Wake Up Call

This morning I felt inclined to wake my two oldest sleeping beauties with the help of my sons and their cousin. We ambushed them in the playroom with a few very sweet "good mornings". I then proceeded to let them know I was not pleased about the playroom and basement not receiving any attention yesterday. I ask that our girls take ten minutes each day and simply straighten things up, and maybe put toys away. Obviously they both forgot about that little desire of mine and both rooms are headed for disaster. Now if I hadn't just helped them clean the basement, which took an entire afternoon, it might not mean as much to me. I will help them if they can manage to keep it up themselves for a while. Also, I know the boys and Addy are playing down there as well, so it is only fair that I help a little. When the basement is left until it looks like a bomb went off and there are scientific molds being grown in the cups the girls leave downstairs, that is when I start to have a bit of a melt down. I also hate having to waste a perfectly fine day with CLEANING! I do enough cleaning on a regular basis. I like to play with my kiddos and leave the house occasionally. As I write, there is a buzz of activity going on around me to get the basement back up to par! I have faith in my girls, they can get things done!