tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680798778780802856.post1272616294725404574..comments2023-05-12T06:02:10.438-07:00Comments on The Nelsonian: The Clean GeneDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00397228844156885623noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680798778780802856.post-16449157791893681932008-03-17T15:47:00.000-07:002008-03-17T15:47:00.000-07:00Ahh, the coveted clean gene. If only I'd been bor...Ahh, the coveted clean gene. If only I'd been born with it, too. The only thing that has saved me is Fly Lady. And the House Fairy for the kids. I didn't buy her program, but if they kids get their rooms clean and organized, I give the House Fairy a call and she comes and leaves them a little note and a treat while they sleep. She has brought them each a piece of gum, or a sucker. Sometimes she brings coupons for the dollar store. She doesn't come every time their room is clean, just often enough to keep them on their toes. <BR/><BR/>I've found if I say, "Go clean your rooms. I'll set the timer" (Fly Lady's method) I get groans and crying. If I say, "Oooo, you better go get your rooms clean, cause I made an appointment with the House Fairy for tonight! If your room is messy, she'll just leave again and won't leave a treat!" then they are all over getting their rooms nice and tidy.<BR/><BR/>Just a suggestion. Good luck with the parenting! :0)Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191486194005872255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4680798778780802856.post-46657848358266105172008-03-12T16:27:00.000-07:002008-03-12T16:27:00.000-07:00That is so funny. Well tell them they can come spe...That is so funny. Well tell them they can come spend 1 week with Aunt Jamie and they will be clean freaks like me. :) <BR/>We do play a game where we make medals and they have to see who can clean each room up the fastest for each room some one get a medal. They love it and the hose get all picked up. So everyone in the house is happy. I also give them a cookie or candy to go along with the medal. Just an idea you can try if you don't want to send them to me for a week. <BR/>Love youJohn and Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747882924090756182noreply@blogger.com