[Parent Corner] First time vacuuming \ stacker news ~alter

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539 sats \ 14 comments \ @Undisciplined 12h alter_native

Our daughter tidied up all her toys so we could vacuum last night, but we didn't get around to it and she's been asking why ever since.

She declared "When I'm a mommy, I'm going to vacuum everyday!"

To which, I said "You don't have to wait until you're a mommy to vacuum everyday. As soon as you're big enough you can do the vacuuming."

So, here we are. A tiny child is slowly meandering around the house with the giant vacuum cleaner.

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42 sats \ 3 replies \ @Scoresby 12h

Excellent! Chores lose so much of their edge if kids don't feel like chores are some they have to do because the adults don't want to do it.

102 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 12h

She's a very eager helper most of the time.

I'm not sure it was very labor saving, though, with how many times I had to help her manage the cord or switch from hardwood to carpet mode. However, it was very cute.

42 sats \ 1 reply \ @Scoresby 12h

It starts out taking more of your time, but its some of the best time you will ever invest. Once they figure it out, you never have to do it again. I haven't emptied a dishwasher in years.

102 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 12h

Yeah, it felt like a mini breakthrough.

42 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 11h

A stroke of genius. You managed to make her swell with pride while getting a household chore ticked off the to-do list. (Even if you have to re-vacuum later, this sounds like a win-win situation)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 11h

She was very happy and did a pretty thorough job.

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @Msd0457890 11h

That stage of childhood is so beautiful, where they want to do everything and ask about everything, that's where we as parents must guide them and have a lot of patience and love.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 11h

I think I'll do well at being patient while she learns how to do stuff.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Msd0457890 9h

if it's the best for everyone and she can enjoy it.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 11h

Start them young!

42 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 12h

Enjoy it. My daughter is still in that stage she wants to try to help with everything. Trust me, it doesn’t last.