Thursday, April 12, 2012

My Admitting to Having a Cleaner Brings Out the Nasties


I knew if I admitted that in my insignificant middle class exisitence, I make use of  a cleaner to help keep me  sane, it would bring out the nasties.  Guess that's why it's taken me so long to talk about Ray

I mean there is a food crisis brewing in Niger don't you know?  If you are not in the loop on that one, have a look at Eden's blog here.

Anyway my predictions were right. 

This morning I opened up my blog to find the following, I had to laugh.  Of course it was written by anonymous.......she sure gets around!!!!!!

"Cleaner or no cleaner...you both need to grow up!"

I thought about deleting it, but then decided to leave it up there.  Then I decided there was a blog in it.  I mean Ray wanted juice and now he has it.  Sorry Ray, Mr Beach House and I are getting on fine this week, but watch this space.

So anonymous, here's your reply:

"Yeah You're probably right. Thanks for reading mum!!!!!! Or is it Ray??????"

You see we blog the truth here at the Beach House, cleaner or no cleaner!  I'd rather not be judged because I spend my hard earned cash on a guy that helps me get through the week a little easier.  OK I'll say it, I find motherhood and being the CEO of the Beach House very difficult most days and Ray helps me be a little bit happier....bite me!!!!!

But if you want to have a go at me and it makes your day a little better, I'm happy to help!!!!!!


21 comments :

  1. I like you so much right now! We all "cheat" a little here and there just to get by. Some have a cleaner, some eat out more than they should, some just give up at the end of the day and go online shopping for all the things they need to make them feel a little happier right then. Whatever. We're all fighting a hard battle. At least you're funny while you do it! :)

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    1. I like ya back. Thank God the sisterhood is alive and well.
      Carolyn

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  2. Hey Carolyn! I haven't read the other blog about the cleaner yet, but am going to in a moment. I have a cleaner too! My reasons are I have major floor space and a bad back, however....big however...when Dan & I were working full time at the police department on shifts and had 5 kids at home and 2 dogs, we had a weekly cleaner. Pre-bad back. You just say "Don't judge me!" Those anonymous people don't know you, your life, your needs or your finances. Just because you have a cleaner doesn't mean you scrimp on charitable things. You go girl! xo wendy

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    1. Thanks Wendy
      Live and Let Live. We're all doing our best.
      Carolyn

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  3. Just another example of mums judging each other! Want to bet she wouldn't knock a cleaner back if it was offered to her. I say, whatever it takes to get you through the day with you, your kids and hubbie happy, is worth every cent.

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  4. I'd be too embarassed to have a cleaner turn up here......
    I have certainly lowered my standards to accomodate my laziness ;o)
    Have a great day......
    Tania @ Scandi Coast Home

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    1. Cute!!! I'm a bit the same, but Ray motivates me to clean up each week. I have to get my moneys worth and he moves nothing, so I clean up for him then he cleans up for me. It is such wonderful synergy.
      Carolyn

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  5. Its kinda like having a personal trainer .. cleaners shame you into tidying up! :-) I too would love a cleaner, but my house is such a mess I would feel sorry for them trying to navigate to clean. A cleaner is my reward for when I get sorted. Glad you took this as you should .. with a pinch of salt.

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  6. Good on you Carolyn. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone. If a cleaner makes your life that bit easier and you more saner, to get through the week, you go for it. Ray sounds like a hoot. Leahx

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  7. you know I think you should get a pool boy, a dog walker, an ironing lady and an in home hairdresser too :) I would if I had the cash .. plus an au pair that speaks spanish and will wear a cute little maid's outfit just for serving high tea on a sunday :) you go girl.

    As someone who has juggled kids, working ceo full time and wife-ing I say hurray to the Rays of the world that get us by - I think it's a sweet irony that your cleaner is a man :)

    best le xox

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  8. Obviously Anonymous is jealous that she hasn't got a cleaner- her problem not yours!

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  9. Ha. I like your response. And I'm happy to see you are back in my Google Reader.

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  10. Hi Carolyn,
    I see absolutely no problem with anyone having a cleaner, in your case it is saving your sanity & your marriage!
    When we lived in Bavaria I had a cleaner & a gardener for 14 years.
    Since we semi retired here to Normandy the Senior Partner does more around the house and has taken over most of the cooking, and we have a gardener for the "big stuff".
    It all helps the economy!
    Maggie

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  11. You go, girl! I think that you've chosen a sterling way to distribute your resources. Cherry Kay

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  12. I think I read some where recently about how people who make nasty comments about other people are just jealous....it was probably on Pinterest. LOL!
    Anyway, I'm jealous, but I was raised up to be nice. And honestly, how can ANYONE have anything nasty to say about having a cleaning person????? I don't get it! I would have a cleaner, too, if we had the extra simolies. My hubby has a full-time job, I work 30 hours a week, I have a 17 yr old, a 13 yr old and an 88 lb dog -- there isn't much time left over. I can barely eek out enough time each week to clean my toilets. So -- if you are able to have help -- awesome for you! Truly, really awesome! And everybody else remember what mom taught you..."if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say nothing at all."

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  13. I can remember when I did the whole house myself and fell down and broke my ankle in two places. I had no recourse but to hire someone and ever since I've been very happy having a little help now and then and no broken bones.

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  14. Haters gotta hate, you know?

    The funny thing about haters is that they are almost always gutless wonders who won't sign their name, or provide a link to their blog...

    I applaud you for keeping the nasty comment there, so we could all get a good chuckle.

    Keep on keeping on, Carolyn! :)

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  15. Rejoice! cleaners have a special place in our lives and homes. I started my own little private cleaning business this year and my people love and appreciate me, and I feel good that i'm making a difference in their life, so have no guilt.

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  16. We have a cleaner for 3 hrs a fortnight - best $90 I spend every fortnight !!!!

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