Clean House

I was reflecting this weekend on my time so far as a Mom. Something that is very important to me is to have a clean house. This might sound kind of basic but I've found that now that I am back at work and caring for Callum (along with Iain)-- we have very little time to clean the house. Granted our house is really not messy because I hate clutter. Most miscellaneous stuff has been shoved into a closet. But really our house isn't exactly clean. I can't remember the last time I mopped the kitchen (eww!). Iain and I just don't have the time unless we want to kill ourselves 24/7 to get this kind of stuff done. Before the weekend begins, we attempt to grocery shop, wash laundry and care for the cats so that we can spend some time together and enjoy our son. However, this sometimes drives me crazy because I like things clean. For any of you "Friends" fans, Iain's nickname for me pre-Callum was Monica because of her crazy borderline OCD cleaning habits. I still have the urge to vacuum, mop and dust but not the energy or drive to follow through with these tasks. Yesterday, I did come across a quote in Redbook magazine that stuck with me. I don't remember the exact phrase and the magazine is at home, but it was something to the effect of "Forget about the mess your house is. Your child is only young once. Once you are an empty nester, your house will once again be clean and tidy, but you will miss your child". This really made me think. Now I realize that I have a long time before Callum moves out - I know I moved back home for a year at the age of 23- but it still makes me want to enjoy him to fullest because one day he will move out and I will finally have the time to clean. I'm trying to let the mess go.