Question: is it illegal for 5 & 3 year olds to work folding several loads of laundry?
Answer: I don't really care because it is nothing short of a MIRACLE and they VOLUNTEERED.
I tossed 3 loads onto the couch this morning, ready to be sorted and folded. Caleb & the Owen eagerly began folding too. Folding being the loose term for making the clothing into as small of a bundle as possible without it losing its shape. Apparently, they were motivated by what all boys are driven by - competition. They were trying to see whose pile of clothing was bigger. (Never mind that it was predetermined by the person who wore the most clothes) And then I heard myself utter words I had never thought I possible: "STOP FIGHTING OVER THE LAUNDRY!". They were having a tug of war with the last piece of laundry because they loved it so.
This very well may be Janice's proudest moment. Raising up young launderers to carry on the tradition - we will leave no stain untreated!
Here are some pics so we can remember fondly this momentous occasion:
cheering themselves on
sock matching
and the big FINALE.
Oh, and yesterday was soooo nice. I enjoyed a fabulous sushi lunch with Miji followed by wandering aimlessly amidst aisles of paper and housewares. I could totally live with every piece of dishware being mismatched. It's too hard to pick just one pattern, dontcha think?
I read through some of C.S. Lewis' Letters to Children last night and was struck by his ability to completely relate to the children while not talking down to them. Much like the Narnia series, his correspondence was filled with warmth and truth. A lovely collection if you are a fan - and even if you aren't.
Lots more going on here, but I'll save some for tomorrow. And tomorrow is another Free Book Friday!
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