What I Did Today

I was going to post about all of the things I accomplished today. The rooms I cleaned, the laundry I did, the kids I bathed, etc. I was very proud of myself. Until I realized that the most important thing I'd done all day wasn't all the things I cleaned, but all the things that Ethan cleaned.

Yes. I said Ethan cleaned. I was in a "need to clean" state of mind, and Edward was napping well, but I realized that a bored or mischievous Ethan could be a stumbling block. One that trips me up many a well-intentioned day. So I knew I needed a better plan.

I'm not sure I can remember how I did it, but I got Ethan excited about cleaning with me. He helped pick up and vacuum the living room. He cleaned up his room with only minimal direction from me. He wiped down the kitchen chairs. He even "swept" and "mopped" the kitchen!

All that I managed to accomplish around the house today pales in comparison to what I was able to accomplish with my son. I couldn't be happier.

For some great advice on teaching your kids to work with you, see Lara's series of articles. I am truly amazed by what she has accomplished with her children.