I loved this photo when I came across it on Blogpaws website recently.
It made me think back to years ago when I was a fanatic about cleaning. Now, not to say I don’t like a clean house, because I do. But I don’t drive myself crazy about it anymore either. I also gave myself the gift of having a wonderful woman come in to clean my house once a month. This way I only have to do little things in between, which frees me up to do what I really love.
So some may say having a cleaning lady is a luxury. I don’t think so. It’s a choice I make to have enough room in my life to do what matters to me…instead of thinking I have to do it all and then when I can’t, beat myself up. Geesh! I also think sometimes we spend money in much worse ways- at least I know I have!
Not only do I have a nice clean house after Cindy leaves, but I now have a new friend. She also loves my dogs and they love her. Each month she gives Kylie her monthly butt rub or as we say, “MBR.” Cindy loves to joke around with my husband John, and he razzes her right back. She fits in perfectly once a month at our little cottage in the village.
So if you happen to visit the 3rd week of the month, this welcome mat would be fitting as you will see many dust bunnies afloat and dust on the tables since it will be one more week before Cindy arrives. But there is joy and love within this little cottage of mine and that is what truly matters to me.
Note to Cindy: Thanks for being a wonderful cleaning lady, a good friend, razzing my husband, and loving my dogs. We plan on keeping you. <WINK> And no! Kylie cannot come live with you!