Making The Home... Tidy Up!

My house can get messy, especially with eight kids and four of those are Littles who don't always pick up after themselves. Ok, I'll admit it. I have a hard time picking up after myself too! Within the past several years mom has allowed me, at different times, to be in charge of house-cleaning and making sure the kids did their jobs.

Something I like to do when in charge of house-keeping is set the timer to help remind us to stop what we're doing and tidy up. I usually set a timer for thirty-minutes to an hour and when it goes off I know to look around and see what's been left out and what needs to be put away before any other activities go on.

We spend about half an hour tidying up and then reset the timer another hour or so. If you're an older sibling encourage the younger ones to help, and grab a "buddy" to help you. Don't have a bad attitude or give a loud sigh to show your distain. Joyfully get up from what you're doing and help pick up anything you can.

You can also make sure to set a timer a half hour before your daddy is supposed to get home from work. Tidy up....pick up everything, light a few candles, and get dinner on the stove. He'll be pleasantly surprised when he walks through the door to find a clean house that smells nice and dinner on the stove.

The Bible tells us to be good stewards of what He gives us and that includes our homes and belongings, and if we don't we may loose it.

Luke 16: 1-2
"1And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his goods.
2And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward. " (KJV)