I started the mounds of laundry and bedding. Then dusting ceiling fans, blinds, etc. Dad started dusting rooms and the boys wanted to help so they each had their little dust rags and went at it. But, Chris ended up sneezing so bad I took over. He can't handle dust in his nose. Even when he is outside digging in the dirt or mowing grass he ends up having sneezing fits. He then took over the kitchen. The boys were so eager to help. Caleb wanted to do the kitchen floor, toilets, dust, and vacuum. He enlisted Jacob to help. Now if only I could preserve this ambition for the next 15 years I would have it made. They went from one job to the other. Oh the satisfaction of working together happily and accomplishing a goal. The boys usually like to help me around the house but it was especially fun to see them take on their own initiative and do things on their own (the best a 2 and 4 year old can do) like pulling out the vacuum and running it like a pro trying hard to push that thing around. Also to hear Caleb as he helped Jacob put his clean laundry away in his room and complimenting Jacob on doing it right.

Aahhhh that fresh clean feeling.... even if it's only for a moment.