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The older 2 kids started handling the after dinner kitchen clean up when I was pregnant last, and they’re still at it. I sometimes help out, but since we have a small kitchen, more than 2 in there gets to be a crowd. So generally, Carman & Sudoku handle the clean up, and later I scrub the pots & pans and do some kitchen prep for the next day.

So, here’s our nightly kitchen routine. Clean up

  • run sink-full of soapy water
  • grind wheat
  • clear table
  • put away leftover food
  • wash & rinse dishes
  • soak pots & pans
  • sweep floor
  • clean off fridge (we write on our old fridge with dry erase markers)
  • take out trash if needed
  • bring in flour
  • wipe tables & counter

For mom

  • inspect kids’ work
  • soak wheat — put the following in mixer, mix, and cover for the night
    • 3 3/4 cups flour
    • 1/4 cup flax seed meal
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 cup buttermilk
  • soak oatmeal (in fall/winter) — mix the following and cover for the night
    • 2 cups oats
    • 1/2 cup buttermilk
    • 1 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 tsp salt
  • soak nuts (if needed) in water & season with salt
  • thaw meat &/or milk if needed
  • wash pots & pans