Taking control of the housework has long been an issue at my house.

I was just remembering a time when I really didn't take responsibility for it.

I used to call it, the housework, the dishes, the laundry.

I never called it my housework, my dishes, my laundry.

How about you?

In my house, even if others are helping, it is my responsibility to see that it's done.

When I started, inside of my head, calling it mine, I started to be more in control, I started to be proactive. I stopped waiting for 'somebody else' to do it. 

It's funny, in today's society I feel a little uncomfortable admitting that.

When did it become a step down to be the primary caregiver of our own home and family I wonder?

On another note, maybe the terminology our housework, our dishes and our laundry would be a better fit.

Especially today when home maintenance and family chores are a shared responsibility more than ever, especially in families where mom and dad both work outside of the home. 

I am a firm believer that the whole family should participate in one way or the other to keep the house running smoothly, no matter what the circumstance.

It creates a feeling of teamwork, belonging and accomplishment.

Not to mention, it keeps things running smoothly and mom and dad happy.

And that is a huge step for mankind! 

If you and certain family members are doing the housework, the dishes, the laundry, maybe 'our' is a better way to say it. 

As in, "it's time to do our housework", "well, it's time to do our dishes",  it's time to fold our laundry".

Sometimes it's all in the way you say it.

Just a thought.