Instead of an activity today. My boys and I cleaned. I enlisted my little heroes (who were dressed the part in honor of a true hero, Jacob Hall), and had them help and save me from my never ending chores. That became our fun activity of the day.
I knew they'd be pretty decent helpers, considering they are always pulling the brooms and Swiffer out of the kitchen closet. But I was not expecting them to enjoy themselves as much as they did. And my chores were actually more fun with their giggles and little hands involved. Everything also took twice as long, but since they weren't making a mess, fighting, or being sneaky while I was cleaning it was totally worth taking the extra time.
Cleaning time is officially mommy and kids time. I did have to go behind them and help them some, but for the most part, they were a proud and independent little ninja turtle and batman. While my boys aren't quite ready to save the city, they did an awesome job of saving mommy today!
I put together a list of chores for tots, specifically 2-4-year-olds. My sons helped me do all of these today:
1. Putting clothes in the dryer
2. Taking clothes out the dryer
3. Holding the dustpan
4. Putting dishes in the dishwasher
5. Wiping the tables and chairs
6. Throwing things away.
7. Cleaning up floor with a towel (with one of the floor towels they cleaned up the water they splashed on the bathroom floor at bathtime)
8. Picking up toys
9. Dusting
10. Wiping window sills
11. Putting clothes up- one. at. a. time
12. Putting up shoes
13. Wiping bottom cupboards
14. Putting clothes in the washer
15. Helping unload the dishwasher
Please note: I didn't use any of our cleaners. They used soapy or dry rags when they had to wipe something.
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