I loved my spotless house for the past 4 days...


as much as I love it when it toys clutter it from corner to corner...

Yesterday was the first day the boys were back with me after their amazing long weekend bonding with their Dad up in the UP of Michigan. They had a blast up there, and I knew they would (even though my anxiety was running on hyper drive the entire time they were gone). The house was SO QUIET, and yes so clean, but for the most part it was quiet and a bit lonely. It reminded me of all those years I lived alone, and some how managed to fill my time with endless hours of wasted moments - seriously, what the HECK did I do with all those years?!


I decided I would follow my kids around for the day and capture a few of my favorite moments. I haven't done it in forever, so felt they would oblige without too much push back.


A couple notes:

  • All toys of more than 5 pieces, MUST be properly dumped out on the floor before proceeding to play with them.
  • Color sorting is just another form of getting kids to help clean up
  • The adult game "blokus" is a solid 30 mins of fun, even when you're not playing the game
  • K'nex are pretty cool (yes, he did play with them the entire day... and still today)
  • You Tube can teach you anything
  • I've saved SO MUCH money after learning to cut my kids hair (and not just a buzz cut)
  • Get an indoor trampoline, you won't be disappointed
  • Learning my two year old can click his tongue was the best 5 mins of the day!
  • The face of a little boy sneaking Twizzlers is priceless
  • ALWAYS take photos of your kiddos on the potty (they'll thank you later, right?)
  • Running around the house in circles is not just a winter activity
  • A gentle reminder to not draw on the table, only on the paper, is always welcome
Child playing with wooden Lincoln Logs scattered on carpeted floor near storage bins.
Young child sits on carpet playing with wooden building blocks near white storage cubes.
Two children playing together with toys on a carpeted floor in black and white.
Two children playing a board game while kneeling on beige carpet.
Family members playing with toys together on carpeted floor near storage units.
Two children engaged in playing a colorful board game on carpet.
Child sitting on carpet playing with colorful puzzle pieces near white storage cubes.
A child sits on a carpet playing with colorful puzzle pieces scattered on the floor.
A young child in a red tank top plays with toys while showing pure joy.
A child in a red striped tank top concentrates while playing with toys on a dark surface.
A child wearing a red tank top with grey pocket holds up small toys indoors.
Two people sit on patio furniture outdoors next to potted plants and a white house exterior.
A child stands outside on a patio near potted plants wearing a red sleeveless shirt.
A child stands outside wearing a blue and white striped tank top with plants in the background.
A child in a red tank top smiles while standing outside near tropical plants.