I just made a decision that I feel amazing about! This kitchen was clean. I did not make this mess.

I so am glad the kids know how to cook. I am glad they know how to make cookies if they want them. I am glad they know how to rinse rice before cooking it in the instapot.

I am glad they know how to make macaroni and cheese out of a box. I am glad they know how to make sushi rolls and they choose that as a snack!

Starting today, they will each own the kitchen for one week at a time. The week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. If my husband and I choose to help the girls, they should tell us thank you.

They have been told that they are to clean up after themselves when they make a mess, however, I will not get in the middle of disputes. If your sister leaves a mess, the kitchen is still your responsibility. I will not be held responsible if that sister chooses to pay you back with a bigger mess the following week.

If their sister makes a big mess and does not clean it up, they may quietly tell me and show me the mess before they clean it up. I will make a note and the following week, their sister will be completely responsible for both the kitchen and the bathroom.

Nap time!