When you visit a friend, I- did- it, what stands out? The hospitality or the “perfect house”?………………
Having said that, I hear you on the need to have a perfect home. I think its an “order versus chaos” issue. Gamblers are often “all or nothing” people.
Why not keep one room for the junk and the rest just “homely” ( says I, who has five “junk rooms”)!!
I would hate a stranger coming in to clean my home. I wouldn’t say no to a fairy coming with a magic wand during the night though, then disappearing . Why not get the family involved in the everyday chores to prevent things building up? You live a busy life.
I also hear you on holidays being stressful. If I’m going away , I like to come back to a clean house, so it causes a bit of panic to get everything done before we leave. “First world problems”!!! Many people would trade an untidy house for a home with joy and laughter, I did it.
Enjoy your weekend break.
Go easy on the vino and remember,
A house is not a home!
