Well, not exactly. But the other day when Lexie & Izzie gleefully asked me, "Mom, can we do the dishes?" my heart swelled with joy as they saw a need, and perhaps some fun to be had splashing in the water.
They washed the dishes only the way 3 and 4 year olds know how (see below how the sippy cups went in to the DW!)
So I sat here on my computer and I whistled with JOY wishing this kind of request would NEVER end...even though I know that's a total pipe dream. But whether it's to set the table, help mix the cookie batter, dip chocolate covered pretzels, roll up pigs in a blanket, or clean up the big mess, they are always wanting to have a part in the kitchen. That was Monday. And Monday night my kitchen was sparkly clean thanks to my girls who got it all started.
I sit here today, 'the day after' at this utterly disgusting mess before me...not yet able to bring myself to clean it up. We had the missionaries over for dinner Tuesday night and amidst the running to and fro that takes place here daily, I managed
to make a yummy meal topped off with apple crisp bliss. Well, actually, since I don't cook masterpieces for my family on a daily basis, {truth be told}, my whole day revolved around preparing a bang-up meal for our wonderful missionaries. I have had this nasty cold since the weekend and it kicked my fanny last night, so after they left, there sat the mess as I plopped my tired self down in front of the TV to watch my new favorite...The Mentalist. It was bedtime for the kids, and so I told them I'd clean up (ha!)
I'm so thankful for these sweet little moments that make me {LOVE} my responsibility and calling as 'dear mother' and for my sweet girls that performed a simple act of service without even viewing it as such or knowing how it would make my day. And now because of that moment and sweet, heart-swelling request, I can put on a happy face and go tackle this insane mess before it attacks us!
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I love those little helpers at my house too. Your girls even got the lids back to the correct sippy's! They have potential, my dear. Around here my kids help me clean the house every Saturday. No chore chart or assigned tasks (it is ME, after all) but just a couple of hours of cinderella work. You know, washing the windows, vacuuming, wiping down cupboards and drawers and doors (only fair since it is their smudgey fingers leaving the marks) and any other little task I can find them. By the end, the house is "clean". For about an hour.
Your girls are so sweet! My kids have been into mopping lately. Nice with all the tile here! But since my house is so smelly today (see my blog) they are simply threatening to sleep outside in the backyard and wont do a darned thing!
How cute! You are so-ooo lucky to have girls! We have all boys! They are fun too :)
what sweet girls you have...the problem is-you train them and then their lives get so busy that they don't have time to help!!!
I LOVE that you posted a picture of your messy kitchen. It's proof that you aren't actually superwoman and maybe possess some human qualities lol You just do everything and I look up to you so much that it's nice to know that you let things slide a little bit and can sit down for a little TV time! And your girls are little angels they're so cute!
What a nice way to take a simple act and show the ripple effect. I love it. What cute pics of your helpers and the dish covered kitchen is all too relatable! I hope you're feeling better.
Sweethearts! Izzie is looking so grown up. Its so great when they want to help. Mattie loves to help with laundry, and this morning she asked if she could lean the bathroom! I told her to knock herself!
I soooo try to love Carson's enthusiasm to clean... even though it makes more work for me. You gotta love their spirits!
I remember Jennifer and I standing on chairs doing the dishes just like your girls. What a sweet post. :)
I wish I had a couple of little helpers closer!
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