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11/15/2011

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I'm having trouble getting my giggle on because I'm ready to lose my mind. We're in the middle of refinishing our hardwood floors, which means the kitchen and laundry room are off limits.

When it comes to the kitchen, it’s not that bad. It’s kind of nice not having to cook. For dinner we just order carryout or have a pop tart tapas bar. But the laundry? It’s just killing me. No washer or dryer for
eleven days. To a mom, that’s hitting below the belt. How am I supposed to function?

Let me put it into perspective: Have you ever had your cell phone taken away for eleven days? Well, it’s nothing like that. It’s much worse. It’s like living in a perpetual snow storm without a shovel. All you can do is watch helplessly as the snow comes down, snowing you in. Except that laundry doesn’t
melt. It just starts to smell funky.

sisyphus laundry
Yeah, that about sums it up.
You know the ancient Greek myth about Sisyphus, the evil king who was forced by the gods to continually roll a huge boulder up a steep hill, only to watch it roll back down right before he got to the top? That’s laundry. Sure, on occasion inspiration hits and I wash every stinking sock and t-shirt in the house but, as soon as bedtime hits, every family member’s clothes come off and fill the empty hampers. Sigh.

Doing laundry is a task that has no end, like constant homework without a summer break. Only homework makes you smarter. Laundry turns your mind to mush. Maybe that’s why I’m so weird. 

Okay, I'll stop complaining. I’ve got other work to do. Instead of ending with a witty comment, I'll just show you a goofy commercial with Chinese stereotypes that everyone remembers from the Seventies. Just say 'ancient Chinese secret' and I'm sure your folks will groan!

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TJ Lubrano link
11/15/2011 02:19:51 am

HANG IN THERE, JANENE!!

Yes. I had to yell. That really sucks,, but you shall survive. I hate the laundry and I hate ironing clothes as well. I usually only iron if it really has to be ironed. This to the horror of my mom. SHe often steals my clothes to iron them herself -_-'.

Ciao Ciao!

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Mom link
11/15/2011 02:25:06 am

TJ,
Thanks, I needed that! And I am so with you on the ironing. I can't stand it. If it has to be ironed, I don't buy it. EVER!

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Doug Stephens link
11/15/2011 02:27:01 am

Doing laundry sucks, without question. It never ends, but at least it has a purpose. As does changing the cat litter, my nemesis. They have to be done sometime.

How about making the bed? Is there a more pointless activity? It is nothing more than a cosmetic fix to a room no one sees anyway, and once you sleep in it you have to do it again. I say skip the bed making. That will save a few minutes out of your day.

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zobop republic link
11/15/2011 02:29:01 am

'Ancient Chinese secret'? OMG! I haven't seen that Calgon commercial since I was a kid. But wouldn't that be considered 'racist' now?

My least favorite chore is cleaning the toilet.

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Mom link
11/15/2011 02:30:40 am

Doug,
I'm with you there! I, for one, don't make the bed...until I go to sleep. Then either me or my husband makes it so our covers are 'just so.' As I write this, I realize how ridiculous that sounds but, luckily, my husband ususally goes to bed first. ;)

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Mom link
11/15/2011 02:36:32 am

zobop,
That commercial would never make it in today's world. It's definitely not politically correct. It's probably one of the most well-known commercials, too. How many 'ancient Chinese secret' jokes were created as a result.

As for cleaning the toilet? Ugh. I'm so with you.

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Cecilia link
11/15/2011 03:32:54 am

Ugh - laundry IS eternal! I don't hate it, it just bores me to tears. My dryer gave out this past spring, been using a solar dryer since then. Wonder how I'll fare now that rainy season is coming? LOL...

My least favorite? Cleaning the bathroom!!! I absolutely hate it. The toilet I can sort of deal with, but it's all the HAIR, everywhere. Yuck.

On a general level, I think I've become Sisyphus...

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Mom link
11/15/2011 03:37:10 am

Cecilia,
A solar dryer? Sounds cool. Hope it works out for you! As for cleaning the bathroom, that sucks, too. I'm with you -- I hate all the hair! Plus it clogs the shower and sinks. Yuck. Cleaning that is really gross. I think all moms are Sisyphus in one form or another. Such a tragic life. ;)

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akanksha link
11/15/2011 03:36:05 pm

Hi,

Hey doing the laundry is not a big deal its one of the daily chore of most of the Middle and lower class women in many developing and underdeveloped countries . Anyways also think of the benefit your a getting because it without hitting the Gym :)

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Mom link
11/15/2011 09:22:54 pm

akanksha,
Glad you think so. Would you like to do mine? ;) I suppose there is a mild benefit from an exercise angle. I guess I'd rather go take a walk!

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nothingprofound link
11/15/2011 11:06:48 pm

We're lucky, because our daughter does all her own laundry. And believe me her rock is one Sisyphus couldn't even begin to budge up the hill. The washer and dryer are constantly on. I actually enjoy housework, I find it very diverting, but that's probably because i do so little of it. Washing dishes once a day, wiping off the countertops, cleaning the bathtub, I enjoy the attention to detail involved in those simple tasks. It's all very Zen.

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Mom link
11/16/2011 12:03:51 am

NP,
Whoa! Your daughter must go through a ton of clothes! And I understand the whole Zen thing. Simple tasks can be very relaxing...when you don't have twenty of them to do. Then it just overwhelms me. Argh!

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SprigBlossoms link
11/16/2011 12:01:21 pm

I can relate, Janene :) Some days I have no inspiration what-so-ever for those endless little household chores....I rather sit and write, or even better doze off while trying to write ;) Hopefully it won't be long before you start enjoying those gorgeous hardwood floors!

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Mom link
11/16/2011 09:02:16 pm

Sprig,
Sitting and writing -- two of my favorite things to do. ;) By early next week I should be back in business with over 12 loads of laundry to do. Oof!

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PBScott link
11/23/2011 10:03:05 pm

Argh I hate laundry, yet another reason I am glad living where I do in Asia. Every week my phone rings and the lady down the road asks if my laundry is ready, I tell her it is, and she comes with her little cart to take it down the road to her place. Picked up Cleaned, dried, delivered and even ironed all for $3 a kilo.

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Mom link
11/26/2011 03:11:10 am

PBScott,
So jealous.

Don't know what more to say. You are one lucky guy!

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Flameheart link
11/27/2011 04:03:00 am

Haha, I have a terrible track record when it comes to laundry, one that involves forgetting to put it in the laundry basket, especially when I'm stressed on an art deadline ('normal' falls to the wayside).

There's nothing worse than laundry piling up and there's nothing better than getting it all done and having it out of the way. *bliss*

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Mom link
11/27/2011 04:17:34 am

Flameheart,
It does feel good when you get it out of the way. Ig it would only stop piling up!

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Michelle link
12/5/2011 07:07:05 pm

You are so funny! I feel for you (being that you're on crutches). It's not much fun. My favorite part of your post is about the friend's arm making a girl look naked. Too funny!

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Mom link
12/5/2011 11:49:38 pm

Michelle,
Oops -- your comment ended up under the wrong post! No worries. I'm so glad to hear from you. Thanks for the well wishes and, I agree, that photo is freakin' hysterical. How could I NOT show it!!

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