If I could travel back in time and give my newly married, expecting a baby self a few tips, this would be one of them:
One load a day keeps the chaos at bay.
One load of laundry, one load of dishes —start to finish— will help to keep the household chaos at bay.
Notice I said “at bay” and not “away.” You’ll need more routines in place than just dishes and laundry for a well-run home, but it’s certainly a place to start.
Start this routine early in your marriage or motherhood and as your family grows it will be much easier to add extra loads as needed. One load a day might not be enough in every season of your life (it’s not in my current season), but it’s a great foundation.
