Domestic Diaries

My housekeeping leaves much to be desired. So don't get any ideas from this entry.

For months I've considered trying some natural (read: made from household items) cleansers. Today was the day, and I'm sorry we waited so long.

I attacked the bathroom with a simple baking soda & dishwashing liquid paste I'd read about somewhere (Real Simple?). All it took was being spotted by the Dynamic Duo with a frothy toothbrush to the wall, and the kids took over.

It was like a scene from Oliver, or some other musical set in an orphanage...they were all over it.

Ana took to calling the mixture wiping butter. And explaining to Elliot all of the appropriate ways of applying this.

In a matter of minutes, I was able to tackle the dirty dishes. I've never been able to clean the bathroom with kids around, let alone with them. Yay, for baking soda! I actually had to give them a stopping time limit, to the pleas of Please, Mama? Just 5 more minutes? (Insert sarcastic chuckle here).

And best part: were they ever proud of our sparkling, gleaming porcelain and chrome tub and sink.

Maybe this will unleash some new family habits. But frankly, I doubt it.