Friday, October 23, 2009

The Horrible Dishes


The truth is that doing dishes WITHOUT a dishwasher is the bane of my existence. The horrible pain of standing there for an hour while touching slime and food crust on dishes (because some members of the household don't believe in rinsing after using) just makes my OCD go on red alert. Gag reflexes get a workout and the counter usually ends up covered in drying dishes for the next 12 hours while they dry.
Don't get me wrong, I am SO grateful for the roof I have over my family's head. I couldn't be more thrilled that I am not forced to live in any one's basement. I just would like a little technology to give me hand in my housework. Thankfully I do have a husband who will do a load if I ask REALLY sweetly ; )
And yes, I do look exactly like that while doing the dishes. Pearls and all.