Operation Clean House
Wednesday, January 6th, 2016From Wednesday Mom – Janelle:
We returned home from Pennsylvania a few days ago. It was immediately apparent that our home needed some TLC. In our rush to pack for our trip north, we had left the house a total mess two weeks ago. So, the boys and I started the New Year by cleaning, cleaning, and more cleaning.
We started by taking down all the Christmas decorations. Jack and Tate even contributed. They were sad to see the season come to an end, but excited for more space to play with their new toys. I put the boys to work, and somehow we had fun dusting, scrubbing, vacuuming, laundering, and organizing. I played upbeat music to keep us motivated, and the boys enjoyed being a part of the team. After several hours, the house is by no means spotless, but far better than the way we left it.
My husband warned me that we would regret leaving the house a mess. I have to admit he was right. But, I made the best of the extra day off from school and the free labor of my helpful children. Either way, it’s nice to have a clean house to start off the New Year.