Sunday, March 24, 2013

how Luke helps out

Luke loves to dismantle the house. 

Books on your shelves? No problem, folks.  Luke can remove every single book, and if you're committed to re-shelving he'll be back later that day for round two.  Luke likes an empty shelf.


He also loves empty drawers.  He is not agile enough to open the girls dresser but he's smart.... and happy to lay low while the girls get out their clothes and then move in for the big "drawer empty" while they're distracted changing clothes. 

 

As for the boys' room, I try to keep their cabinets "locked" with a strong rubber band looped around the drawer pulls, but it gets left open at times and Luke is happy to remind me of my error. 


I can clean up this "mess" in about two minutes.... I'm not real committed to folded clothing, especially when we're talking about my two- and four-year old sons.  The basket system works great - John Paul's stuff in the top row, Isaac's in the bottom.  One basket for pants (or shorts in summer), one for shirts, one for the extras (pajamas, swim suits).  Socks and underwear in the drawers up top. 

And Luke, he's just learning and exploring and having a grand ole time dismantling our home. 

2 comments:

Chris, Leah, Austin, Bennett and Lucy said...

Luke and Lucy would make an excellent team at the moment. She is starting to understand consequences just a bit now... but is not all that deterred. Her favorite spot is the big bottom drawer in the kitchen full of all the kid plastic plates, bowls, cups, straws etc. Such a fun age though too! love the words as they start coming.

Anonymous said...

Has this young man practicing college life or considering a career in demolition? He's certainly got the big picture of the process in mind..
Yesterday I walked by a college student's locker that had the same, on the floor, all over look! Luke is quite progressive but I'm certain he won't make it to higher education with the habit if his Mama has anything to say. LOL