Hey Girl- that was me, cleaning my teenage sons room for years…it made me happy and, yes, saved us fighting over laundry and dishes..so many people told me to stop, let him clean up after himself, but I chose to keep my own sanity and a clean house, and kept with my plan. Today, living on his own, Jack is fastidious about his apartment, cleans it daily and likes to have a nice organized home…I’m pretty sure I can take credit for that…and he still calls me to talk things out…win. Win!
I had a mom who would sometimes sneak into my apartment in college(!) and tidy up while I was in class. while some people would be horrified at this, as an ADD survivor😉 I appreciated it so so much.
I love that you considered another way and it's working for both of you ❤️
I’m glad I am not the only mom cleaning up after my kid(s). Can we make a support group in the future if this backfires?! Haha I used the “lead by example” mindset. I’m hoping my youngest learns to wash dishes, keep tidy, vacuum and make beds by observing me do these things obsessively.
Spoiler: it miraculously worked with my oldest two kids, the oldest who…gasp… will be 29 on Friday! Sorry if that made you feel older. Aren’t we only 35? Oh wait that’s Taylor swift who I also only recently learned was actually born I 1989.
Hey Girl- that was me, cleaning my teenage sons room for years…it made me happy and, yes, saved us fighting over laundry and dishes..so many people told me to stop, let him clean up after himself, but I chose to keep my own sanity and a clean house, and kept with my plan. Today, living on his own, Jack is fastidious about his apartment, cleans it daily and likes to have a nice organized home…I’m pretty sure I can take credit for that…and he still calls me to talk things out…win. Win!
When I read: “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” I wondered if you now mess up the house together 😂
I had a mom who would sometimes sneak into my apartment in college(!) and tidy up while I was in class. while some people would be horrified at this, as an ADD survivor😉 I appreciated it so so much.
I love that you considered another way and it's working for both of you ❤️
I’m glad I am not the only mom cleaning up after my kid(s). Can we make a support group in the future if this backfires?! Haha I used the “lead by example” mindset. I’m hoping my youngest learns to wash dishes, keep tidy, vacuum and make beds by observing me do these things obsessively.
Spoiler: it miraculously worked with my oldest two kids, the oldest who…gasp… will be 29 on Friday! Sorry if that made you feel older. Aren’t we only 35? Oh wait that’s Taylor swift who I also only recently learned was actually born I 1989.
Have a fabulous week!!
You were THE Winnie the Pooh? Oh, bother.
Can we get a video of your best Pooh impression?