inspections are coming

It's getting harder to post regularly here, given the changing nature of our young ones. AND tomorrow starts the Housing Authority of Menomonie's annual building inspections, wherein tenants are required to keep and maintain a spotless house until they're over. All of us in subsidized housing are supposed to make our houses sparkle! Here is a short list of some of their housekeeping rules (would your house pass?):
clean refrigerator (even the hinges, even the outside and top, even the door and drawers)
clean oven and stovetop, including replace pans under burners
clean under fridge and oven
entry ways clear
no electrical extension cords
no holes in walls, other damage
dishes clean and put away
no cobwebs in basement
nothing stored on the floor of basement
no food sitting out
walls clean (kitchen)
floors clean
wash windows inside and out
And other things in our lease, like mowed grass and no weeds 6 inches or higher.

Did I mention that subsidzed housing is used by a lot of one-parent families who must work or go to school?

Plus, mom and dad will be here this week. Wish us happy, peaceful thoughts. At least the house will be clean.