"My mother was a clean freak. She always asked us to tidy up all our toys every time after we play. She kept the house neat and tidy. I used to believe that her hobby is cleaning. Our toilet used to be so shiny and smelled of lemon. Then one day, everything changed. She got tired of cleaning and does the dishes and sweeping and all. She didn't bother to ask us to tidy up anymore. The 30 cups we use in a day all piles up in the sink. She didn't help to flush our toilet anymore! The house stink of our urine! Breadcrumbs, cereal on the tables, toys everywhere- I hurt my feet walking on my lego on the floor! And that's how we end up in the Hoarders TV show. I believe we broke her and she needs professional help"
I have a 5-year-old rambunctious boy and a 3-year-old girl who loves everything princess. When both are at home, the house look like a tornado just had a wild unsupervised party.
Suddenly the sink is full to the brim.
Toys all over everywhere. I even found a Lego figurine in my bowl of Maggie few days ago. I kid you not. Turns out my daughter dropped it inside when I went to wash my hands. Super sleuth that one.
Let’s not mention my poor fridge. In one hour, it’s being open and shut so many times I swear the fridge groan in agony. I do not know why they keep doing that when nothing inside change the last time they saw it few minutes ago.
It used to bug me a lot because I breathed cleanliness and tidiness. But when I become a mom, I loosen up a bit. I have to so I won't go bonkers. I do teach the kids to tidy up and I make it like it’s part of their routine –Put all toys back to where it belongs after play, wash your hands before and after eating, brush teeth before bed and many more. This becomes a habit and makes my life so much easier (cheat mom 101) but my eyes still twitch when I see the mess they make… oy…
But as what my mom likes to say, "You will miss them at this age so savour it and cherish it" I would if they can stop turning my house into a disaster fun house...
My eldest is 7 and she used to into princess stuff (her favorite is Rapunzel) when she was younger. Her preferences change a bit as she grows older. My youngest is 3 and into all things cars. It really is very tiring when they are at this age. I hadn't sleep throughout the night for the past 8 years...nok bongsu masih nangis becarik tengah2 malam :(
Auk eh lelah! Nak pegang telepon kejap cek apa2 message pun rasa dah privilege abis! Wlpun jak 3 minute hahaha
Exactly! Nang lelah. Paling best mun time tido. Aman rasa dunia hahaha
haha nice post. You have beautiful kids. Wish you and them good health!🙂
Hahaha thank you!
Aahh...the joy of motherhood....*snicker *snicker 😆😆
Ahh the joy of sanity.. how I miss thee
I enjoy reading ur posts. Keep them coming.
Thank you! I wanted to post again last night but the kids said " Mama, play with us please" so I did 😂😂😂 Can't say no those pleading eyes
Bet they did the puppy eyes on u
I totally feel you... My house is in no better shape than yours.... Haha... My 3 girls love anything princess too... Especially Queen (Princess) Ella... Princess Sofia, Snow White, Cinderella, Hello Kitty.... Every room they enter will end up like being visited by a storm... LOL... Motherhood....
Ugh yeah... her room is like a pink princess unicorn just vomited in it 😑 My tomboy self is cringing badly whenever I see her collection of Elsa and yeah Hello Kitty. Motherhood is a learning journey and I learned to accept my daughter is growing up to be such a girly girl that is totally opposite of me 😅
I used to dislike Hello Kitty... But then now I love Hello Kitty liao... 😅
OMG I feel you! I never like Hello Kitty too but now whenever I see one in town, I can feel the itch of buying one for my daughter 😑 Or for myself HAHHAHAHAHA
Hahaha..... Yes.. Yes... That's it... LOL
Have fun with the kids now while you can.
Will do hahaha whilst my sanity also slowly trinkling out of my nose
Times can pass very fast and before you know it they are in university. Fellow malaysian here, do check out my post on Trans Mongolia Adventure.