I'm such a freak about cleanliness, I would even wash people that came to my house... if they would let me. ush:
I'm such a freak about cleanliness, I would even wash people that came to my house... if they would let me. ush:
Ah, but that is assuming one has enough space to dedicate solely to children's play. Here in San Francisco, that simply doesn't exist (unless you are a multimillionaire, which we are not). We have one living room....no family room and no play room. So our living room is where we entertain and also where we, well, live and play as a family. My kids are required to pick up their own toys, but not until the end of the day (any earlier would be pointless since they'd mess things right up again)....so if someone were to pop by at mid-day, they'd see toys all over the floor. :shame:just because you have kiddies that doesn't mean your house is or has to be unclean. give them a play area that is not where company would visit. also teach them to pick up after themselves after playing or playing with a specific toy before getting another. i have three children 29, 24, and 13. and i don't play. i believe in old school ways teach them while their young and if they turn out to be slobs it won't be because of you
just because you have kiddies that doesn't mean your house is or has to be unclean. give them a play area that is not where company would visit. also teach them to pick up after themselves after playing or playing with a specific toy before getting another. i have three children 29, 24, and 13. and i don't play. i believe in old school ways teach them while their young and if they turn out to be slobs it won't be because of you
Ha! ITA and I'm the same way!Yes, my house is clean enough. However, I don't "do" drop-by visitors. I think it's extremely INCONSIDERATE to assume you can just show up to someones home and expect them to have time for you! I do not open the door unless I know someone is coming over. That goes for neighbors and family. I have told them all to not expect me to open the door unless I know they are coming.