Well, I'm not the best person to reply as my house is far from display home standard. I try to choose the jobs that are most important and save the rest for another day or when hubby is home. I often used to do some jobs with my youngest in a carrier but with a older child as well everything takes a lot longer. But it does get easier. When DD was about 6mths she was a lot happier to play for longer periods and I could get things done, wash up wish her in her high chair etc. Now at 21mth I won't say it's easy but it's a lot easier then the newborn - 1 yr period.

Relax and remember you are only one person and you need time to relax as well!