Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.
Proverbs 14:4
Roughly translated into my language, this verse might read, "Where there is no family, the dishes stay clean." This time of year is especially frustrating for me when it comes to getting and keeping my house neat and clean. We have been spending the majority of our time inside the house for the last five months and although I put up a valiant effort, at least some days, it seems impossible to keep up with the dirt, dust, and other garbage that wants to accumulate on my floors, countertops, and any other flat level surface. Yesterday I washed over 2 dozen cups or glasses before supper. There were only six of us in the house! (Good thing I am a champion dish stacker!) I know I could get and keep my home clean if I lived here all alone, but I much prefer the company of my wonderful family. I just need a gentle scripture reminder each spring as fresh muddy footprints are tracked across my freshly washed linoleum. (That was Jasmine.)
Your dishes bring back "de ja vue". I can much sympathize with you, even though there are only three of us living here.
ReplyDeleteYou are a saint. I am a grumpy ahh.. something other than the oppisiate of saint. I would be screaming and stomping and teaching respect for others, going on strike, leaving the tribe of Teal to fend for themselves. Do they not know where the dish soap is?
ReplyDeleteThe tribe members all know how to do dishes and each one takes his/her turn. But... they typically do them after supper. On occasion we have one of them do them in the morning or afternoon. They really do help around the house, but there is seldom a time when the house is empty so something is always happening to make it look less than "House Beautiful". Sometimes its a meal, sometimes school or a project, sometimes its what follows us in after being outside. Once summer gets here I can catch up again... I hope. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm sure my kids know HOW to do dishes... but they will do ANYTHING and EVERYTHING to avoid handwashing of any kind. Having a dishwasher does spoil them! I would like it if they would just LOOK in the dishwasher before simply depositing their dirty dishes in the sink. I'm soooo sick of cleaning out the sink. Of course there are some dishes that need to be washed - if ONE is in the sink they automatically assume it needs another dish to keep it company. *sigh* I'm paying the price for poor child training.... :(
ReplyDeleteGuess that was a pretty negative comment. Sorry! I'm thankful for my kids AND for a dishwasher!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteYou stack dishes like your favorite son in law!
ReplyDeleteHear, hear! So maybe he learned to stack dishes from his mother-in-law?
ReplyDeleteDish stacking is an accomplished art form. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya!!
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