"Brawn Week"

As I mentioned in my post about Theme Weeks, a week at the beginning of summer and a week right before school starts in the fall are devoted to all things "brawn." We do NO "book learnin'" at all. Just all muscle, all the time.

I divided the house up into five areas and each day we tackled one area. At 8yo, J is fully capable of all sorts of helpfulness. He did not complain about the tasks (good boy!), but did mention that he was eager to get back to using his brains again. Approximately once a day. Usually as I handed him a duster or other tool.

First things first: Get the dirt out of the rugs! Check out the muscle . . . the technique . . .

Look, he gets to sit down for this job! White kitchen cabinets always need a good scrubbing:

Such exhausting work. I guess it's time for a break:

The next day. I'm not exactly sure what this face is about. There was no odor, I promise!

J has become very familiar with the workings of the vacuum cleaner. I have actually been able to set him on that task and Do. Something. Else. Oh, the freedom! One day his wife will thank me.

Over the course of the week, J was a huge help as we worked our way from the top floor to the basement. Everything is now nice and clean (and spider web-free) as we prepare to start school and get ready for fall.