hahahaha funny!!! there is not enough time in the day, but as mothers we MUST multitask, i know for me it's probably a little easier because my children are a little older than yours (15, 11, 8)and they are able to help out a lot around the house, each are assigned rooms to clean (living room, kitchen, dining rooms, etc..) and with their help BOY that really helps me out alot to do dinner or focus on bigger jobs around the house. In your case maybe the hiring outside may benefit you, if it's in your budget?? If not then, usually weekends will have to do, or a few hours every day or other day, to keep on top of it. BUT IT IS A NEVER ENDING JOB, sorry!! =(  good luck =)

Well, my son is 15m and I work full time too..After he eats his dinner, I may do the dishes while he plays. He seems to have new energy after eating . On the weekends when he naps, I will mop the floors. I try not to let the house get too messy so I don't have that much to do. How bout getting your 2 yr old in on the cleaning? Make it a game  .  That may work.  Good luck

Well, I'm still learning how to balance it all, but I have found two things that help me.

1. A weekly schedule to help you keep on top of certain tasks. For instance, I like to clean my shower on Sunday nights. I wash my sheets on Fridays. And so on. The things that must get done on a weekly basis but are easy to forget about or get behind on should be on this list. There are daily things too. I've been trying to make a new habit for myself of doing one load of laundry every day. My grandmother has done this for years and swears by it. You'll have really small loads sometimes, but that just means less to put away! (Hopefully your washer has adjustable water levels so you don't waste water.)

2. When possible, find good shortcuts. Use the pre-moistened, disposable wipes to wipe down the bathroom counters. Bonus points for the disinfecting kind. Use those toilet cleaners that release cleaner when you flush. Swiffers are definitely faster than a mop and bucket for cleaning floors. Those Mr. Clean wall cleaners work wonders. And one of my favorite recent finds: Scrubbing Bubbles Action Scrubber. It is seriously easy, cleans REALLY well, and is the least messy option I have ever found for cleaning showers and tubs. I do it when I get out of the shower and it takes all of two minutes. And no, I am not affiliated with the company, I genuinely like this product! The more shortcuts you find that really work for you, the better.

I think just having a regular routine is the best thing. You're not trying to do everyhing at once that way and it doesn't get as overwhelming. And yes, hiring a cleaner is great, but if you can't afford to have them come in at least once a month (preferably more than that), you're not solving your problem.