Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
I have been trying to convince my husband that he doesn't need clean underwear every day....just turn it inside out and wear it again.....
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Growing up. my mother always did all the laundry because she was so organized and believed in folding sheets, etc perfectly. She used to iron underwear and sheets too! She finally gave up on men's shirts, so off they went to the cleaners.
After I swore I wouldn't break her beloved washer and dryer, I started the washing. But unbeknownst to her, I put all female undergarments in one load, all washable sweaters, sweats etc in one load, all darks etc. Fourgetaboutit-seperating each persons wash.
After mom got sick, I taught my brother how to use the washer, (first born, boy, spoiled). My friend John does his own. I do my own.
The "maid" hasn't quite quit yet, tho I'm the one who's recuperating. Some things, if unattended, drive me nuts so I put them away. But if dried dishes pile up (when I don't use the dish washer), they stay there until somebody does. I'll grocery shop (with help) but rarely put things away-I instruct. I milk it. "My back hurts"! Jeans can be worn more than once, thank you very much, as well as sweatshirts if not dirty or stinky.
I loved my mom, but I'm not her and won't cater to anyone. I have my own life.
My neighbor used to take her kids scattered clothes, shoes, basketballs etc, and lock them in a closet and charged 50c per item to get them back. She made a lot of money!
My newest thing is any unread mail, magazines, newspapers on the table, get instantly trashed.