Comments on: Operation Clean-Up

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 20:44:46 +0000

“Pick your battles….and win the war!” Great advise!

Great post Cindy….this is a great lesson with lasting value.

Diane

By: Lundie

Lundie — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 22:57:54 +0000

I love the poker chip idea. Will keep it in mind. My son is only a year and a half, so would only eat the chips, but someday…!

By: dawn

dawn — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 21:05:08 +0000

I’m going to be sure Kristen reads this - it’s too late for me, but I can pass it on! I tried everything when they were little, but not this. Good stuff!

By: Self

Self — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:53:19 +0000

Wonderful! I can relate to the last minute rushes…despite how many times you give advance warning. One other strategy I’ve found for carpet…buy the beigest beige you can find. The color of dirt is your friend! Good thing brown is now an ‘in’ color.

Thanks for the inspiration and practical advice.

By: Kathy Gillen

Kathy Gillen — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 22:22:17 +0000

I think I’ve encountered each of your situations! It is so nice to know I’m not alone. Kathy

By: Marriage

Marriage — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 19:10:28 +0000

Oh, does this bring back memories. My youngest is now 15 and the car and computer treatment work well. Clean room, he can drive and get on the computer. Dirty room, no car, no computer.

It is amazing how fast he can clean his room when he wants to! ha!

On the other hand my eldest son always had a clean, organized room. Personality does have a lot to do with it.

Hugs to you and thanks for a great post!