Oh I loved this. And it was a good reminder that my boys do almost no household tasks and it is my own laziness. Easier to just do it myself than cajole them to... but this means I am likely raising lazy husbands. Summer task--their engagement in household activities!!!
Still thinking about that lovely party (and all the *additional* things I'd wished I'd said in my toast. So I'll put it to a letter instead!).
I have to say, I got my older kids making their breakfasts and lunches while I was pregnant with the youngest (they were 4/6) and everyone doing their own laundry at various points (youngest just turned 8) and that alone was a game changer. My number one laundry success besides refusing to do it anymore was giving them each their own laundry basket instead of a shared one in the bathroom, so there’s no sorting.
Happy birthday, dear Rachael! Love hearing your voice via Substack these days. Always inspiring, as a mother and writer.
I loved reading this, Rachael! What a beautiful image- your girls with ten candles a cake. Hope you have a wonderful summer!
Oh I loved this. And it was a good reminder that my boys do almost no household tasks and it is my own laziness. Easier to just do it myself than cajole them to... but this means I am likely raising lazy husbands. Summer task--their engagement in household activities!!!
Still thinking about that lovely party (and all the *additional* things I'd wished I'd said in my toast. So I'll put it to a letter instead!).
I have to say, I got my older kids making their breakfasts and lunches while I was pregnant with the youngest (they were 4/6) and everyone doing their own laundry at various points (youngest just turned 8) and that alone was a game changer. My number one laundry success besides refusing to do it anymore was giving them each their own laundry basket instead of a shared one in the bathroom, so there’s no sorting.