Thanks for the "research' excuse, I'll see if it works to night when DH comes home.
Another way I make myself feel better is if the dishwasher, washing machine and oven are all working to the max. while I do my research. LOL THANK GOD FOR TECHNOLOGY!!!
The best way I have found to keep the house from getting trashed in the first place is to shut the doors to rooms that my one year old gets creative in.