I really amn’t very good at keeping on top of the housework. I know some people like to use zoflora of all different flavours on every surface, change their bed sheets every 2 days, iron their underwear and Hoover their floors every day but I’m afraid that’s just not me. I’m always full of good intentions but I far prefer playing with the kids or catching 5 minutes to sit down than making sure my house is spotless.

This time last year I was trying to do the ‘Organised Mum Method’ where you’re supposed to spend half an hour a day cleaning and each day focuses on a different room. That lasted for a few weeks and I gave up…! This year I’m just trying to keep on top of things. It’s just never ending though so I never even feel like I’m on top of it!

What really frustrates me is that I spend ages cleaning and then 2 minutes later things look rubbish again. And it’s not always just the kids that are to blame! Here’s what usually happens…

I clean the hob then overboil the pasta.

I hoover the hall then bring boys in from the garden in their muddy suits.

I clean the cupboard doors then dribble a tea bag down them when putting it in the bin.

I hoover the floor then give the kids an oatcake as a snack.

I hang the washing on the airer then S pulls it off again.

I put the tumble dryer on upstairs then it stops and beeps for the tank to be emptied.

I clean the microwave then heat up lasagne which spits everywhere.

I clean the loo then tip poo all over the seat while cleaning a nappy.

I tidy up the toys from the floor then S tips the box upside down.

I clean the inside of the windows then the kids lick them.

But one day our empty house will be clean and tidy and I’ll long for a box of Playmobil to be tipped all over the floor or for there to be sticky finger prints on the telly….for now I’ll just try not to spend too much time cleaning and spend time with my lovely children instead. Don’t worry, I will clean the bathroom and give the place a hoover if you’re coming to visit!