I have dusted all three levels, cleaned the basement bathroom, swept and mopped the laminate floor in the basement, cleaned the kitchen, and cleaned the microwave. Tomorrow my plan is to vacuum, clean the bird cage, and give Kashi a bath. Everything is getting a once over so that my best friend does not have to avert her eyes from the less-than-cleanly environment of my home. I am cleaning to let her know that I am thankful she is still visiting despite the change in plans and no longer needing her to sit with my babies. Lately, I have been too tired do much cleaning for myself.

I have much practice in averting my eyes...