Scrub

Ever since I started doing craft work with Sophie, I have not got much time left for household chores. Thus, I decided to catch up on some cleaning up today... especially Sophie's toys. There was a layer of dust on them. But in order to wash Sophie's toys, I have to put her in the play- yard and nowadays, she hates it inside. So, what could I possibly do? Get Sophie to wash her own toys, of course!

I wanted to remove her clothes before letting her wash the toys, but I need to protect her modesty. I used her body wash instead of detergent because it was a little more gentle on her skin. Instead of a normal sponge, I used her painting sponge (less direct contact with the soapy water). And of course, non-slip bath mat was a definite must-have! I had to limit her washing to keep her interested... In fact, Sophie enjoyed it so much that she cried in protest when I tried to keep her sponge.

It took a bit of practise, a few teary moments (soap got into her eyes) and a lot of verbal encouragement (hehehe!)... but I think she got the idea in the end!

Don't you just love the way she scrubbed the cup long and hard?