Saturday, May 23, 2009

MY Housecleaners!

I came home from the gym today, and Colin had the kids totally clean their rooms and the upstairs. I then told them that since they did such a good job upstairs that they would get a candy reward for helping clean the Downstairs... Noah did a great job, and the girls to a lesser extent.. Which makes me grateful that although I would love housecleaners, the very fact that I can't afford them right now, is forcing me to teach my young children how to clean the house... They are learning valuable life skills that I would be too overwhelmed to teach, if it was not a necessity at this point. I guess that my kids will be our housecleaners- just like Colin was in his family growing up, and the way we were in our house growing up. 

10 comments:

Chiara said...

Oh please...Colin never cleaned at his house. His mom did everything for those boys!! ;)-

slymer said...

That explains A LOT!!!

Chiara said...

hahaha - I knew it would!! :)

Anonymous said...

I am deeply offended and hurt by this conversation! While I do admit that I have a wonderful mother, she did not do everything for me and Chris. And, I would like to know WHAT this explains?...on second thought, please do not answer that question publicly.

TulsaT said...

I think it is great that you are having to teach your kids responsibility. I think kids need that and they need to learn these skills. Good job to both of you.

Kristie said...

HaHa!! Love it! Karen did do tons for those boys...fortunately for me I've trained Chris well:)

Chiara said...

hahah - Oh Colin...you know I love you!!

slymer said...

Okay- the best part is that Colin's mom agree with you Chiara!! She just couldn't comment because her internet is too slow at the Lake House.. Which would be a great place to host a Sunset ward reunion...

Chiara said...

Of course Karen agrees with me....because I'm right! ;)-

I would give my right arm to have a little reunion....

Hansen Family said...

It is good for kids to learn that. then they will always be able to tke care of themselves. I have been doing dishes since I was old enough to put a chair in front of the sink.