I've decided that the bottom of the laundry basket is a lot like the end of a rainbow. Its existence seems likely and it feels like with just a little effort, I could probably get there myself and celebrate such a magnificent sight.
But I try and I try and I try and frankly--I'm starting to think there is no bottom of the laundry basket. Like the laundry hamper is some type of horrible Mary Poppins' purse-like contraption, possibly put here by evil overlords to force me into a lifetime of laundry servitude.
I also don't understand the math. I *think* if I ever got caught up (if such a thing is even possible) that it would take about 3 washed and folded loads per day to stay caught up. YET WE ARE NOT WEARING THREE LOADS OF CLOTHING EACH DAY.
So how does that work?? I think that right there is scientific evidence that something's not right.
We are being oppressed and we're too busy folding laundry to fight back! I think we need to get a government grant then form a research group and go out for drinks.
I hear you loud and clear. I have 3 clean baskets sitting in the bedroom waiting to be folded and put away, a load in the washer, and a load in the dryer. It never ends!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should consider becoming nudists. ;) I'll definitely need lots of drinks for that.
Nicole
Ok, so we live on opposite sides of the state, in a parallel universe - or every stay at home mom who doesn't have a nanny and a maid has the same issues as us! :) My 6 year old daughter changes clothes like I change my mind, and my 14 month old son - well, need I say more?
ReplyDeleteIt's the sheets, towels, dishrags, washclothes, sweatshirts, and other assorted crap that puts it over the edge. Add all that in, and it's totally 3 loads. Sucks.
ReplyDeleteSame here. I'm not exactly sure where it all comes from.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. I was just having this very same conversation yesterday! Then I have mixed feelings when I come across a clean folded piece of clothing at the bottom of the basket. It obviously hasn't been worn or even put away - but it has been sitting under a pile of dirty clothes. Do I wash it again or do I place it with the other clean and folded clothes to feel a little sense of accomplishment? Who else would know but me?
ReplyDeleteThe amount of dirty laundry in my house is obscene. It's incredible how two small children can fill a washing machine with dirty clothes by the end of the day!
ReplyDeleteI see where you are coming from. I am one of the lucky ones. I have a laundry genie. Every Friday I drop my clothes off and magically Sunday they are washed, dried, and folded. Who does this you may ask? My mother! She retired about a year ago and when she retired she saw how busy I really was as a FTWM. She offered to help and I could NOT refuse. Now people, I still do some laundry. Vomit covered clothes/sheets/etc I do not send. Anything where someone had an "accident". I also wash bathmats, uniforms, comforters, and anything else that needs a quick or immediate turn around.
ReplyDeleteI will usually leave my kids in their PJs for a day (and that night) in order to catch up on laundry. :)
ReplyDelete~ Katie B
My 3 yr. old changes her clothes at least 3 times a day.
ReplyDeleteMy middle is being potty trained- enough said.
My youngest (5 months) poops through his clothes 2-3 times a day. (up and out)
The messes we clean up with towels equals 2-3 large towels a day. I clean my floors with a steam mop every other day, and have to wash the pads for that. Not to mention washcloths, etc.
I think I need another washer.
And no, there is no such thing as the bottom of a laundry basket. Trust me. I've looked.
Ashley, I have been really enjoying your posts lately.
ReplyDeleteOne weekend I totally caught up on all the laundry. Sheets, towels, 6 loads of clothes all washed, hung to dry, then folded and put away.
ReplyDeleteIt felt so good and for once I felt like I really accomplished something. But alas, my accomplishment did not last for long. The ferals insisted on wearing clothes and using towels rather than drip-drying after showers.
Why are there so many songs about rainbows? And what's on the other side...
ReplyDeleteThanks for that...by the way. I love having Kermit in my head all day. :-)
I totally hear you on this! Where does it all come from? And how come it never goes back there?!?
ReplyDeleteI have an added problem of always being so far behind on the folding part of the laundry cycle that I: a) can't ever find anything to wear and b) therefore think I truly have nothing to wear so I c) go shopping which d) adds to my laundry misery and e) leaves me broke. It's a real conundrum.
Ok I think this is the funniest blog post I've read in a while. Only because it's so true!
ReplyDeleteJust wait 'til the boys start sports! Then you'll get the thrill of sweaty practice clothes that have been sitting in a gym bag cooking for God knows how long. Kerry
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