Maybe not everyone struggles with housekeeping as much as I do. I just don't have that OCD gene. Obviously, I am sitting at the computer while the sink is full of dishes. Anyway, FlyLady has helped me tremendously, but it's hard to ever master laundry when there are 6 people in your house. I think I have finally figured it out! I realized getting the laundry put away was a bigger part of my problem than actually getting it washed. Here's what we have been doing for the past few weeks.
Laundry - Everyone who shares a room shares a laundry basket. Simple enough. That means no one can leave their clothes in the bathroom. Only towels can go in there. Each day of the week I do a different room's laundry. Everything that comes out of the basket, goes back in to be put away. No running from room to room to put away 6 different peoples' things. I still have about 2 loads a day, but I don't have to do any laundry on the weekend!!!! It was hard for me to watch the laundry pile up, but it actually worked to my amazement. (Note: I throw dish towels in with every load so they don't sour.)
Monday - Mom & Dad
Tuesday - Cole & Carter
Wednesday - Kate & Kyle
Thursday - Towels
Friday - Sheets
Saturday - Nothing :)
Sunday - Nothing :)
Considering we do school most of the day I just get it washed, fold it after the kiddos go to bed, and put it away the next day. Best of all I have everything listed in a notebook that lays on the counter. Since the hubby can see what I have planned he will grab a basket and throw it in! Having it easy to see helps us both get it finished so we can have time to relax later.
