Working Mummies Support Group

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I'm exhausted. I wasn't coming in here much, because I only work casual. It was usually 2 - 3 hours, maybe 2 - 3 days a week. Then we got busy... And now I'm struggling to cope at home.

Yesterday was my first day home in about 4 weeks. Went camping last weekend when could've stayed home I guess, but kids needed to get away & so did I.

Every other day I've worked or had sports stuff on. And they've all been big days. On Monday I didn't get home til 4pm. So kids were home for half hour alone. No problems there, but I like to at least be home for them School holidays are next week & I don't usually work through them, but this time I've asked too, coz I need the money. So kids will either come with me, or visit friends, or stay home. I am only around the corner, in a very small town.

My problem is my house! I spend all day cleaning at work then come home & I'm too exhausted to clean my own house. Even washing up is a struggle some days! I have a pile of washing on my lounge that is literally taking over! (caught up on the washing today though, go me). Both the little kids rooms are that trashed you can't walk into them (tomorrows job), my room is a mess... I got bathroom, toilet & laundry all done today & yesterday. And cleaned out my fridge & pantry...

But for those doing it on your own, with no partner to help out/back you up, how do you keep up? I admit, it is part laziness. Or tiredness, lol, I can't tell. DD3 still wakes through the night, every night! Bigger DD's do help, but I don't make them do it enough, or regularly. I guess I should get more of a routine happening for them. At least to wash up after dinner every night...

Usually when I work I have myself together & I'm on top of everything. But the hours I was doing a few weeks ago & not having weekends off, means I've gotten way behind & I don't know how to catch up. I'll get there I guess..