Relatively Minor
Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor.
Turning the Tables: A Clever Cleaning Plan for the New Year
I fired the maid at the end of December, just before the ball dropped into 2025. She was not meeting my expectations. She consistently overlooked areas while cleaning, leaving a layer of dust that was hard to ignore. I was so concerned about the grime accumulating on the stove top that I hesitated to light the gas burner when preparing a soup pot for dinner. The idea of igniting and then being launched to the moon with my diced potatoes and hamburger was overwhelming.
Her vacuuming skills were, let’s say, not entirely up to par. Weekly, the accumulating dog hair on the carpet became so much that it resembled a small dog, causing even the dust bunnies to steer clear of the room. Our bathrooms were a whole other story. One boasted a toilet ring outshining Saturn, while the other made showering a game of “What’s Behind the Curtain?”’ However, I declined the opportunity to be the first contestant, instead throwing in the towel.
But here’s the twist — I didn’t actually fire the maid. Despite my self-proclaimed title of a domestic goddess, I often find myself lagging behind on housework. However, I’m not one to dwell on my shortcomings. Instead, I’ve come up with a plan for the new year. And as fate would have it, my spouse is set to retire towards the end of the month.
Little does he know that my brilliant new plan is to have him take over the cleaning chores! After all, who better to channel their retirement energy into scrubbing floors and dusting shelves than him? It’s funny how things work out. We’re both eagerly counting down the days. My spouse will finally be free from the work grind, and I’ll have a cleaner, more organized house. It’s a win-win situation!
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