How Can I Homeschool If I Can't Even Keep My House Clean? - Page 4


© Susan Franklin
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Schedule fun with your family and time for yourself as well as time alone with your spouse into your weekly schedule.

10. Maintain a positive attitude and resist the temptation to play the martyr over doing housework. Once you see gradual improvement in the way your house looks and the difference it makes, you won’t want to go back to living in disorder.

So how is this former slob doing now? Well, here's just a sample of how life has changed in our home. Yesterday I began training my five-year-old son how to vacuum. He considers it an honor. Today after some play time and other fun, we straightened up the living room and dining room and vacuumed before lunch. And get this. My two-year-old fights with him over using the swiffer on our floors in the morning. Nirvana at last.

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8.   Jan 2, 2004 1:44 PM
In response to message posted by shortylilangel33:

Living in decently-cleaned - not perfect - home is not only healthy, ...


-- posted by dunklint


7.   Nov 14, 2002 7:01 AM
Hi Susan, I have a question for you. Which do you think is more important in life, having your house clean or giving you child an early education...hmm let's think about this one. ...

-- posted by shortylilangel33


6.   Jun 25, 2002 7:59 AM
Gee, it's nice to see my site, OrganizedHome.Com, linked at this article--but did you know I have an entire series of articles about getting organized for homeschooling? They were written out of my e ...

-- posted by organizedhome


5.   Dec 9, 2001 5:57 AM
I so much relate! you have inspired me...

-- posted by daydreaming613


4.   Apr 14, 2001 9:09 PM
Hmmm, have you been sneaking around peeking in my windows? LOL I enjoyed this article immensely.

-- posted by colleenmwilliams





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