I only have 2 DD at home now and they know that with 4 of us at home that I won't do it all alone. The girls are 18 and 11. DH needs to help more. When they come home and find piles on the couch of their stuff they know that these piles have to be taken care of before they take another breath! I am at the end of my rope when I start making piles. My 18 year old is the dishwasher and is very good about it. This morning she swept and vacumed all the floors. She is great. The 11 year old is the traditional "baby" and I have to get after her. Most everything that is around the house is compliments of her.

We have a dog and she leaves her toys out all over but I have a basket I put it in and that is easy. She does like to take her toys to the top of the stairs and push them down. Very cute.