However, as that baby grows up and begins talking and thinking, things can get tricky. You have to use careful psychology day in and day out, and still, this does not really work. Always apply a band-aid. McDonalds is the finest gourmet restaurant on Earth. And don't underestimate the power of a cool looking lunch box for social status.
Chores take on an interesting twist when there are toddlers and small children running around.
You can no longer do the laundry, and when you get the laundry done receive that satisfying feeling of having accomplished a task. Cleaning the house is no longer something you do and then stop doing. It is a continuous task, with no possibility of completion. If you are cleaning up a certain portion of the house, those kids are messing it up somewhere else. The trick though is to allow a certain healthy level of messiness.