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Original poster

To want a cleaner?

126 replies

johnso · 16/06/2008 14:34

DH is trying to put his foot down, but that rarely stops me.
I want a cleaner. Our son's are at school all day, I have the time but I have a lot on my to do list, too.
DH says I should have the time to it!!
The swine!!!!
Is it really that big a deal?

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ScottishMummy · 16/06/2008 14:56

another daft wind up thread johnsogo have some linguine and get over it

Original poster
johnso · 16/06/2008 14:57

I think all this is rather uncalled for. Can't you just stick to this thread?
capp- you are more of a harpy than I could ever be , dear. V rude woman

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Cappuccino · 16/06/2008 14:58

johnso you are such good value really

maybe he took his birthday off work so he could clean the house for you? but you sent him to the supermarket instead so that you could spend the day moaning about him on here and not getting him a present

Cappuccino · 16/06/2008 14:59

no we can't just stick to this thread

we have long memories

and you are very memorable

Original poster
johnso · 16/06/2008 15:00

To cleaner or not to cleaner is the question here, dear.
My DH and I resolved that particular dilemma

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etchasketch · 16/06/2008 15:01

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Twelvelegs · 16/06/2008 15:01

I think if money is no problem , like in this house, and my dh insisted because I'm so untidy then no problem. However if my dh had to work longer hours then if I really wanted a cleaner I would get an evening job to pay, or do the cleaning myself. You cannot expect your dh to do more so you can do less, that's really taking the piss.

Cappuccino · 16/06/2008 15:01

ok then

to not cleaner

what do you do all day? why can't you do an extra shift and a half a month?

Original poster
johnso · 16/06/2008 15:01

Yes, I think I am rather memorable on MN in that I am a strong feminist type of lady not subsurvient lingerie wearing like most of you seem to be

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brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:02

Yet another great thread to cheer me up. Thank guys.
DH offered to do supper made me a sausage sandwich and I haven't eaten meat for 20 years. Do I need to make him work harder& get a cleaner?

Original poster
johnso · 16/06/2008 15:03

Twelve legs, I think he would see it was worth it when he came home to a tidy house iykwim

I don't work, I am a housewife

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Cappuccino · 16/06/2008 15:04

if you were a feminist you would be paying for a cleaner out of your own earnings

ScottishMummy · 16/06/2008 15:04

why dont you stick a brush up your husband's jacksie and he can brush the floor as he walks subserviently behind you

brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:05

Wish I was a subservient lingerie wearer.
I just chuck a bit of Ecover cleaner in the toilet occasionally - the smell fills the house very quickly and gives the impression that its clean.

brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:06

Scottishmummy - hahahaha

ScottishMummy · 16/06/2008 15:08

subservient lingerie?whats that then a bra with no hold up, knickers that do what they are told,meek & demure tights

brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:12

I'm actually going to wee my pants if you don't stop SM, and thats not a good example to set for DD. I'll def need a cleaner then.

spiderbabymum · 16/06/2008 15:15

oh fgs leave the poor woman alone .

if you wnat a cleaner then i really dont see why not . Even if it means dp doing extra work .

I have one son and i work only two mornings a week ...... And i have seriously constdered getting a cleaner .................my partner works away mon-fri .

i seem to spend All my time tidying . after a year I am so sick of it...............
its eating into the quality time i feel i should be having with my ds ....

and theres a long list of paperwork/educational stuff i never get around to . and I mean never .

basically i feel i need either an extra day in nursery..... or a cleaner.....and the latter would be a lot cheaper .

and cappucino....I cant believe in the same post you can criticise someone for wanting a cleaner ...And admit you has CFS....and "cant do everything".

ScottishMummy · 16/06/2008 15:15

ah so you have a subservient bladder sheesh the burds on MN nae feisty pasta wielding husband tormenting dominatrixes,

just lily livered inadequate subservient lingerie wearing wimps (well thats me covered anyhoo)

Cappuccino · 16/06/2008 15:21

spiderbabymum you are so completely out of order

I don't know if you have ever had M.E. but I wouldn't even wish it on johnso

yes I am thinking of getting a cleaner. I work part-time, I have ME, I have a child who is not at school yet

johnso has kids in school and doesn't work and she's not ill as far as I can tell

if she wants a cleaner then fine she should go out and earn money for it not sit at home being a 'housewife' (though what that means when she has no kids at home during the day and does no housework I don't know) and expect her dh to stump up for it

but to suggest that I am hypocritical when I am chronically ill, looking after preschool children and working is just a bit bloody rich imo

brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:22

spiderbaby, I think johnso can fend for herself, she seems likes shes a woman who gets what she wants - nothing wrong with that..

HunnyMonster · 16/06/2008 15:36

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brightongirldownunder · 16/06/2008 15:41

Actually spiderbaby just reread your post - bit harsh on capp really.

unfitmother · 16/06/2008 15:45

How can you claim to be a 'housewife' if you can't be arsed to clean it?

kayzisexpecting · 16/06/2008 15:47

If you want a cleaner get one. I don't really care but don't post on MN if you don't like people disagreeing with you. Its simple.