However, Daddy Lim's lazy worms got into me (yeah, blame the man). The weekly affairs became a bi-monthly affair. Then, once in every 3 weeks. With the pregnancy coming along, things get even more difficult. I would try to vacuum once every 2 weeks and split the mopping of the rooms and living room (cum kitchen).
We had been toying with the idea of engaging a part-time auntie soon after we shifted in. However, we never get down to doing it. The last straw came 3 weeks' ago. The house was in need of some serious cleaning up. Seeing me moving around clumsily on my elephant legs, Daddy Lim was kind to offer to vacuum the floor. Although I do a better job, I was more than glad to accept his offer. He started vacuuming and I went about wiping the furniture and cleaning the kitchen, trying to scrub off the stubborn stains. By the time Daddy Lim was done, he was in serious shape. Sweat was pouring from every pore but I think the workout did him good, hehe. He went for his shower and I continued with the mopping of the living room and kitchen. Daddy Lim tried to stop me, but he was too tired to offer further help. I acted that I was in good shape and started mopping. By the end of it, I flopped on the sofa, too tired to move a finger. I was panting hard. At that point, I knew that we are in need of an extra pair of hands. To further convince myself, Lil Shauna is on the way. I think any extra time should be used for resting or bonding and not on some yucky housework. I am so convinced.
I started flipping the papers to look for suitable candidates. I wanted SGP or SPR aunties to do fortnightly cleaning. Most of the agents charge agency fees ranging from $80 to $200. Daddy Lim joked that we should be the ones asking for security deposits instead. After searching for a week, I found flexihome services that charge an agent fee of only $20! I wasted no time in calling them and they found me an experienced auntie. She only offers cleaning on weekdays at $45 for 4 hours but was kind to do her first attempt (at our house) on yday afternoon to familiarise herself while we were around.
She came at about 3pm and I started showing her around, telling her where the cleaning stuff are kept. Then, I went on to tell her our requirements, which are pretty normal stuff like vacuuming, mopping, washing toilets, cleaning the fans, etc. While at the master bedroom toilet, the following conversation took place.
At the sink...
CA: Oh, you all shifted in for 1+ year oready?
ML: Yeah, 1+year.
CA: (Pointing to the sink) Aiyo, you all never do cleaning properly ah, 1+yr and the sink in this condition.
ML: (Face turns red) Errr.. no time, we anyhow clean niah (pride kena stabbed).
The cleaning auntie then started off with her cleaning. I was abit pai seh, cos she was busy cleaning, walking here and there while I was in this super nuah and comfy position on my big L shape sofa watching TV. At least I tried not to obstruct or hinder her work mah. At that moment, it did feel like I was back at my mum's home, where she will be walking around doing housework while I pretend not to see. Haha.
The auntie started off with the toilets. I can hear her scrubbing away for a good 45 mins (each toilet) and I was thinking to myself that I have never spent that much time cleaning the toilets. After the good 4 hours, my home feels so clean.. Hehehe.. When auntie was leaving, she told us that she will make some purchase on our behalf, things needed for cleaning. She looked at us as if wondering how we survived for the past 1+year. Another big pai seh.
The common toilet after auntie's 45mins killer scrub.
I was surprised to find Daddy Lim's guitar magazine in Shauna's room this morning. What was auntie thinking? That Lil Shauna will be a rocker chick? Faint...Anyway, auntie will be back in 2 weeks' time. I am so glad that the house work will be taken care of. Although I dont get that squeaky clean sound when I walked around the house (probably bcos I usually used a whole bottle of detergent when I mopped the floor), I am contented. Hohoho.
Mummy Lim
3 comments:
hey gal! AN was 2.3kg when she came out at 37th wk. In comparison, Shauna sounds like she'll easily come out bigger than AN wor. hee. No worries k? The Lord has been good and will continue to be. :)
Thanks babe..
I just saw your post. Oh gosh, its too early to be the terrible 2s, right. I can already picture myself in your shoe with a screaming Shauna. I doubt I will be that patience. Haha.
too early for terrible 2s. I heard the big 2 is terrible coz they are smart to know what they alry want but are unable to tell u. they get angry when u don't understand them and u get angry when they don't understand u. now ah, I think she's jus starting to show more of her innate character. hmm...patience comes natural. haha! almost wanted to tug her nape and blow into her nose like how I discipline BM. It's so easy to keep their behaviour in check cmp to AN's...sigh..
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