about it. He knows that it was just one of those days.
I've tried to come to terms with the fact that there's no happy medium when it comes to a clean house. Instead, it's a roller coaster of cleanliness. Sometimes things are messy and cluttered with toys all over, and sometimes the things are all put away. Rolling with it is what helps me preserve my sanity. I follow how I feel and get things done when I'm at my best. Other days, I take a break. It's all about balance and doing what you can — and that's OK.
