I’m so disappointed today.
Disappointed in myself. Nobody else to blame. I’m behind schedule. I’ve let things go. And maybe I wanted somebody else to clean it up.
Literally.
I had The Maids come this afternoon, and I was all ready for them.
I showed them around the house, told them what I wanted done, and
I
sorta
let
them
talk
me
out of some things.
I
think.
I don’t really know what happened.
But I am disappointed in how the house turned out.
It’s not as good as I wanted it to be.
The job they did was fine.
I wanted BETTER than fine.
I wanted to have a "knock my socks off" experience.
I wanted to weep with pleasure at the sight of my extreeeeeemely clean house.
I wanted to walk from room to room and enjoy the sparkling clean of every nook and cranny.
I wanted them to go above and beyond.
Here’s the lesson learned.
Write it Down.
Be Specific.
Don’t Take No.
and, Don’t Leave.
I was embarrassed to be here when they were. But I forgot that I was PAYING them to do something for me.
It was very hard for me. Harder than I expected.
And, now, with my family coming in 24 hours,
I
have
to
clean.


Mary Beth -
I too get a little nutty about having my house clean for company. But please remember (and I’m sure that you do….) they could care less how clean your house is. They come to see you. And quite frankly, I’m more comfortable in a lived in home. My very best friend has the messiest home ever, and I love her dearly. In fact, I’m most comfortable at her house!!!
Your house is AWESOME……I bet it looks great.
Happy holidays…..Jill Tobin, Beaverdale, IA