Today’s Mood: cranky with a touch of psycho
I think I understand what little orphan Annie meant when she lamented that tomorrow is always a day away. This journey just never ends and I wonder whether the sun ever does actually come out (figurat...
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It really is about letting go of the need to have a spotless house and asking the small terrorists to step up. As some will know from previous posts, my kids have been doing chores for some time and while the real housework (vacuuming, etc) wasn't expected when they were little, things like unloading the dishwasher and taking out the rubbish started around about 5 or 6. And they're almost always called back to clean up their messes. I won't say it's always easy - Miss 12 likes to delay housework as long as possible in the hope that it will disappear (I know that feeling) - vacuuming 2 rooms happened at 8pm yesterday after having most of the weekend to do it! Just don't expect it to be to your standard. And love them as I do, it's a pleasant surprise when other people tell me what lovely kids they are - apparently polite, sociable and smiling.