Well, I’m still here, aren’t I?
How did the agency find out about my helper’s 2 handphones? Well, one of the other maids got caught so everyone on her handphone list got called in after they drilled her for information. It turns out my helper was so involved yet I couldn’t believe it and kept telling the agent that it must’ve been a mistake. I kept telling them she was quite honest, although slow and not focused. But boy, was I wrong! I’m never going to trust again! Just so you know, she was a University graduate so I really shouldn’t have underestimated her. Anyway, good riddance to bad rubbish.
The house is one big mess but I’ve managed to feed everyone everyday. We’re on Day Five now sans help. I haven’t lost it yet. I am tired but it’s OK. It’s not forever. And the feeling is so much better because at least, I know we’re drinking clean water, eating clean food, wearing clean clothes and doing things correctly.
Tee has been absolutely wonderful. She is instinctively helpful, folding her clothes, entertaining T2 whenever the need arises, showers herself completely, keeps her things away, and generally helps wherever she can. Such a gem. She is truly special. Shockingly so.
I took her for a haircut today because we no longer have a helper to dry her long hair for her. Especially at school after swimming because the monkey just cannot manage drying her long hair properly before entering an air-conditioned classroom. So we chopped it all off. She still looks cute. I’ll post pictures later because I haven’t yet downloaded them.
So…..with or without help better? For me, definitely without help. My friends abroad all tell me that the entire Western world does it and so can I. So I shall. And I will.
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Yes, you can do it, Patsy! I can manage since God knows how long, though at the beginning, I was throwing a lot of tantrum and complaining non-stop like a broken record all day. Now I just let things be….so long as the things that need to be done gets done, the rest….close one eye lor….
agree with you. life without helper is so much better; stress free and more privacy. 🙂
Bravo!!! Sometimes we don’t know how much inner strength we have until we are forced to use it!
All the best in dealing with everything. It may seem overwhelming at first but you’ll get the hang of it.
Actually, I’ve been doing since.. I got married! No maid, yes, before marriage, my mom had maids..HAHHAHAHAHAAHAH. We both can’t stand the thought of having a total stranger living with us.
So.. not only the western world..even in Malaysia, boleh!
Yay Patsy & Well Done!! I’m sure with time it’ll be easier.
I think ur maid agency is really responsible to let u know b4 somethg really bad happens.
Think Martha Stewart ! Think Bree ! Can do la.
there must be a way yah..haha…afterall, all western mums manage all by themselves. i miss have missed out, yur maid balik liao?
just read your story just now. u can do it, Patsy!
so sorry abt ur maid thingy and it was scary reading abt it. like u said, thank goodness u all were never in any harm although her work is crap. we are all superwomen, when put under tremendous pressure, we will somehow work it out well. if ur family ever offer to help out, grab it!!!
take care!
U go girl!