How to Tidy Up Your Home with Kids in 40 Fun Steps

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Cleaning your house with little ones around can be quite the adventure! Here’s a lighthearted guide to help you manage the chaos:

1. Begin by sorting through one of those overflowing laundry baskets.
2. Create a stack of clothes for each family member.
3. Enjoy the sight of your toddler putting the empty basket over their head, racing around like a little ghost.
4. Try to retrieve the basket without triggering a meltdown.
5. Wait patiently for the toddler to calm down.
6. Offer a little bribe (a cookie, maybe?).
7. Gather all the dirty clothes and toss them into the basket.
8. Be surprised at the bizarre places you discover kids’ underwear hiding.
9. Return to find the baby has knocked over all the neatly stacked clothes.
10. Watch as your toddler turns underwear into a hat.
11. Feel a bit squeamish as your toddler finds another “hat” for the baby.
12. Say a little prayer that both pairs are clean.
13. Resolve to “accidentally” dispose of the dirty clothes.
14. Shift your focus to cleaning the floors.
15. Clear a patch of carpet to vacuum.
16. Try to stay calm as your toddler insists on playing with every toy you attempt to put away.
17. Bribe the toddler again.
18. Turn the vacuum on.
19. Wait for the toddler to stop screaming.
20. Shout at the dogs for barking.
21. Comfort the baby.
22. Abandon the vacuuming mission.
23. Move to the kitchen instead.
24. Start loading the dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
25. Spot the baby attempting to climb inside the dishwasher.
26. Relocate the baby.
27. Tell the toddler that the dishwasher isn’t a toy.
28. Watch as the baby picks up some mystery object from the floor.
29. Explain to the toddler that the dishwasher is not a ride either.
30. Snatch the mystery item from the baby before it reaches their mouth.
31. Decide to clean the kitchen floor instead.
32. Assure the toddler that they can help, but it’ll go much faster if you do it solo.
33. Wait for the toddler’s tantrum to pass.
34. Spend 30 minutes showing your toddler how to properly hold a broom.
35. Dedicate another 30 minutes teaching them to use the broom with a dustpan.
36. Sweep the kitchen with your toddler at a snail’s pace.
37. Praise your little helper for their efforts.
38. Watch as they excitedly wave the dustpan, spilling everything back onto the floor.
39. Toss a towel over the remaining mess and call it a day.
40. Finally, pour yourself a glass of wine.

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In summary, cleaning with kids can be a hilarious and chaotic experience. From finding hidden underwear to toddler tantrums, it’s all part of the fun! Embrace the mess, and don’t forget to reward yourself at the end of the day.