Ah, I love it that I can get a guys point of view here as when I write it down/ or say it I sound like a nagging wife but when you surmise it, it sounds so much better. Thank you TwinDad, the burden I was feeling has just melted a little.
Do you have any suggestions on how I can try and get him a little enthusiastic about helping get the house ready for sale - or am I being a bit over-hopeful/ unrealistic. I know he will just try and get us to pay for someone to come in. Basically is there a way of presenting house chores in an exciting way?! :-)