Only offer help if they ask for it or disaster is imminent. Aim only for satisfactory, not perfect. If you truly need the kitchen sparkling, then go over it again when they are asleep. After you have slowed down to preschool pace, you can relax. Things will spill, tip over, shatter, smear, stick together and come apart.
Life is messy while children are learning to clean up.
Learn to trust your pumpkin with the everyday dishes and glasses. If there is no crime, there is no guilt and no tears. By the way, tell them to carry dishes one at a time with both hands and walk. We welcome your comments.