Clean, clean, clean!

Well today we're cleaning in preparation for the social worker's visit. A little background on that statement is that on August 7 this year, just over two weeks ago, a worker from child services rang my doorbell. She said there had been a complaint made about Ben and I. She looked at our house and said it was not up to standards. She gave me a choice. Either I could find someone to take my children for a few days until the house was ready for inspection or the children would be taken into custody. Our friends the Postmans took our children from Aug 7 at noon until Aug 11 at noon. Ben came home from work immediately and we started to clean. Just a few hours later our friends, Rebecca and Naomi came to our door. They were our godsend. They decluttered like pros. And if not for them It would have taken Ben and I days to get the house ready. So on Monday Aug 11 the social worker came and inspected and said the kids could come back. Now two weeks later She is coming to check up on us and tell us that the file is closed. So today I am cleaning so that she has nothing to complain about.
After this I will be preparing for a tupperware party on Wednesday. I have a new recipe to try: fruit salsa. So tonight I will be delivering invites.
Starting on Sep 1 I am hoping to work on household routines and menu plans.
Gotta go clean, clean, clean.

Virginia