After picking up, dusting, vacuuming the house this morning, I told Mary, “Now, let’s keep the house clean and neat, at least, until Daddy gets home this afternoon.”

“Why? Is it his birthday?”

That’s right, the house gets cleaned only on special occasions. Or, when company is coming.  That’s one other reason why I like hosting frequent playdates for Mary.  Even if it is just one little girl who will come to visit and who probably would not know the difference, at least, the house (mostly, the kitchen/dining area and living room) gets cleaned.

It is not Mary’s daddy’s birthday today.  But, it will be in two days.  Let’s hope the house stay clean.