What a difference!!

A dear friend of mine called me this week regarding my trying to find sanity in our home, and she offered some advice that had worked for her raising her children and can I just say...Mitzi, you are the answer to my prayers! She introduced me to three things that have made a world of difference in our house! first the "ABC's" A, you wake up happy, B, you make your bed, C, you put your clothes away, and D, you dress your head. That routine is now in place everyday before the kids have breakfast, and it's amazing. London woke up this morning and did all of her ABC's before coming downstairs to ask about breakfast. Having their rooms clean and neat everyday, and their beds made is a big relief. Next she suggested that the kids have a dish night from the time they can talk...Camden and London fought about which night they wanted, and who got to hand wash the dishes! Camden is even a pro at hand washing and loading a dishwasher....who knew!??? And last as a resolution to help with the crazy transition to London coming home and me getting dinner ready with out them strangling each other...Have the kids help make dinner. The kids set the table and london has helped me make dinner every day since. She has handmade won tons, she loves to use the salad spinner, she has stirred, cut out fun shaped biscuits, and may I proudly add...she has eaten everything she has made, even the things she would never eat if i just put it out in front of her! Welcome back smiles, giggles and serenity...Thank you Angel Mitzi!!