I know what u mean. We've got a helper that's comes once a week to clean up. As we're working on the weekdays, only on Sat or Sun she comes by.

Amy knows her way around the house that I never needed to fuss over her unless there's something specific I wanted her to do. She's been with us for almost 5 years. I do increase her pay occasionally. She was the best help when we moved from a house to a condo.

To show our gratitude,we have many of our things that we couldn't carry along to us. And mind you,alot of good household items, clothes, bags to name a few.

Nowadays we just leave her to do the chores & we'll be out of her way. Gratitude also comes with trust, that's what I feel.