I get tired of having a messy house, but today I had enough. My kids are almost 10, almost 6 and almost 5. They are plenty old enough to be able to help.
I think with my health problems I have gotten lax with making them help. I am constantly asking them to pick up things.
For the last week all I have heard is I didn't do it or someone else was blamed. I think I have magic mess making elves at my house. This afternoon after asking for about 3 hours of help, I had a meltdown.
Every single toy in the house got taken away for a month. I know it sounds harsh but I have had enough of no one picking up. I am hoping they will listen about cleaning up after themselves.
I took every single thing they like away and locked it in closets. If they want anything to read or color they have to come and get it. If it doesn't get put away when they are done, they don't get to do it.
They were in shock. Hopefully they will think about taking care of their things from now on. I do have a clean house tonight though.
