Conversation

Why am I so hard on myself about not having the time for household maintenance?

Growing up we weren't poor, but didn't have a lot of money. My parents DIY'd most things. I learned to glue PVC, paint and do wall repairs. And to disapprove of hiring someone when I could do it myself.

With my long covid I don't always have the energy to throw at those projects. Family, then work.

But I'm struggling to accept it. I should have time to powerwash the side yard. I should have time to paint the shed. Put shelves in a closet.

(Seriously though - how come a no one in the 90 years this house has been around has no one installed shelves in the pantry?)