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CunningOne
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I'd love one, but I really just couldn't do it. I am so anal about everything, that when they finished, I'd be going over everything.... Plus I'd rather spend my money on other things.
The downside is that I've often taken the attitude that it can wait, so very often my house is a little disheveled 
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InShock
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I am not a SAHM, but I see absolutely NO reason in the world NOT to have a cleaning lady if you want one and you can afford it!! 
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:46 PM |
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Kate
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by dm24angel
eta- I think sahm's need it MORE b/c the kids are home and moms are making a bigger mess then if eveyone was out at work/daycare etc...kwim? And who can clean with a child around underfoot?
Great point!
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:49 PM |
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Kathy116
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I'm a SAHM and have two cleaning ladies come every two weeks. It's nice to never have to mop, clean toliets, showers, bathtubs, etc. On a daily basis I am cleaning, but it's not a big deal.
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:49 PM |
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I have one and feel no guilt about it whatsoever...I hired her when I was 8 months preggo with DD#2 and have had her ever since.
She comes once every other week, and I wish it was once a week.
Of course I straighten up in between and wipe things down too, but I leave the thorough cleanings up to her.
I have a 4 year old and a 3 month old...
I would sell all my old gold to keep her...
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:52 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
we have one. It's not to say I don't clean - I have a very active toddler who spills drinks, throws toys and is generally a very messy boy! Plus I have husband and we all know how messy they can be :)
... so I still do Laundry, Bathrooms, Cooking, Cleaning up, Mopping Floors ....
The cleaning lady comes on Friday's and she dusts, scrubs, and sanitizes everything for me. It takes the 'pressure' off me a lot. And on Friday afternoons for about an hour, it look perfect 
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:54 PM |
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Eireann
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Gatsbygirl
THe only downside is the clutter sweep the night before she comes
That's the part my DH is psyched for!
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:56 PM |
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Elbee
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Eireann
Posted by Gatsbygirl
THe only downside is the clutter sweep the night before she comes
That's the part my DH is psyched for!
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
Just embrace it ... it will give you more time to spend with the girls! You will be less stressed about 'what needs to get done'.
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:58 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Don't have one . Don't need one. I think I am doing ok job with it so far. DD takes a very long nap(almost 3 hrs) in the afternoon so I have more than enough time to clean + watch tv , read or visit LIF .
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| Posted 10/27/08 4:59 PM |
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chelle
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
We used to have one! Then we fired her because she was horrible and I'd end up having to clean the house after she was gone anyway!
We're in the process of getting a new one.
It was the BEST thing in the world!!!!!
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:00 PM |
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Eireann
Posted by Gatsbygirl
THe only downside is the clutter sweep the night before she comes
That's the part my DH is psyched for!
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
I truly believe anyone who thinks that or says that is just jealous....I say go for it - you will love it!!
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:01 PM |
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InShock
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Eireann
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
People who think this are just plain jealous, IMO. It really MUST be nice to be able to afford that ... and I think that's great!!
Edit: Or what the PP just said. 
Message edited 10/27/2008 5:03:10 PM.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:02 PM |
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Message edited 1/7/2010 10:16:23 AM.
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mcl916
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by chelle
We used to have one! Then we fired her because she was horrible and I'd end up having to clean the house after she was gone anyway!
We're in the process of getting a new one.
It was the BEST thing in the world!!!!!
DITTO on all accounts Let us know if you find someone good, right now we are stalking the ladies that clean 2 of the neighbors houses 
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Diana1215
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Summersalwaysinseason
Posted by Eireann
Posted by Gatsbygirl
THe only downside is the clutter sweep the night before she comes
That's the part my DH is psyched for!
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
I truly believe anyone who thinks that or says that is just jealous....I say go for it - you will love it!!
ITA! I don't care what anyone seys about it - they can kiss my azz. We work hard too - so I don't see any reason anyone would comment on it. 
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smdl
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I would love a cleaning lady and a landscaper but it's not in the budget. I would pic the landscaper before the cleaning lady though.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:05 PM |
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MrsR
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
We have one every other week. When I have another kid I think I will have her once a week.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:06 PM |
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CkGm
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I plan on keeping mine once I go on maternity leave for 8 months. I don't feel a bit guilty about it. She only comes once every 2 weeks but I really don't want to take time away from my kids to clean.
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smdl
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by InShock
Posted by Eireann
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
People who think this are just plain jealous, IMO. It really MUST be nice to be able to afford that ... and I think that's great!!
Edit: Or what the PP just said.
Who cares? If you can afford a cleaning lady do it. Who cares that YOU are not doing your own house cleaning?
I would prefer doing that and play with DS. It's free time to do whatever you want.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:08 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by InShock
Posted by Eireann
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
People who think this are just plain jealous, IMO. It really MUST be nice to be able to afford that ... and I think that's great!!
Edit: Or what the PP just said.
I am sorry but I don't think that's being jealous. I think it's more of : Everyone is different and we all have different needs and different circumstances. Some people want a cleaning lady. Some want a babysitter. Some can't afford to have one or the other. For some it's just a waste of money and some can handle it all just fine.
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Posted by dediko
Posted by InShock
Posted by Eireann
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
People who think this are just plain jealous, IMO. It really MUST be nice to be able to afford that ... and I think that's great!!
Edit: Or what the PP just said.
I am sorry but I don't think that's being jealous. I think it's more of : Everyone is different and we all have different needs and different circumstances. Some people want a cleaning lady. Some want a babysitter. Some can't afford to have one or the other. For some it's just a waste of money and some can handle it all just fine.
Personally, I was referring to the "who does she think she is" comment...that is not someone saying everyone different - that is generally a jealous and judgemental remark with no disguise.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:15 PM |
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HillandRon
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I have one. She comes every other week.
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:17 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
Posted by Summersalwaysinseason
Posted by dediko
Posted by InShock
Posted by Eireann
Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You know, the 2nd aspect of this that I'm having a hard time with--besides the failure thing--is the "who does she think she is" factor. You know, "It must be nice to afford to stay at home and have someone clean" That kind of thing...
People who think this are just plain jealous, IMO. It really MUST be nice to be able to afford that ... and I think that's great!!
Edit: Or what the PP just said.
I am sorry but I don't think that's being jealous. I think it's more of : Everyone is different and we all have different needs and different circumstances. Some people want a cleaning lady. Some want a babysitter. Some can't afford to have one or the other. For some it's just a waste of money and some can handle it all just fine.
Personally, I was referring to the "who does she think she is" comment...that is not someone saying everyone different - that is generally a jealous and judgemental remark with no disguise.
OK , I guess I misunderstood you . Sorry .
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| Posted 10/27/08 5:42 PM |
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mommy0604
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I have a tiny apartment and if I need time to clean up I can put on a DVD for DS or I can bring him next door to my mom's for a few hours while I clean up. It would be nice to have one if we could afford it but we can't so I'd rather save my money for something else we really need.
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| Posted 10/27/08 6:04 PM |
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HillW9608
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Re: SAHMs...Can we discuss cleaning ladies?
I am considering it lol.. since Im working now I think someone comming in every 2 weeks would really help out!!
And when I was a SAHM, if we had the extra money, why not?
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