- Begin by rummaging through one of the many overflowing laundry baskets.
- Create a clothing pile for each family member.
- Enjoy the sight of your little one, Max, wearing the empty basket as a makeshift ghost costume while running through the living room.
- Try to reclaim the laundry basket from Max, all while dodging a potential meltdown.
- Give Max a moment to calm down.
- Use a small treat as a bribe.
- Gather all the dirty clothes and toss them into the basket.
- Be amazed at the peculiar spots you uncover pairs of kids’ underwear.
- Return to find your baby, Lily, has scattered the clothes piles everywhere.
- Watch as Max decides to wear underwear as a trendy hat.
- Wince as he finds another “hat” for Lily.
- Say a quick prayer that both hats are fresh.
- Make a mental note to “accidentally” toss out the dirty clothes later.
- Shift your focus to tidying up the floor.
- Clear a small area of carpet to make way for the vacuum.
- Struggle to remain patient as Max insists on playing with every toy you attempt to stow away.
- Bribe Max again.
- Power on the vacuum.
- Brace yourself for Max’s shocked scream.
- Shout at the dogs to quiet down.
- Comfort Lily.
- Abandon the vacuuming mission.
- Head to the kitchen.
- Start loading the dirty dishes into the dishwasher.
- Notice Lily attempting to climb into the dishwasher.
- Gently move her back to safety.
- Explain to Max that the dishwasher isn’t a toy.
- Observe Lily picking up a mysterious object from the floor.
- Reinforce to Max that the dishwasher isn’t a ride either.
- Snatch the mystery item from Lily before it goes in her mouth.
- Decide to clean the kitchen floor instead.
- Tell Max that while you’d love his help, it might go faster if you handle it solo.
- Wait patiently for Max’s brief tantrum to pass.
- Spend a solid 30 minutes teaching Max how to properly hold a broom.
- Invest another 30 minutes in showing him how to use the broom and dustpan.
- Sweep the kitchen with Max moving at a snail’s pace.
- Praise Max for being your wonderful little helper.
- Watch in disbelief as he joyfully waves the dustpan, sending all the collected debris back to the floor.
- Toss a towel over the remaining mess and call it a day.
- Treat yourself to a glass of wine to unwind.
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In summary, cleaning your house with kids can be a hilarious adventure filled with unexpected moments. Embrace the chaos, and remember that some days, you just have to settle for progress over perfection!