damn it, wrote a long reply and then DD decides to slam the comp shut

Anyway, I work full time too. 12+ a day (lucky 2 days from home)
On the other days, mum looks after DD at my house so she sweeps the floor.

I think it really comes down to what can be left unclean. Like the other ladies, trash will always be taken out, dishes washed before bed.

I wash the clothes in the wee-hrs of night as our washing machine sucks, then put them out early before i go to work (in the dark now!) Or leave them for the weekend.

I use to have to pack DD's toys up before i go to bed, now i just leave them and tidy a bit since she will pull everything out tomorrow anyway.

Havent vacuumed in ages, havent wiped the walls in ages and havent cleaned the garden in ages but im happy with that since spending time with DD is more important.

best of luck and hope you find some solution soon =)