I'm not sure if I'm expecting too much of them or not. They're 5 and 3 and I tried to ensure I didn't go mad with Christmas presents as I don't think they appreciate them if they're over-faced and they already have a playroom full of stuff. However, once presents from grandparents and friends are taken into account as well as the gifts from FC they got a pretty decent haul.
I'm fed up with their attitude since Christmas Day though. They have enjoyed playing with their toys but just drop them when they've finished playing with them; leave them turned on (one toy has already run out of batteries and not from being played with); stand on things; don't put the bits from games away etc etc. I'm sick of reminding them to look after things; pick them up; switch them off and so on. Be honest, are they too young for me to expect them to be doing some of this on their own? They just seem to have such an "easy come easy go" attitude to their toys, which I find depressing.
I'm not a stickler for only allowing one thing out at a time- they can get out what they like within reason and if I'm honest I don't always make them tidy up or help me tidy up at the end of the day as I find it easier when they're in bed. Should I be tougher?