Surrender to Toilet Washing

For a couple of years after Daddy Lim and I got married, we were living on our own in a 5-room flat and yes, we handled the household chores ourselves. Given that it was only the 2 of us and we were usually out of the house, there wasn't a lot to do. I also realised then that didn't mind laundry, vacuuming and mopping. My greatest nemesis is the toilet washing. 

This was short-lived bcos we got a part-time auntie for housework when I was preggy with Nana, then a helper for about 2 years before Popo came to stay with us. Oh yes, I didn't have to do much for housework since then. I know I am fortunate. 

Come many years later, the housework has once again fallen on my shoulders. My preference hasn't changed but in the list of dislike, I would now add on bedsheet changing, especially now that there are 2 more beds in the house. 

Since we shifted, I am amazed at my ability to see hair on the floor. I am also constantly wondering who is bringing dust into the house. Lol. Why is the floor feeling sticky just after a couple of days? I know that the ants, lizards and cockroaches (hopefully not) would sneak their way in. I hate lizard poo poo. Zzzzzz. 

Speaking of the ants, we have a colony that appeared very quickly. We had been sticking the combat ant trap and the ants are moving their route and base to avoid the traps. I feel like I am losing the game. Auntie S said that ant gel works better. I shall try. 

Back to the housework, I handled most of them well, except for the toilet washing. It had been 6 weeks since we moved and we were out for 2 weeks. We have not once washed the toilet. Hohoho. Daddy Lim almost offered but gladly retract his offer when I told him that I have found an agency for part time helper. 

The helper came last Wednesday for 3 hours. I have listed out the tasks with toilet washing and the standing fan washing as the priorities. She was done in slightly more than 3 hours and I am totally amazed at how clean she has scrubbed the toilet floor. I wouldn't reach this kind of standard even if I spent 3 hours. It is definitely $$ well-spent. She has helped to change my bedsheet. Like hotel siol.

I am very pleased. It was an absolutely right choice. No more toilet washing. Hooray!

Mummy Lim