To leave the mess. Even if it means DM can't visit on Xmas day?

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Messedupabit · 23/12/2024 01:09

Single parent 2 adult DCs, 2 younger. For the past 3 weeks I have repeatedly told DCs I need them to help get the house sorted for Christmas. Older DCs were asked/told to sort hallway/stairs/landing. Younger DCs asked to do toilet/bathroom. Younger DCs have done everything asked of them. Older DCs have done fuck all.
I've stopped doing their washing as its hanging in the hallway, has been for weeks. Coats, shoes etc lying all over said hallway. Basket full of odd socks in hallway, post and packages on the stairs,unwanted clothes (on vinted apparently) dumped on the landing.
If it's not sorted my disabled DM can't come on Christmas morning to see DCs open their presents as she can't get through the hallway.
AIBU to leave it and give DC some responsibility for their laziness?

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Helplessandheartbroke · 23/12/2024 01:27

lavenderlou · 23/12/2024 01:16

I think that sounds like more of a punishment for your DM than your DC. Can you just clear the hallway and dump the stuff in their bedrooms? That way it affects them but not anyone else.

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Bearhunt468 · 23/12/2024 01:19

Id be returning any presents brought for them, use that funds to take you and your younger kids and DM somewhere nice for dinner! Id also just dump everything in their rooms. Are there own rooms nice and tidy coz they dumped it all in the landing?

lavenderlou · 23/12/2024 01:16

I think that sounds like more of a punishment for your DM than your DC. Can you just clear the hallway and dump the stuff in their bedrooms? That way it affects them but not anyone else.

DelphiniumBlue · 23/12/2024 01:16

Tell them the reason why it needs to be dealt with, and that the deadline is xyz, after which time you will take everything cluttering up the entrance and dispose of it.
Up to you whether you dump it in their rooms or put in out with the rubbish.

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