I’ve got some essential life lessons to share, starting with this: don’t be a jerk. This means learning to share, showing kindness, working hard, and a lot more. But looking around our house, it seems I might have overlooked a crucial point that fits right under the “don’t be a jerk” category—please put your things where they belong!
If you need a little guidance, let’s break it down. All that stuff scattered around? Believe it or not, everything has a home. Let’s review a few key spots:
The Trash Can
I’m starting to feel like a fisherman, pulling out crushed Go-Gurt wrappers from the couch. Seriously, our living room looks like a granola bar exploded! The plastic wrappers from string cheese, juice boxes, balls of tape, and other random debris you drag in from outside belong in the rectangular plastic bin in our kitchen, which we kindly call “the trash.”
The Dishwasher
You might think dirty dishes magically return to the cabinet clean, but spoiler alert: that magic is me! I’m exhausted from gathering your abandoned bowls and spoons. Instead, just pop your dirty dishes into the dishwasher. Open the door, slide out the rack, place the dish inside, and close it. Simple! I know you can handle this; I’ve seen you conquer complex video games.
The Hamper
I know my taste in home decor might not match yours, but that tall bin in the laundry room and the smaller ones in each bedroom aren’t just for looks. They’re meant for your dirty clothes! I don’t want to find them on the bathroom floor or scattered around the house. They belong in the hamper, plain and simple.
The Closet
I understand you might need your shoes for a quick getaway when a friend visits, but it only takes a moment to put them back where they belong. You’ll save time searching for them later instead of wasting precious minutes looking for them all over the house.
The Toy Box
You know how organized grocery store shelves are? That’s because chaos doesn’t work! Just like your room looks like a tornado hit it when toys aren’t returned to their home—the toy box. Remember that box made just for your toys? Yeah, that’s where they go!
The Toilet
And while we’re talking about proper disposal, let’s discuss the restroom. Please aim for the toilet. Also, boogers belong in tissues, not on walls or your fingers. That’s why I keep tissues stocked—you know, to keep things tidy!
By reminding you where everything goes, I hope to create a cleaner, happier home—one that doesn’t reduce me to tears over my nonexistent housekeeper. You can help me out with that, right? Because remember, not being a jerk starts with being kind to your mom.
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In summary, it’s vital to put your things away in their designated places. A little effort goes a long way in keeping our home organized and pleasant for everyone!