My mother was a slave to her routines. When I had five children at home I had to be pretty organised. Now I am retired the only routine I have is set around my activities. Choir practices, U3A, bowling, exercise class and aqua-aerobics all have their set times. Socialising with family and friends, gardening, walking, reading, knitting and some tv watching is my next priority, and I eat when I am hungry, regardless of the time.
Clothes and bedding are washed when the basket is .full, and shopping and housework fit in around everything else, as required. My house is reasonably clean and tidy, and that suits me just fine. Doing something interesting is much more fun than doing chores.
