How do you keep your kids off the wet kitchen floor when you are mopping?

haha i did the same thing with my sister but she would actually sit on the chair barricade and start making that abnoxious noise which makes my work a little bit longer. Its funny how noises like that seem to make your work a bit more troublesome.

Hey, ifinallyfoundmybaby! You'd be surprised but real moms do that kind of stuff all the time. But, most of them don't share on message boards. Mostly, cause there are stickler moms that insist that everyone raises their kids to their own perfect standards. Sometimes I think those moms that complain must have lots of extra money for all the gadgets. Makes a regular moms job so much harder. I've found the most unconventional methods usually do work the best. The little kids are way too smart for store bought stuff. Mine was anyway.

It's funny you mention the baracade, because I used to do that. When she was younger (like 18 months or so), I would block off the kitchen entrance with a chair or the couch. But, now she is strong enough to pull the couch away. So, that doesn't work anymore.

That's a very sensible solution. And, it doesn't cost money!

That is cos great mids think alike katesmama! lol The other advantage is that you don't have to try and keep them away from wet floors - they seem to be a magnet to kids! xx

Hey mummymo and Katesmama, I tried your idea again last night while my daughter was sleeping and it worked like a charm. Why am I not surprised.

yup try telling them and if they do nto listen let them get it from the school ofd hard knocks that where i got my diploma

It is unfortunate that it often has to be that way. With my older brother he just had to try everything for himself. That's boys, though. Girls are different. They don't understand why someone didn't stop them from getting into a bad situation. Maybe it's a female thing. I am grown up and do the same thing. When something goes wrong, I look around for the culprit, and of course the fault is my own. But, i don't usually admit it. Isn't that funny? I should know better. So, maybe it's something girls don't grow out of.

Some kids just won't listen no matter how many times you tell them. That's just a fact.

Thank you! I tried your nap time idea today while my daughter was sleeping. I got the cleaning and floor mopping done at a time when she was not around. And, it worked out well. Thanks again for the great suggestion.

I have to agree vicki - wonderful idea! I do try to let my kids help and they do both have their own chores to do - water is one I have always avoided with the younger one though - she can flood a room with just a glassful! lol xx

That's so funny, mummymo, my daughter did that just the other day. I came into the bathroom and she was standing there at the bathroom sink with a cup and a guilty look on her face. She looked at me all innocent like and said, "I didn't do anything." I looked down and the floor was literally flooded. I didn't get mad. I just took it as a sign that she was suggesting I clean the floor again. So, I did. She's a pretty smart kid, always trying to help out. I don't think there's a malicious bone in her body. She just does all the right stuff at the most inconvenient time. LOL!

That is actually a very good idea! She is old enough to want to help mommy, so why not let her do so!

It's funny how the simplest answers are usually the best. Yes, I think we could do that. Thanks for the ideas.

When she was a little baby, I'd put her in the baby bouncer, and she would watch me. And, until recently, she stayed off the floor, while I was working. And, most days I would wait until she was occupied elsewhere, but we had ants in the house today, so I had to take care of it while she was awake. She is not in the listening mood today. Some of my friends tell me that she will grow out of this stage in ten or fifteen years, though. LOL!

That's so true! I try to keep the scolding to a minimum on unnecessary things. I can always take care of things like the floor when she is asleep. I will do so next time.