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[quote=Anonymous]I don't understand how people allow their houses to be trashed just because you are in it all day. 
Like do you just give up?

My kids have tons of toys and we play like mad, but not in every single room of the house. If they want a fort in teh living room, great. But then there is not 500 toys in the family room, bedroom, dining room. 
We rotate our toys out so out of 80 toys only about 10 are available at any time which helps a ton.

If they are still actively playing with something, i let it out. But if it sits and they are over it, time to pick up. 
When they want to do a craft i ask if they are done with barbies. If so, put away and lets get out the craft stuff.

I just don't get letting your kids destroy your house?

While the kids are doing a craft or playing i do laundry, cook, vacume, etc. It is not rocket science, just multi tasking. At work I typically have 5-8 projects going on at once, so i guess maybe i am just used to it?

While the soup cooks we read or play a game. 
While the washer is washing we go on a walk. 
When it is time to do choors i have them help with what they can (put their cups away, silverware, fold and put away clothes etc).

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