Comments on: Good Housekeeping: Totally Slobtastic Slackermom Edition

By: Kokorozashi

Kokorozashi — Mon, 18 May 2009 22:18:00 +0000

I know I'm a little behind the 8-ball, here, since this entry is from March and all ... but if it's any consolation, I don't even *have* kids, and my house looks like that too.

Right down to the cat sitting in the middle of the floor with that admonishing look that says, "I thought I raised you better than this." (My cat thinks he's my Dad.)

Your blog is made from awesome. Rock on!

By: Lisa Renata

Lisa Renata — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:54:00 +0000

hahaha. even I that was once considered (by many) a clean freak, can’t seem to keep a clean house with two little ones running about.

so please, don’t worry about those picture perfect living rooms

By: caoilinn

caoilinn — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:17:00 +0000

Thank you for this.

I live in a distorted version of Stepford where I am a complete aberration…and sometimes I forget there are people like me.

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:53:00 +0000

oh thank god. there is exactly ONE mom-and-kid pair i feel comfortable enough with to invite them over to our disaster (and even then, i have to crazy-woman-clean first). it’s just too d*mn much to deal with the house on top of the kiddos, cats, dog, job, and husband. i feel so much better after reading your article and the accompanying comments!!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:28:00 +0000

If you mow your lawn and then turn your back for a second and its magically re-grown, plus some huge weeds and maybe your lawn mower caught fire? That is cleaning the house with small children in it. DOES.NOT.COMPUTE!!!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:34:00 +0000

I can’t tell you how relieved I am to read this. I go into other mother’s houses, and they are spotless. Mine is always a disaster – toys strewn from one end to the next, cushions on the couch askew, crumbs on the kitchen floor (I do sweep once a day – usually at night. Why bother to do it more than that when it’s just going to be more crumbs after the next meal?)

I also find housekeeping exhausting and thankless and I’m just SO GLAD to see I’m not alone.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:07:00 +0000

I am so relieved to see I am not alone. And perhaps I'm a bit over-tired but I am also crying with laughter at the photos, especially this one.

As I stepped over toys this evening, leaving them were they lay with the thought "heck, it's late, and they'll have them all out again in the morning", I wondered whether I should be feeling more guilty. Thank you for easing my conscience.

By: litanyofbritt

litanyofbritt — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:09:00 +0000

for what its worth, we bought our first home in september. all of our non-local relatives and friends continuosly demand pictures. but my house has literally never been clean long enough to photograph. except before we moved in when it was empty. 2 little kids+ open floor plan+ blogs to read= embarrassingly slobbish house. honestly if the crumbs on the floor can’t be identified as the original food source, i’m patting myself on the back.

By: Tarasview

Tarasview — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:45:00 +0000

I just found this post…and I am SO with you. My sons are 5 & 6 and my daughter is 2… my house hasn't been consistently tidy since before I got married… because my husband? Is worse than my 2 year old. Seriously.

And we moved the first of this month… and still I have unpacked boxes. I am considering leaving them packed. Easier that way.