White glove inspection
I read a post from Sweatpantsmom recently and could so relate to what she’s brilliantly written, so I’m going to piggy back on it and add my two cents to it, if she doesn’t mind.
Go ahead, read her post, I’ll wait.
Jeopardy music playing…
Ok, you’re back? Sweatpantsmom wrote how she drove her husband crazy trying to get her house in order before a big party, and that it must be because of her Japanese heritage that drove her to be anal about how her house looks. And I’m here to tell her that it must be the Asian thing or just a woman thing to wanting everything to be perfect before visitors set foot in your humble home, especially with the in-laws coming too!
With that said, we are in overdrive cleaning mode the past two weeks in preparation for Sophia’s 2nd birthday partee this coming Saturday. Although it’s mostly family plus a few friends, the house has to be in pristine condition, I mean “white glove inspection” clean. I wouldn’t want anyone to say that “man, her house is like a pigsty and she stays home?!”
Have you ever been to someone’s house for a party, and the kitchen/house is so dirty that you wonder what kind of “stuff” accidentally goes into the food? Ahem, I have. As if you’re going to a restaurant that’s so dirty that your shoes are stuck to the floor, and last night’s food’s still stuck on your utensils. How appetizing can the food be?
Being six months preggo, I have to do things in stages as not to interfere with my daily nap schedule, or overexert my aching back, swollen feet/hands, and sciatica, oh not to mention taking care of the kids as well.
It’s also good to have a cooperative hubbie who’s willing to do what you demanded asked. For instance, do you see any dust on these big vases? I didn’t think so, he had to use a ladder to dust and did a great job with it. I don’t why he wasn’t too happy when I was behind him with the white glove on to test out the recently dusted vases.
Too bad the ground is still frozen and covered with snow. Otherwise, some freshly planted flowers would be just lovely. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from him.
It’s not only the hubbie that has to pull the weight around here. This is Trent attempting to vacuum the kitchen floor. A for effort son but Mommy needs to redo it later.
This is the family room before.
And after a thorough clean up job. I have to find some yellow “Police” tape to close off this area until Saturday. Anyone knows where I can get some of those tapes?
Gotta go, millions of things to do still. The in-laws’ pillow cases need to be ironed, the hardwood floors need another coat of waxing since I can’t see my reflection yet, the chandelier needs to be dusted, the pantry has to be rearranged…in alphabetically order by products, and the hubbie is folding the paper napkins incorrectly! Geez, there is a distinct difference between a swan AND a duck!!
I read a post from Sweatpantsmom recently and could so relate to what she’s brilliantly written, so I’m going to piggy back on it and add my two cents to it, if she doesn’t mind.
Go ahead, read her post, I’ll wait.
Jeopardy music playing…
Ok, you’re back? Sweatpantsmom wrote how she drove her husband crazy trying to get her house in order before a big party, and that it must be because of her Japanese heritage that drove her to be anal about how her house looks. And I’m here to tell her that it must be the Asian thing or just a woman thing to wanting everything to be perfect before visitors set foot in your humble home, especially with the in-laws coming too!
With that said, we are in overdrive cleaning mode the past two weeks in preparation for Sophia’s 2nd birthday partee this coming Saturday. Although it’s mostly family plus a few friends, the house has to be in pristine condition, I mean “white glove inspection” clean. I wouldn’t want anyone to say that “man, her house is like a pigsty and she stays home?!”
Have you ever been to someone’s house for a party, and the kitchen/house is so dirty that you wonder what kind of “stuff” accidentally goes into the food? Ahem, I have. As if you’re going to a restaurant that’s so dirty that your shoes are stuck to the floor, and last night’s food’s still stuck on your utensils. How appetizing can the food be?
Being six months preggo, I have to do things in stages as not to interfere with my daily nap schedule, or overexert my aching back, swollen feet/hands, and sciatica, oh not to mention taking care of the kids as well.
It’s also good to have a cooperative hubbie who’s willing to do what you demanded asked. For instance, do you see any dust on these big vases? I didn’t think so, he had to use a ladder to dust and did a great job with it. I don’t why he wasn’t too happy when I was behind him with the white glove on to test out the recently dusted vases.
Too bad the ground is still frozen and covered with snow. Otherwise, some freshly planted flowers would be just lovely. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from him.
It’s not only the hubbie that has to pull the weight around here. This is Trent attempting to vacuum the kitchen floor. A for effort son but Mommy needs to redo it later.
This is the family room before.
And after a thorough clean up job. I have to find some yellow “Police” tape to close off this area until Saturday. Anyone knows where I can get some of those tapes?
Gotta go, millions of things to do still. The in-laws’ pillow cases need to be ironed, the hardwood floors need another coat of waxing since I can’t see my reflection yet, the chandelier needs to be dusted, the pantry has to be rearranged…in alphabetically order by products, and the hubbie is folding the paper napkins incorrectly! Geez, there is a distinct difference between a swan AND a duck!!
Wow, those vases would have cob webs in my house, lol.
Good for you to have a hubby & son that help out, lol. I remember very well doing housework in stages, I still do. he he.
Perhaps there needs to be some sort of support group or 12-step program for us Asian Over-Cleaners?
Your place looks great! Don’t look too carefully at my place. Q would be happy to help with vacuuming though.
a.) Your house is gorgeous and so CLEAN; and
b.) I think you forgot to REPOST the shot of your hubs vacuuming.
I so know what you mean. DH asked if his friend could come and stay at our house next month. I said it would be okay as long as we replace the carpet before then. The one we have now is not kid friendly and is definitely showing signs of 2 little ones and their messes. He couldn’t understand why the big fuss. I told him it’s a reflection on me. Men!
Oh my. Can you all come and do my house now?
You know, I’m not sure how your able to keep it that clean with kids..??
We have a cleaning lady, usually the next day,with the daughter on the loose - weird things start showing up all over the place. The wife and I always play “take a guess what that is in the corner”
It’s not just an Asian thing. I’m the same way. But you, my friend, put my efforts to shame. My house will never look that clean. Ever.
I bow to you, oh clean one. I’m not worthy. I’m not worthy.
Um, I’m Asian. And so not down with the cleaning. I mean, I like clean, just not very good at it. Our old house had dust bunnies the size of small gophers.
oh, tell me about it. wife.imp is sooo asian!!!
but we still love her
Oh, I used to be the same way until my dd turned 1. Now I have let it go! And learned that MY mom likes to clean my house for me when she visits. I would love to have a house as clean as yours, I would settle for half that clean!!!!
Your family is so great for helping. I can’t believe you’re already 6 mos pregnant!!!!
Um…everyone realizes that this cleanliness doesn’t last long with three kids under 6, right?! Our motto is “take a picture, it lasts longer!”