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One of those "why can't ANYTHING be easy" vents...
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 62204" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>I had to laugh at the red marker.</p><p></p><p>easy child 2/difficult child 2 did her own make-up one day when she was about four. She did a really good job - blue eyeshadow, lovely long black eyelashes, bright red cheeks and lips - all done with felt pens. And it took DAYS to clean off (or wear off). She had to go to Kindergarten looking like that - we had no choice. Teachers would just look at her, look at me and I would say, "Don't say a word. Not one bleedin' word!"</p><p></p><p>As for laundry issues - it's a girl thing. They will sometimes wear five things during the course of the day, trying clothes on or just wearing them for a little while - then leave them dumped on the floor or in the washing basket. That's when I get them to do their own washing, AND show them how to remove stains. Even difficult child 3, if his shirts get stinky because he didn't wash, or change his shirt, or wear deodorant - he has to splash vinegar on the smelly parts before putting the clothes in the laundry tub. Otherwise, it comes back stinky again.</p><p></p><p>White seersucker or broderie - I love it, it cleans up so easily. The only exception is Port Macquarie dirt. Port Macquarie is a historic town on the NSW coast, several hours' drive north of Sydney. My sister lives there. The purple/brown dark-coloured volcanic clay soil stains UNBELIEVABLY - her white poodle turned purplish-pink when they moved there and they could never get her white again. You never have white carpets in Port. But if ever you're visiting Australia, do make sure you drop in to Port Mac. Or Coffs Harbour, further north and without the purple mud problem. I've lived in both for some time, love the area.</p><p>But Port soil - nasty stuff.</p><p></p><p>If you have trouble shifting the dirt, get her to rub a damp cake of soap onto the stains. Make her do it - she's got to learn. But maybe wait until you're feeling better so you can watch.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 62204, member: 1991"] I had to laugh at the red marker. easy child 2/difficult child 2 did her own make-up one day when she was about four. She did a really good job - blue eyeshadow, lovely long black eyelashes, bright red cheeks and lips - all done with felt pens. And it took DAYS to clean off (or wear off). She had to go to Kindergarten looking like that - we had no choice. Teachers would just look at her, look at me and I would say, "Don't say a word. Not one bleedin' word!" As for laundry issues - it's a girl thing. They will sometimes wear five things during the course of the day, trying clothes on or just wearing them for a little while - then leave them dumped on the floor or in the washing basket. That's when I get them to do their own washing, AND show them how to remove stains. Even difficult child 3, if his shirts get stinky because he didn't wash, or change his shirt, or wear deodorant - he has to splash vinegar on the smelly parts before putting the clothes in the laundry tub. Otherwise, it comes back stinky again. White seersucker or broderie - I love it, it cleans up so easily. The only exception is Port Macquarie dirt. Port Macquarie is a historic town on the NSW coast, several hours' drive north of Sydney. My sister lives there. The purple/brown dark-coloured volcanic clay soil stains UNBELIEVABLY - her white poodle turned purplish-pink when they moved there and they could never get her white again. You never have white carpets in Port. But if ever you're visiting Australia, do make sure you drop in to Port Mac. Or Coffs Harbour, further north and without the purple mud problem. I've lived in both for some time, love the area. But Port soil - nasty stuff. If you have trouble shifting the dirt, get her to rub a damp cake of soap onto the stains. Make her do it - she's got to learn. But maybe wait until you're feeling better so you can watch. Marg [/QUOTE]
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