[brothe2000]

We have a 2 month old and it's not. It takes discipline to focus on what you NEED to get done versus what you WANT to do.

I would recommend a checklist of things (like mowing the lawn and cleaning) and figuring out how long those things take and then start to schedule when you can do them. Apply project management to your home.

The good thing is that you can buy yourself time. For example, pay a neighbor kid to mow the lawn. 1 hour of time saved for $20 - $30. Pick up dinner versus making it.

If cleaning the dishes is a hassle, switch to paper plates for a week to buy yourself some time to get other tasks done.

Established schedules and routines will give you some structure to get that time back.

Keep in mind that if the house is a mess, the lawn isn't mowed, and the dishes are piling up, it will add to the anxiety of life getting away from you so try to take an extra minute to complete a task (get the mail, sort it, and put bills in an area to pay later all in one motion versus piling it up to go through later).

The good thing is that you have a spouse to help share in the duties.

I can't imagine how tough it is for a single parent.