
My friend Ellen was over at my house and took this picture of my children. She said as she took it, “Oh, this is perfect, the laundry basket in the background”. My initial response was, “no way, let’s move it!” Then, second thought, that is perfect. I grew up loving laundry, it’s clean, it's orderly, it's me! I had three children and still I loved laundry. One day my aunt came over to my house and said, “Oh, your house smells like your mom’s, it must be your laundry.” I was in heaven. She had complimented me to the utmost. Now, after five children, I do laundry, I don’t love it. But I have to admit, it still smells like my mom’s. Ancient Chinese secret?

Nope, it’s Tide with April Fresh Downy. Love it! I am a black sheep in my family though, because I am actually okay with stained clothing (I can’t believe I just publicly admitted to that).