Being maidless….
helps to train up the children to take care of their home::: besides packing their own toys and books, they wash the dishes, fold the clothes, hang them, change bedsheets, etc.
trains E to be independent with his revision::: he has to study his own 听写 and spelling before I helped him with final round.
helps to train the children to be more independent::: they have to right?!
I’m annoyed less::: things are done MY WAY, so what’s there to be annoyed about right 
is physically tiring on me::: my legs are really tired! 
time is really precious::: Now spending lesser time on the internet. (YEH!)
home is more messy (but not dirty. 
::: I can stand mess, not dirt.)
Having said all these, I’m tired, really tired. There are certainly times when I wish I still have a domestic helper. I have to constantly remind myself to give myself more time to adjust. I liken it to exercising when the first 5 to 10 minutes can be hard, but just persist on, exercising will become enjoyable. So, with perseverance, living without maid can be enjoyable. (but tiring )
Yap I know. So many times, I wish I’ve a full time helper. But seriously, I wont enjoy someone living w/ us. I mean, home is a sanctuary. & definitely, I’m afraid of losing control of the hse too. I know of some who say they’ve no idea where their things are, only the maid knows. And definitely, a plus plus plus pt is that the kids will be more independent.
Hey, but ur kids r always one up agt mine when it comes to hsehold. If I get ds to wash dishes, I’ll find detergent bubbles on the ceiling
But deep down, I admire his playfullness 
I’d say better to be physically tired than to be emotionally and mentally tired! Hang in there! I know initially many times I felt like running back to the agent and get help but doing without a maid is definitely better for the kids. They will learn to look after themselves. Otherwise we perpetuate a vicious cycle of little emperors and little princesses. I so enjoy the freedom and the happiness that comes with it now and I am sure you will too.
am glad for u, E n Z
. ur children look happy to be more involved in the housekeeping. 
press on.
the kids look soooooooo cute!
little Zoe seems to look so much more grown up now in the shots… and her hair is growing so long!
when i see kids smiling so broadly, it makes me want to give them a biiiig cuddle! :b
say “Hi” to your darlings from Aunty El, and “A big well done too!”
Positive side – children are pretty happy to be involved
Gosh… sorry for not replying!!!
All of you spoke my mind
Thank you so much for all your encouragements. It is really the thought of you mummies out there living without live-in help that is encouraging me to press on.
It will be 2 weeks tomorrow. Though I’m still finding my way around, but I’m feeling much better than before. No longer have any thoughts of having another helper. Honestly, I’m loving the housework!
Great job – all of you!
Hi there, thanks for popping by and sharing your experience. =_) much appreciated.
wah, you reallyl no time to post without a maid, ah?
hee hee, indulging in my another source of sanity thru’ K-shows
K-shows… aha!
…and here i was thinking u must be keeping yr home suuuuuuper spotless… with no time to spare!
honestly though, when we’re very bz, then all the more the little “me-time” becomes so precious… gives us that extra oomph to carry on!